I'll Fly Away
David Phelps Lyrics


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Some glad morning when this life is over
I′ll fly away
To a home on God's celestial shore
I′ll fly away
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I′ll fly away
When the shadows of this life have gone
I′ll fly away
Like a bird from prison bars has flown
I'll fly away
I′ll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I′ll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a that land where joy will never end
I′ll fly away
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away




When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I′ll fly away

Overall Meaning

David Phelps's song "I'll Fly Away" is a gospel classic that expresses the longing for spiritual freedom from earthly struggles. The lyrics describe an individual's desire to leave this world behind to go live on God's celestial shore. The phrase "glad morning" connotes eagerness and hope in anticipation of a better life after death. The repetition of "I'll fly away" emphasizes the escape from the limitations of the physical world.


The second verse makes an analogy of being set free from confinement by comparing it to a bird that has flown out of prison bars. The flight of the bird is symbolic of liberation from the shackles that hold us back in life. The idea of release from earthly struggle is further emphasized in the third verse, where the phrase "weary days" suggests the hardships and tribulations of life that one wishes to leave behind. The promise of never-ending joy in the afterlife reinforces the idea of a better future that lies ahead for believers.


"I'll Fly Away" is a beloved and well-known hymn that has been covered by various artists, reflecting its popularity and significance as a gospel classic. Its message continues to inspire and uplift people of different faiths, bringing a sense of hope and comfort to those dealing with struggles in their daily lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Some glad morning when this life is over
At a future time, when my time on earth is complete and done with


I’ll fly away
I will leave this earthly realm and go to a different place


To a home on God's celestial shore
To a place in the heavens, where God resides


I'll fly away
I will take flight and leave this world behind


I'll fly away, Oh Glory
With great excitement and anticipation, I will take flight and leave this earthly world behind


When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
At the time of my death, I will transcend into a different realm


When the shadows of this life have gone
Once all the struggles and challenges of my life are over


I’ll fly away
I will leave this earthly world behind by taking flight


Like a bird from prison bars has flown
Like a bird escapes from its cage or captivity, I will also take flight and leave behind all the trappings of this world


I’ll fly away, Oh Glory
With great joy and excitement, I will take flight and leave behind all the struggles of this life


I'll fly away
I will take flight and transcend into a different realm


When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
At the time of my death, I will leave this earthly world and transcend into a different realm


Just a few more weary days and then
After a few more exhausting and tiresome days in this world


I’ll fly away
I will take flight and leave this earthly realm behind


To a land where joy will never end
To a place where happiness and joy are never-ending


I’ll fly away, Oh Glory
With great anticipation and excitement, I will take flight and leave behind all the difficulties of this life


I'll fly away
I will leave this world behind and transcend into a different realm


When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
At the time of my death, I will leave behind all the struggles of this world and transcend into a different realm




Writer(s): Albert E. Brumley Sr.

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