Jon-Rae grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia, where, as the son of a minister, he sang in his church's choir. Eventual musical developments included his discovery of Kurt Cobain and the formation of his own garage band. Jon-Rae later moved and founded the original River band with a collective of Vancouver friends, but disbanded the group when he moved east.
The River was reformed with like-minded Toronto musicians in 2003, and they grew into a popular cult band with an ever-expanding audience. Combining country, gospel, rock, and soul, Jon-Rae & The River created a unique blend of music, sometimes complemented by an on-stage choir. Their critically acclaimed album, Knows What You Need, was released in 2006 and the band broke up sometime afterwards.
Jon-Rae Fletcher, now residing in Victoria, BC and working at the Market on Yates, a local downtown organic grocery store. Jon-rae Fletcher enjoys hunting for rare and exotic mushrooms, mountain biking near his home in Brentwood Bay, and hiking/trailing on his spare time. He released a full-length solo record entitled Oh, Maria on Weewerk February 3, 2009.
I'll Fly Away
Jon-Rae Fletcher Lyrics
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How time passed slowly by
And the days seem like years
Never a thought or a fear
Ever really mattered to me
Now I stand here today just trying to make my way
I'll fly away
Had to look, you just had to look
At the signs that passed us by
I've got one thing to say
Judge each of your days by the light you see
Cause time she goes by like a bird in the sky
Till there's nothing left to see
I'll fly away
All this time spinning round, holding on to nothing I can feel
Reaching out, full of doubt, twist and turn
But I'm always falling down
Time to free your soul:
I'll fly away
The lyrics to Jon-Rae Fletcher's song, I'll Fly Away, speak about the passage of time and the way it affects us. The opening lines suggest a distant and nostalgia-laden memory of a time long gone. The singer muses about how time felt slow in the past, and how days felt like years. The feeling of time passing slowly could either mean that the past was a simpler time, or that time stood still because the singer was so immersed in it.
The next lines suggest that the singer is standing in the present, trying to make their way through life, but nothing seems to be making an impact. It is a feeling of being stuck or lost, and the only escape seems to be to "fly away." This line is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that it is the only thought that brings the singer any sense of relief.
The next verse shifts to contemplation of the passing of time and how we spend our days. The line "Judge each of your days by the light you see" suggests that the singer is advocating for living in the moment and basing our actions on what is in front of us. The line "time she goes by like a bird in the sky," is a powerful image that suggests that time is ephemeral, and once it has passed, there is nothing left to see.
Overall, the song speaks to the feeling of being lost in time and how the only escape from that feeling can be found through flight. The singer seems to be advocating for living in the present and not getting caught up in the past or future.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago, oh so long ago
In the distant past, many years have passed since then.
How time passed slowly by
Time seemed to move at a very slow pace.
And the days seem like years
The passing days felt as if they were lasting for years.
Never a thought or a fear
There were no particular important thoughts or fears during that time.
Ever really mattered to me
Nothing significant or meaningful had occurred for me to feel strongly about anything.
Now I stand here today just trying to make my way
In present time, I am attempting to navigate through life.
Nothing's getting through to me
I feel as though I am not making any worthwhile progress or connections.
I'll fly away
I will escape from my current state and find liberation.
Had to look, you just had to look
One must have looked carefully to observe something significant.
At the signs that passed us by
The significant events that were observed were missed or not acted upon.
I've got one thing to say
I have an important message to convey.
Judge each of your days by the light you see
Take each day by what can be seen and observed.
Cause time she goes by like a bird in the sky
Time moves quickly, like a bird soaring through the sky.
Till there's nothing left to see
Eventually, everything passes and comes to an end.
All this time spinning round, holding on to nothing I can feel
Time has been passing, but I have not made any substantial connections or changes.
Reaching out, full of doubt, twist and turn
Attempting to make connections or changes, but with uncertainty and confusion.
But I'm always falling down
Despite attempts, things always seem to go wrong.
Time to free your soul:
It is time to liberate and unburden oneself.
I'll fly away
Again, I will escape and find liberation.
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@India423.
The way she was at the stove stirring lmao😂
@FaiAh_Fly
Right!! Bol😅😂
@sanzrich9887
😂
@lunali2368
lookin like a sim😭
@cheetopuff99_
Slaving over that mf 😂😂
@nanae6430
😂😂😂😂
@seeuontheotherside
He did his thang on an empty stomach. Sis better get in that kitchen. 😂
@charmcompassion9199
😅
@laidback9139
Real shit, my mans battery was on 5% and the call still went through‼️🫡😂😂😂😂
@kimuthegreat
@@laidback9139nobody asked