Over the past couple of years that young lady has become an international phenomenon, with millions of YouTube views, glowing media coverage and a best-selling album—a feat made all the more remarkable by the fact that Connie Talbot was all of 7 years old.
Since then the Connie Talbot phenomenon has skyrocketed not only in the U.K., where Over the Rainbow went gold in three weeks, but in other European and Asian countries as well and also in the US. In America Connie’s album reached the #7 spot on the Heatseakers chart in Billboard Magazine and the single ‘Three Little Birds’ reached the #1 spot on the Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart. Recently the Guinness Book of World Records certified Talbot as the new reigning champion in the categories of youngest artist in the UK ever to reach the charts and the youngest to receive a gold record.
In the fall Connie released her new holiday themed album in the US. The CD is titled Connie Talbot's Holiday Magic and features Connie's interpretation on holiday classics and fan favorites. Connie has also recorded an hour long television special for PBS, making her (at 8 years old) the youngest artist to ever do so.
In early summer Connie announced she would be releasing a holiday themed album in America. The CD is titled Connie Talbot’s Holiday Magic and will feature Connie’s Along with the album Connie will be recording an hour long television special for PBS.
The holiday album and new television special will cap off an incredibly prolific and successful year for the rising star. Recently named child ambassador for the 2009 Marine Toys for Tots campaign, Connie plans to donate part of the proceeds from CD sales in support of the worthy charity.
Walking in the Air
Connie Talbot Lyrics
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We're floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I'm holding very tight
I'm riding in the midnight blue
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you
The villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills
The forests and the streams
Children gaze open mouth
Taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We're surfing in the air
We're swimming in the frozen sky
We're drifting over icy
Mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Arousing of a mighty monster from its sleep
We're walking in the air
We're floating in the midnight sky
And everyone who meets us greets us as we fly
The opening lines of Connie Talbot's "Walking in the Air" describes a collective experience of floating in the air with a sense of awe and wonder. The lyrics create a dreamy landscape of moonlit skies and villages that go by like dreams. The singer is holding on tight as they "fly so high above" with a companion, suggesting a sense of trust in the unknown.
The second stanza describes the ongoing journey that takes the singer and the companion far across the world over rivers, hills, forests, and streams. The third stanza particularly stands out as the children below gaze in surprise, indicating how the experience is both unique and surreal.
The fourth stanza takes a turn in the narrative, where the singer and the companion are now surfing, swimming, and drifting over frozen mountains. Suddenly, they encounter a mighty monster from its sleep, which suggests an element of danger. Nonetheless, they continue to walk and float in the air, being greeted by everyone they meet on their journey.
Overall, the lyrics serve as a metaphor for the experience of being free from the limitations of reality, breaking away from the constraints of everyday life, and exploring uncharted territories with an open and adventurous spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
We're walking in the air
We're experiencing a surreal, dream-like state of being that defies the limitations of the physical world.
We're floating in the moonlit sky
We're suspended in the beauty and serenity of the nighttime sky.
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
The people below are unaware of the magical experience we're having and are living their lives unaware of what is possible.
I'm holding very tight
I'm holding on to this experience with all my strength, fearing that it may end too soon.
I'm riding in the midnight blue
I'm moving through the star-studded sky and feeling as though I'm gliding on the waves of the ocean.
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you
I'm discovering a newfound freedom and sense of limitless possibility through sharing this experience with someone else.
Far across the world
We're traveling to new and distant places that most people can only dream of visiting.
The villages go by like dreams
As we soar overhead, the villages below look like figments of our imagination rather than tangible, concrete places.
The rivers and the hills
We're passing over natural landscapes that are breathtaking in their beauty and majesty.
The forests and the streams
Our journey takes us through diverse ecosystems and habitats that are teeming with life and vitality.
Children gaze open mouth
The experience is so mesmerizing and awe-inspiring that even children, who are often full of wonder and curiosity, are left speechless.
Taken by surprise
Our flight through the air has caught everyone who sees us off guard, as though they are seeing something that is completely unexpected.
Nobody down below believes their eyes
The people we're passing by are so incredulous at what they're witnessing that they can't believe what they're seeing is real.
We're surfing in the air
We're moving through the sky as though it's a vast, undulating ocean, and we're catching the waves as they rise and fall.
We're swimming in the frozen sky
Even though the sky is frigid and cold, we're able to swim through it as though it's a crystal clear sea.
We're drifting over icy mountains floating by
Our journey takes us over frozen, snow-capped peaks that look as though they're suspended in the sky.
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Our flight takes us over vast stretches of water that are so deep and mysterious that they seem almost otherworldly.
Arousing of a mighty monster from its sleep
The act of swooping down to touch the water's surface is enough to awaken something primal and powerful that has been slumbering in the depths.
We're walking in the air
We're moving through this surreal and magical experience with a sense of lightness and freedom that defies explanation.
We're floating in the midnight sky
The darkness of the sky around us feels like a comforting blanket, surrounding us and protecting us as we embark on this incredible adventure.
And everyone who meets us greets us as we fly
Our journey inspires curiosity and wonder in all those who are lucky enough to witness it, and fills them with hope and a sense of possibility.
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Written by: Howard David Blake
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@Bhawna03
Such a beautiful voice! We will always and forever support you, Connie!
@enricodalcastello5486
This is beautifully well done Connie!! Very great!! You are very talented with such a beautiful voice!! :) :)
@JohnnieGarner
So wonderful!! I remember when I was just learning about Connie and this song took me away!!
@LiesMoneyOrJesus
4 people, I swear you could give out hundred dollar bills and there would be someone who would not like it. Actually, my heart really goes out to anyone without the ability to appreciate anything so beautiful.
This album is also on my flash drive in my car so I hear it many times, but listening as I watch that beautiful toothless smile really reminds me why the first time I heard her I knew I was a helplessly hooked fan.
@freestilesteve
Very, Very talented. Stay blessed Connie.
@watchyoutube8290
I really love her and all her songs!!!!!
@NstPL
So pure voice !
@lylacrowaenn1915
wow i really admire her voice...
@FabioTitoMontefinale
Fantástica ella <3 <3 :))
@teostation1997
connie soy de colombia y que extraordinaria voz y eres muy hermosa