He is someone who has never allowed commercialism to clip his wings, and who has always, for over 30 years, continued to open new musical frontiers.
Still searching, hungry, and outside conventional pathways, Frank Duval has long since escaped from the "golden cage" of show-business, and is again heading towards new artistic experiences.
Duval is the composer and virtuoso of sounds, who catered for "international highlights" with his albums, and has "often been copied", has remained settled, but musically, he remains out of reach. He has written a section of German television and pop-music history, which is, as yet, open ended, as we shall still hear from him and see him.
Born into an artists' family, he studied as an actor and dancer, but also sang with his sister, Maria. By the '60s, Duval was also composing music, both orchestral and pop, and his debut soundtrack, for an episode of the German serial Tatort, aired in 1977. From his 1979 debut "Die Schönsten Melodien Aus Derrick und der Alte", "Todesengel" became a moderate hit.
During the '80s, Frank Duval released several soundtracks, as well as proper artist albums (with occasional lyrical help from his wife, Kalina Maloyer). He hit the German charts several times, with 1983's "Ways," 1986's "Lovers Will Survive," and 1987's "When You Were Mine".
In addition, he wrote songs for the following artists: Ivan Rebroff, Alexandra, Karin Huebner, Margot Werner, Klaus Löwitsch and Maria Schell.
If I Could Fly Away
Frank Duval Lyrics
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If I could fly away - could fly back to eternity
I'd take you on my wings
I'd carry you right there
Where everything begins
Back to the origin of our destiny
And we find love again.
If I could fly away - could fly back to eternity
In the dawn of a rising day
To the border of space
Where the beginning and the end
Is written on your face.
Nothing more to say
We just want to stay
'cause we have love again -
If I could fly away.
The lyrics of this song express a desire to escape from the current circumstances and go back to the beginning where everything started. The theme of escapism is evident in the chorus, which repeats the phrase 'if I could fly away' several times. The singer wants to take their lover along with them, as they embark on a journey to rediscover the love they once had. The imagery of flying is seen as a way to leave behind the chains of the mundane and discover new heights of emotion.
Furthermore, the lyrics also convey a sense of nostalgia, and wanting to go back to a time when things were simpler. The singer yearns to fly back to "eternity" or the "origin of our destiny," which suggests a desire to revisit a time before hurt and damage were inflicted on their relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of longing to return to a time when things were pure, and their love was still strong. The words "Back to the origin of our destiny, and we find love again," suggest that the individual is hopeful that their love can be rekindled.
In conclusion, the song is about seeking freedom from the mundane and rediscovering love in its purest form. The lyrics express a desire to revisit a time before hurt and baggage existed, and the individual is hopeful that with a fresh start and a journey, they can rekindle the love that was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could fly away
If only I could escape and alter who I am
If I could fly away
If only I could go back in time to the beginning of all things
I'd take you on my wings
I would bring you with me
I'd carry you right there
I would transport you to that place
Where everything begins
Where the origin of everything lies
Back to the origin of our destiny
To where our future was determined
And we find love again.
Where we rediscover our love
If I could fly away
If only I could go back in time to the beginning of all things
If I could fly away -
If only I could escape and alter who I am
In the dawn of a rising day
As the sun comes up at the start of a new day
To the border of space
To the furthest reaches of the universe
Where the beginning and the end
Where everything starts and finishes
Is written on your face.
Can be seen clearly in your expression
Nothing more to say
There is nothing left to speak of
We just want to stay
We simply want to remain in this place
'cause we have love again -
Because we have rediscovered our love
If I could fly away.
If only I could escape and alter who I am
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Paul Van Straaten
So amazing. I played this for my brother on his funeral.
Thomas Fleischer
I feel for you, Paul!
This song and Ennio Morricones "Chi Mai " shall be played on my funeral.
jenny fraser
Will love this on mine aswell
Argo
Фантастическая музыка, удивительно полнозвучная, с завораживающим ритмом. Я в ней просто растворяюсь.
Валерій Іщенко
Высокопрофессионально. Комментарий искусствоведческого уровня. Глубоко личное, без излишних истерик, восклицаний и пафоса. Браво!
Gunn-Kari Deila-Evensen
I bought the album "if i could fly away" when I was 16 years old I am now 50 and still thought it was a good song. When I listen to the song, my thoughts flow away from my body, the song has been a great help to me through difficult days in my life - so thank you so much for composing IT ❤️🇧🇻
Thomas Fleischer
I agree absolutely with you!
Margitta Hankel
Er ist und bleibt
DER BESTE
Thomas Fleischer
This is MY song!
Incredible strong, sensitive and sad.
One of the best songs that have ever been composed!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thomas Fleischer
@Frank Duval You are welcome, Sven.
I've watched a lot "Derrick " and "Der Alte " during the last month and I defended Frank several times against malevolent postings.
Many of his songs got such deep emotions and unfortunately many people don't understand it.
However, my opinion will never change!