Come Fly With Me
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie and the 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 is 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 join him on a journey to exotic and faraway destinations. The upbeat tempo sets the mood for adventure and excitement, but it's Sinatra's smooth crooning that gives the lyrics their depth and meaning. He opens the song with an invitation to fly away together and then immediately sets the mood by suggesting exotic booze in a faraway bar in Bombay. The song's refrains extol the beauty of different destinations, including Peru and Acapulco Bay, and the pleasures of being together while traveling.
The words evoke a sense of escapism, inviting the listener to leave behind their everyday concerns and fly away to a world of beauty and adventure. The lyrics suggest that travel and adventure can be romantic and life-affirming experiences that bring people closer together. The song's final refrain is a call to action, urging the listener to pack up and fly away together.
"Come Fly With Me" was a hit for Sinatra and became one of his signature songs. It was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn and was first recorded by Sinatra in 1957. The version with Count Basie and his orchestra was released in 1960 and is considered a classic. The song's popularity has endured and has been covered by many other artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Let's travel together and enjoy the experience of flying
If you can use some exotic booze
If you want to have an alcoholic drink with an unusual flavor
There's a bar in far Bombay
There's a bar located in Bombay, which is far from here
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Let's travel together and enjoy the experience of flying
Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
Let's travel together and fly to Peru
In llama-land there's a one-man band
In the land of llamas, there is a musician who can entertain us
And he'll toot his flute for you
He will play his flute to entertain you
Come fly with me, let's take off in the blue
Let's take off and fly into the blue sky
Once I get you up there
Once we are in the air
Where the air is rarefied
Where the air is thinner and difficult to breathe
We'll just glide
We'll fly smoothly without much effort
Starry-eyed
Feeling enchanted and amazed by the beauty of the stars
Once I get you up there
Once we are in the air
I'll be holding you so near
I'll be close to you, holding you tightly
You may hear
You might be able to hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together
Angels might rejoice because we are together
Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
The weather is wonderful today
Just say the words and we'll beat the birds
If you want to fly faster than birds, just tell me
Down to Acapulco Bay
We'll fly to Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
It is said to be perfect for a romantic trip by air
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Let's travel together and enjoy the experience of flying
Pack up let's fly away
Let's prepare our things and go on a trip by plane
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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