Come Fly With Me
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
Come on, fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
Come fly with me, we'll float down to Peru
And he'll toot his flute for you
Come on, fly with me, we'll float down in the blue
Once I get you up there
Where the air is rarefied
We'll just glide
Starry eyed
Once I get you up there
I'll be holding you so near
You're gonna hear
A gang of angels cheer because we're together
Weather wise, it's such a lovely day
Just say the word, we'll beat those birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon (I'm tired, god damnit, I'm tired)
Fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away, we'll fly away (we'll fly)
Once I get you up there
Where the air is rarefied
We're gonna glide
Absolutely petrified
Once I get you up there
I'll be holding you so very near
You might even hear
A mess of angels cheer just because we're together
Weather-wise, it's such a groovy day
You just say the word and I'll whip your bird
Down to Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they do say
Come on, fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly
Pack up, let's fly away
Frank Sinatra's "Come Fly With Me" is an upbeat and cheerful song that invites the listener to join the singer on a journey around the world. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and fanciful descriptions of exotic locations, making the song a kind of escapist fantasy. The central theme of the song is the idea of travel as a means of escape from the mundane and the routine of everyday life. The song's opening line, "Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away, suggests a desire to escape to somewhere more exciting, and the rest of the song is a kind of itinerary for a dream vacation.
The lyrics of the song make numerous references to different exotic locations around the world, from Bombay to Peru to Acapulco Bay. Each location is described in vivid detail, conjuring up the sights, sounds, and smells of each place. The song also references the idea of romantic escape, with lines such as "We'll be holding you so very near, you might even hear a gang of angels cheer just because we're together." This line evokes the idea of a romantic getaway and the notion that being in love can make the whole world seem brighter and more beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Let's go on a trip together by flying away from here.
If you can use some exotic booze
If you like to drink unusual types of alcohol.
There's a bar in far Bombay
There is a bar in Bombay located far away from here.
Come on, fly with me, we'll float down in the blue
Let's fly and enjoy the scenery from high up in the sky.
Fly with me, float down to Peru
Let's fly and travel to Peru to explore the country together.
In llama land there's a one man band
In Peru, there is a street performer who plays multiple instruments.
And he'll toot his flute for you
He will play his flute for us to enjoy.
Fly with me, we'll take off in the blue
Let's fly and leave our problems behind while soaring through the sky.
Once I get you up there
When we get up high in the sky.
Where the air is rarefied
Where the air is thin and lacking oxygen.
We'll just glide
We will float effortlessly through the sky.
Starry eyed
Feeling amazed and in awe of our experience.
I'll be holding you so very near
I will be close to you to share this beautiful moment.
You might even hear
You might even be able to hear.
A gang of angels cheer just because we're together
Our love and happiness is so infectious that even angels are joining in on the celebration.
Weather wise, it's such a cool, cool day
Today, the weather is perfect for flying with the cool breeze.
Just say those words, we'll whip those birds
Just tell me where you want to go, and we will fly there effortlessly.
Down to Acapulco Bay
We will fly down to Acapulco Bay in Mexico.
It is perfect (perfect) for a flying honeymoon, they do say, hey
Many people believe that flying to Acapulco Bay is the perfect destination for a romantic honeymoon.
Do do do, do do, do do, do do, do do
Instrumental.
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they do say
Once again, the lyrics emphasize the ideal location of Acapulco Bay for honeymooners who are interested in flying.
Pack up your bags and let's get out of here (come on let's fly away)
Let's gather our belongings and leave our current location to embark on our journey in the sky.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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Mike
on The Lady Is A Champ
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She can't eat late and stay up all night, because unlike society types, she has to get up in the morning.
She likes the theatre and never comes late
She cares more about seeing the play than being seen making an entrance.
She never bothers with people she'd hate
Her friends are friends, not social trophies.
Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
While barrns and earls probably don't play craps, she associates with friends, not people to be seen with.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't "slum", the practice of the rich in the 30's, when the song was written, of touring poor neighborhoods dressed in rich clothes to "tut, tut" about the deplorable conditions, and congratulate each other for "caring about the poor"
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Doesn't trade gossip for acceptance among an in-crowd
She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She cares more about how her hair feels than conforming with current hair fashions
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
Since most of California is noticeably warmer and / or drier than New York, where the play the song was written for is set, this is probably a facetious excuse to like what she likes.
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincoln's or Ford's
Another reference to slumming, but facetious, since Lincolns and Fords were middle-class, not luxury brands when the lyric was written
Anonymous
on Try a Little Tenderness
Here are the correct lyrics
Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra - Lyrics
Oh she may be weary
Women do get wearied
Wearing that same old shabby dress
And when she’s weary
You try a little tenderness
You know she’s waiting
Just anticipating things she’ll may never possess
While she is without them
Try just a little bit of tenderness
It’s not just sentimental
She has her grieve and her care
And the words that soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You wont regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness
Musical Interlude
And, it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness
Daniel
on The Way You Look Tonight
I met Frank Jr. in Las Vegas, a real gentleman. RIP you both.
Giorgi Khutashvili
on Theme from New York, New York
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