Born to Fly
Danielle Bradbery Lyrics

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I've been tellin' my dreams to the scarecrow
'Bout the places that I'd like to see
I said, friend do you think I'll ever get there
Ah, but he just stands there smilin' back at me

So I confess my sins to the preacher
About the love I've been prayin' to find
Is there a brown eyed boy in my future, yeah

He says. girl you've got nothin' but time

But how do you wait for heaven
And who has that much time
And how do you keep your feet on the ground
When you know, that you were born, you were born to fly

My daddy, he's grounded like the oak tree
My momma, she is steady as the sun
Oh you know I love my folks
But I keep starin' down that road
Just lookin' for my one chance to run

Hey, 'cause I will soar away like the blackbird
I will blow in the wind like a seed
I will plant my heart in the garden of my dreams
And I will grow up where I'll wander wild and free

But how do you wait for heaven
And who has that much time
But how do you keep your feet on the ground
When you know, that you were born
Yeah you were born
You were born to fly

So how do you wait for heaven
And who has that much time
How do you keep your feet on the ground
When you know that you were born
You were born to fly, fly,

You were born to fly
You were born to fly

Overall Meaning

In Danielle Bradbery's song Born To Fly, she talks about her aspirations and dreams while acknowledging that not everyone understands her desire to leave her current place in life. She starts off the song by saying that she shares her dreams with a scarecrow, someone who cannot really reply to her but just stands there smiling. This could be interpreted as her feeling like an outsider in her current environment where her dreams are not understood or supported.

She then goes on to talk about her love life, asking the preacher if she'll find love in the future only to be told that she has plenty of time. She asks how one is supposed to wait for something like heaven and keep their feet on the ground when they were born to fly. This is a metaphor for how difficult it can be to wait for everything to fall into place while at the same time knowing deep inside that you were meant for something greater.

Bradbery then talks about her family and how much she loves them but she can't help but keep looking down the road for her chance to run. She compares herself to a blackbird that will eventually soar away, floating freely in the wind like a seed. She talks about planting her heart in the garden of her dreams and growing up where she can wander wild and free.

Overall, Born To Fly speaks to the idea of dreaming big and facing challenges that come with pursuing one's aspirations while staying grounded and patient in the process.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been tellin' my dreams to the scarecrow
I often talk about the places I'd like to visit with the scarecrow

'Bout the places that I'd like to see
I tell him about the sights and the sounds that intrigue me

I said, friend do you think I'll ever get there
I probe him for an answer on my likelihood of visiting those places

Ah, but he just stands there smilin' back at me
The scarecrow looks on, a mask of amusement on his face

So I confess my sins to the preacher
I share with the preacher the love I seek in my life

About the love I've been prayin' to find
I tell him about the longing in my heart for a special someone

Is there a brown eyed boy in my future, yeah
I question him about the possibility of me finding love

He says. girl you've got nothin' but time
The preacher reassures me about not having to worry as there is plenty of time to meet someone

But how do you wait for heaven
But how does one stay patient until their dreams come true?

And who has that much time
Who has the luxury of waiting that long?

And how do you keep your feet on the ground
And how does one remain grounded amidst their dreams and aspirations?

When you know, that you were born, you were born to fly
When you believe, that you were destined for something greater than your current circumstances

My daddy, he's grounded like the oak tree
My father is a man who values stability and practicality

My momma, she is steady as the sun
My mother is a woman of unwavering character, she exudes strength and consistency

Oh you know I love my folks
I do care about my parents and respect their values

But I keep starin' down that road
But I keep looking towards the possibilities that lay ahead

Just lookin' for my one chance to run
I am waiting for my one opportunity to pursue my dreams and passions fully

Hey, 'cause I will soar away like the blackbird
Because I will rise above my limitations and constraints like a blackbird soaring in the sky

I will blow in the wind like a seed
I will move about freely like a seed being carried away by the wind

I will plant my heart in the garden of my dreams
I will nurture my heart, cultivating my passions and dreams

And I will grow up where I'll wander wild and free
And I will mature in a way that I can venture out on my own, doing what fulfills me with the freedom to do so

So how do you wait for heaven
So how does one hold on to hope and wait for the right moment

And who has that much time
And who has the patience to see that through?

How do you keep your feet on the ground
How do you stay grounded and focused on your goals

When you know that you were born
When you know that you were meant for greatness

You were born to fly
Born to see the world beyond its limits and to realize the fullest potential.

You were born to fly
Born to break free from your current every day and explore the world beyond your wildest dreams.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darrell Scott, Marcus Hummon, Sara Evans

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