Come Fly With Me
Frank Sinatra And Count Basie Orchestra Lyrics
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If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
In llama-land there's a one-man band
And he'll toot his flute for you
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 may hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together
Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
Just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
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 may hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together
Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
You just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly
Pack up, let's fly away
Frank Sinatra's "Come Fly With Me" is a romantic invitation to his love interest to embark on an exotic adventure with him. He lures her with the idea of traveling to far-off lands and experiencing new and exciting things together. The song is full of references to travel and adventure, while also emphasizing the idea of the two of them being together.
Starting off with "Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away," Sinatra sets the tone for what is to come. He promises an exciting journey beyond the everyday confines of life. He mentions the possibility of exotic booze in Bombay, India, and then takes the listener to Peru where they can witness a one-man band. Sinatra seems to be highlighting the idea that the world is full of exotic and unusual experiences. He even emphasizes that the air will be more "rarefied" once they are up in the sky, creating a sense of wonder and excitement.
Once the couple is in the air, Sinatra promises to hold his love interest close and complete the fantasy. The idea of "starry-eyed" is brought back, suggesting that they will be lost in each other's romance. As the song progresses, he mentions that the weather is perfect for a honeymoon in Acapulco. He paints a picture of how they will beat the birds down to the bay, completing the overall idea of the excitement of travel and adventure.
Overall, "Come Fly With Me" is a romantic and nostalgic song that speaks of a simpler time when travel was considered an exciting and luxurious experience. The song invites the listener to escape their mundane lives and explore the world with someone they love, holding on to the hope of an exotic adventure that will create lifelong memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Let's escape together, just you and me.
If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
If you're up for it, we can find some interesting drinks in Bombay.
Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
In llama-land there's a one-man band
And he'll toot his flute for you
Come fly with me, let's take off in the blue
We can go to Peru and hear some unique music played by a solo performer on his flute.
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 may hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together
Once we're high in the sky, we'll feel weightless and free to enjoy each other's company, and the experience will feel magical.
Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
Just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
It's beautiful outside and we have a chance to fly to Acapulco together and enjoy some time alone as if we were on a honeymoon.
Pack up, let's fly away
Let's leave all of our worries behind and take off on a new adventure together.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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