John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva (born July 22, 1959) is an American composer, mul… Read Full Bio ↴John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva (born July 22, 1959) is an American composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer. He is best known as the co-founder, keyboardist and lead vocalist of the band Savatage, which he co-founded with his younger brother Criss Oliva. Since 1996 he has also been a songwriter, musician and vocalist in Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Producer Paul O'Neill referred to Oliva in numerous interviews as the single greatest vocalist/musician he has ever worked with.

Jon Oliva is a singer / pianist / songwriter famous from his years with 80's metal band Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Jon Oliva's Pain and Doctor Butcher. He is regarded as one of the first musicians to mix heavy metal with opera influences and though not as big in his home country of America, he is quite popular in Europe as well as his band Savatage.

Under the name Oliva, he released a solo album in June 2013, titled, 'Raise The Curtain'.

The tracks played for this artists, are actually mistags of his solo band, Jon Oliva's Pain

Fly Away
Jon Oliva Lyrics

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Long ago, oh so long ago
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

Nothing's getting through to me
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

Overall Meaning

In Jon Oliva's song "Fly Away," the lyrics talk about the passing of time and the realization that life is fleeting. The opening lines of the song create a sense of nostalgia, with the singer looking back on a time when life seemed to stretch on forever. As the song continues, the singer acknowledges that time is passing quickly and there are no guarantees in life. He sings, "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."

The chorus of "Fly Away" repeats the desire to escape and fly away from the troubles of the world. The singer is holding on to nothing he can feel, desperately reaching out but constantly falling down. The song encourages listeners to free their souls and take control of their own lives.

One interesting fact about "Fly Away" is that it was released as part of Oliva's first solo album "Raise the Curtain" in 2013. Oliva is best known as a member of the progressive metal band Savatage, and "Raise the Curtain" marked his first solo release in over a decade. Additionally, "Fly Away" features a guest guitar solo by Bruce Kulick, who is best known for his work with Kiss.

Line by Line Meaning

Long ago, oh so long ago
Referring to a distant past, a time that went by very slowly.

How time passed slowly by
Time went by at a snail's pace.

And the days seem like years
Days seemed to last as long as years.

Never a thought or a fear
One's mindset had no room for reflection or concerns.

Ever really mattered to me
Nothing had any significance to the artist.

Now I stand here today just trying to make my way
The singer is present and struggles to get by daily.

Nothing's getting through to me
The singer feels as though everything goes over their head.

I'll fly away
The artist seeks to escape reality and everything they feel and know.

Had to look, you just had to look
The individual would've had to pay attention to past signals to realize an important message.

At the signs that passed us by
These warning signs happened and are gone, and likely will not happen again.

I've got one thing to say
The singer is prepared to impart their wisdom to others.

Judge each of your days by the light you see
Make decisions based on what you believe is important, moral, or true.

Cause time she goes by like a bird in the sky
Time passes by quickly like a bird in the sky, leaving nothing in its wake.

Till there's nothing left to see
Eventually, everything will be gone, and not anything will remain.

All this time spinning round, holding on to nothing I can feel
Life feels like it is spinning out of control, and nothing seems to provide comfort.

Reaching out, full of doubt, twist and turn
The artist is trying to find a way out in their confusion and is seeking even when uncertain and hesitant.

But I'm always falling down
Despite the efforts, the artist seems to be continuously failing and losing.

Time to free your soul…
It is time to unburden oneself of the physical and material realm and prioritizes one's well-being and fulfillment.

I'll fly away
The singer again expresses their desire to escape their current life and find a better, more peaceful existence.

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@Freedomquest08

13y↑5

Thanks for posting this. It took me a few years waiting on another Savatage album before I started looking for what happend to them. Hopefully 'Tage fans will find there way here, and discover Oliva is still out there putting out awesome tunes. It really sucks that our sorry ass US radio stations won't play this, when they have no problem playing Back in Black on the hour 16 times a day!