Haddaway's biggest hit, "What Is Love," became very popular across Europe (reaching #2 in the UK), North America and Australia after its 1993 release. Follow-up single "Life" was a big U.S. and European dance hit. His debut album spawned two more European hit singles: "I Miss You" and "Rock My Heart." His 1995 album included two minor hits, but his later releases went by largely unnoticed.
"What Is Love" has been re-mixed and re-released dozens of times. The track had a resurrection in popularity following a prominent role in a Saturday Night Live skit, which later became the 1998 film A Night at the Roxbury.
Haddaway appeared on the Comeback reality television show in Germany in 2003. He appeared on a similar UK show, Hit Me Baby One More Time, in 2005 and subsequently appeared on the U.S. version of the show.
In July 2005, he released a new single called "Spaceman" and album called Pop Splits in Germany where he has a very strong following of fans.
Fly Away
Haddaway Lyrics
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And another place and time
I guess I'm feeling lost
In the home I thought was mine
It's a universal notion
Life is just a battlefield
Open your heart for someone
Fly away, you can leave it all behind you
I'm on my way to find you
And I'll soon be flying too
Fly away, we can fly away together
I'm talking 'bout forever
This is all we gotta do
Fly away
It's a tangled up emotion
Will you stay or will you go
I am the one to count on
If only you could know
Fly away, you can leave it all behind you
I'm on my way to find you
And I'll soon be flying too
Fly away, we can fly away together
I'm talking 'bout forever
This is all we gotta do
Fly away
The lyrics of Haddaway's song Fly Away depict a longing for escape from the struggles and uncertainties of life. The first two lines suggest a yearning for a different reality, perhaps one less tumultuous or stressful than the present. The singer admits to feeling lost, despite being in what they believed to be their home. This may be a metaphor for a more profound sense of displacement within oneself or feeling out of place in one's current situation, such as in a relationship or a job.
The following lines speak to the universal nature of this desire for escape and the idea that life is like a battlefield. The lyrics suggest that the only way to find meaning and connection is by opening one's heart to others, even though there is no guarantee that these efforts will be reciprocated. The chorus frames the potential for escape, promising that it's possible to leave it all behind and find a new way of being. The singer portrays themselves as an ally in this journey, promising to find the other person and to fly away with them to a better reality.
Overall, the lyrics of Fly Away speak to a deep and pervasive desire for escape that many people can relate to. The song suggests that even though life is difficult and often painful, connection and escape are possible through the openness of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a dream of worlds in motion
The desire to be in different places and times, where things are moving, is a dream that some people have.
And another place and time
This dream is about being in a different space and time than where you currently are.
I guess I'm feeling lost
This dream is also about feeling lost and unsure of where you belong.
In the home I thought was mine
Even the place that you thought was your home may not be where you truly belong, contributing to the feeling of being lost.
It's a universal notion
The idea of life being a battlefield is relatable to everyone.
Life is just a battlefield
Life is full of struggles and challenges that need to be fought through.
Open your heart for someone
Being vulnerable with someone is necessary for forming deep, meaningful connections with them.
Nothing is revealed
Without opening your heart, nothing of substance can be revealed or understood about another person.
Fly away, you can leave it all behind you
Using the concept of flying away as a metaphor, you have the ability to leave behind trials and tribulations.
I'm on my way to find you
Someone will soon embark on a journey to find you.
And I'll soon be flying too
The person looking for you, too, will experience the freedom of flying.
Fly away, we can fly away together
The idea of escaping together with someone can be empowering and fulfilling.
I'm talking 'bout forever
The relationship being formed is intended to be a long-lasting one.
This is all we gotta do
To achieve this goal of escaping and forming a relationship, all we must do is fly away together.
It's a tangled up emotion
This relationship may be complicated and intense, with various emotions occurring at once.
Will you stay or will you go
The decision to stay or leave this relationship will impact both parties involved.
I am the one to count on
Regardless of what happens, one person is willing and able to provide support and stability for the other.
If only you could know
If only the other person could understand and appreciate the commitment being offered to them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL THATCHER, PIERO TROMBETTA, RICHARD WILLIAM PALMER JAMES
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It's a dream of worlds in motion
And another place and time
I guess I'm feeling lost
In the home I thought was mine
It's a universal notion
Life is just a battlefield
Open your heart for someone
Nothing is revealed
Fly away, you can leave it all behind you
I'm on my way to find you
And I'll soon be flying too
Fly away, we can fly away together
I'm talking 'bout forever
This is all we gotta do
Fly away
It's a tangled up emotion
Will you stay or will you go
I am the one to count on
If only you could know
Fly away, you can leave it all behind you
I'm on my way to find you
And I'll soon be flying too
Fly away, we can fly away together
I'm talking 'bout forever
This is all we gotta do
Fly away
Mahabat Zumabaeva
Вспоминаю школьное время, время беззаботности, радости, танцев в школе, те песни которые нравились нам в юношеском возрасте,останутся всегда и на всю жизнь в нашем сердце, больше ничего не слушаю, кроме тех,которые играли в молодости!! Сейчас таких песен нет и не будет!!!
Виктор
Согласен! Эта песня одна из самых топовых. Мощная мелодия, воодушевляющая на новые подвиги, пусть мы уже и не так молоды 🙂
Александр Смирнов
Магические песни и клипы eurodance 🤩💥💥💥🤩❤❤❤
Marco Antônio Rodrigues
Algum brasileiro escutando essa música maravilhosa?
Questionador Oculto
Eu
Сергей Петров
были времена музыка которую можно слушать вечно!)))
Александр Пышный
Всё что мы слушаем в подростковом возрасте, слушаем потом всю жизнь. И считаем единственно лучшим. Биология.
Sergey S
@Boris Cheuzhev Это не то, вот если в 40 будет нравится современное, тогда да)
Sergey S
Продвинутые виды могут оценить и современное в зрелом возрасте)
Boris Cheuzhev
Ну мне 21, мне нравится, так что это уже многое говорит о качестве песен того времени