Founded in 2004, Fly My Pretties was the brainchild of Barnaby Weir (Vocals/Guitar), frontman of The Black Seeds who recruited fellow musicians Adi Dick (Guitar/Vocals), Age Pryor (Guitar/Vocals), Brendan Moran (Drums), Craig Terris) (Drums/Vocals, Daniel Weetman (Percussion/Vocals), Hollie Smith (Guitar, Keyboards/Vocals), Jarney Murphy (Drums), Lee Prebble (Lap Steel), Luke Buda (Guitar/Vocals), Mailee Mathews (Bass), Mike Fabulous (Bass), Module (Piano/Keys/Organ), Nato (Bass), Ryan Prebble (Guitar/Vocals), Sam Flynn Scott (Vocals)and Tessa Rain (Guitar/Vocals).
In 2007, the band won the NZ Music Award for Best Aotearoa Roots Album for their album 'The Return of Fly My Pretties.' They were also nominated for KIWI FM Best Group. Recently finished their 3rd Nationwide tour of NZ
Discography
* Live at Bats (2004)
* The Return Of Fly My Pretties (2005)
* A Story (2009)
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Lucky
Fly My Pretties Lyrics
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But I believe in angels
Ever since I met you girl
I believe in angels
'Cause I'm a believer
I believe in you oh
I'm a believer baby
And I know I can be kinda negative
But I'm sure I've never had a love as strong as this
And I know I can be a pessimist
But I'm sure I've never had a love as good as this
I'm not crazy no
But I believe in paradise
Ever since you pulled me up
Never met anyone as nice
I'm not dreaming no
But I believe in love
Because it feels like I won the jackpot
When I feel your tender touch
And I know I can be kinda negative
But I'm sure I've never had a love as strong as this
And I know I can be a pessimist
But I'm sure I've never had a love as strong as this
Oh I can be a fool
So I put it to the test
I gave her
And almost made a mess
But it didn't take long
For me to realise
That I am a winner
And baby you are the prize
And I know I can be kinda negative
But I'm sure I've never had a love as strong as this
And I know I can be a pessimist
But I'm sure I've never had a love as strong as this
The lyrics to Fly My Pretties' song "Lucky" express the singer's belief in angels and paradise, which are related to their feelings about their romantic partner. The singer admits to not being a Christian, but believing in angels, presumably as messengers of love and hope. The singer goes on to say that ever since they met their partner, they have believed in angels.
The singer then affirms their belief in their partner, stating that they are a believer in the "sugar sweet things" their partner does, and that they have never had a love as strong as this. Despite their tendency toward negativity and pessimism, the singer has a deep and abiding faith in the transformative power of love, and this belief is grounded in their experience of their relationship.
The second verse continues this theme, as the singer expresses their faith in paradise and love in relation to their partner. They describe feeling lucky and as if they've won the lottery when they are with their partner, emphasizing the intensity and quality of their love. The singer acknowledges their tendency to make mistakes and to doubt themselves, but ultimately recognizes that their relationship is worth the risk, as they feel like a winner with their partner.
This song seems to be a celebration of the transformative power of love, and the ways in which it can help us to believe in ourselves, in others, and in the possibility of paradise (whether spiritual or romantic). The singer's faith in angels, paradise, and love are all bound up in their relationship, suggesting that love can be a pathway to spiritual beliefs and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a christian man
I don't follow Christianity
But I believe in angels
But I believe in supernatural beings
Ever since I met you girl
Since I met you
I believe in angels
I believe you are an angelic being
'Cause I'm a believer
I am a person who believes
I believe in you oh
I have faith in you
I'm a believer baby
I am a person who has faith
In the sugar sweet things you do
In the genuinely kind things you do
And I know I can be kinda negative
I know I tend to have a negative outlook
But I'm sure I've never had a love as strong as this
However, I am certain this is the strongest love I've ever felt
And I know I can be a pessimist
I know I'm not very optimistic
But I'm sure I've never had a love as good as this
But I am certain this is the best love I've ever experienced
I'm not crazy no
I am not insane
But I believe in paradise
But I believe in a perfect place or state
Ever since you pulled me up
Since you helped me
Never met anyone as nice
I've never met someone as kind as you
I'm not dreaming no
I am not imagining
But I believe in love
But I believe in the strong feeling of affection
Because it feels like I won the jackpot
Because it feels like I hit the jackpot
When I feel your tender touch
When I feel your gentle touch
Oh I can be a fool
Sometimes I can be foolish
So I put it to the test
So I tried to make it fail
I gave her
I tested the love
And almost made a mess
And almost messed everything up
But it didn't take long
But soon after trying to mess it up
For me to realise
I understood
That I am a winner
That I am successful
And baby you are the prize
And you are the reward
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obsidianjaguar
Quite easily the best collective of NZ talent we have. Love these guys.
Rineke RobertsonvanDam
Luck we are with so many great musicians in NZ,...This song's Mint!!!
Andrew. L.
Very good quality music from superlative musicians.
Matthew Hatton
I love these guys... shame there isnt a video for "catch the light" up here.. my fav song ATM
Baily Wright
Comment almost older than me
Sally Peters
LOVE these people, great tunes. Buying the CD asap:) a friend in taranaki introduced me to them.
Josh K
this is great music
Snake In The Grass
So sweet,so so sweet!!
Kattis Kablamski
I would do anything to be there !!
mikewheels
Buying their stuff in the weekend!