Fly Away
Kanye West feat. Fabolous Lyrics


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One glad morning, when this life is over
I'll fly away
To a land where joy shall never end, oh
I'll fly away

Oh I'll fly away oh glory
I'll fly away
When I die Hallelujah bye and bye
I'll fly away





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West feat. Fabolous's Fly Away are reflective of the singer's longing for a better place, and ultimately, a better life. Set against a backdrop of gospel-tinged music, Fly Away speaks to the singer's deep-seated desire to leave this world behind and embrace a new way of living. The opening lines of the song speak of the singer's hope for a better tomorrow, a day when all of life's struggles will cease to exist, and joy will reign supreme. The imagery employed in the lyrics is especially poignant, conjuring up a picture of a beautiful land where happiness is everlasting.


As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to focus on the singer's longing for a new life. The chorus is quite emotional, with the singer repeating, "I'll fly away, oh glory," followed by the phrase, "When I die Hallelujah bye and bye, I'll fly away." This refrain speaks to the idea that, even in death, there is hope for something better. The lyrics offer a message of hope, promising listeners that no matter their current struggles, there is always something to look forward to. The song's message is one of upliftment and encouragement, urging listeners to keep pushing forward.


Line by Line Meaning

One glad morning, when this life is over
On a future joyful day, when I leave this earthly existence


I'll fly away
I will transcend beyond physical bounds


To a land where joy shall never end, oh
I will journey to a place of eternal bliss and happiness


Oh I'll fly away oh glory
I will soar victoriously into the heavens


When I die Hallelujah bye and bye
When my mortal life ends, I will chant praises and bid farewell


I'll fly away
I will ascend to a higher plane of existence




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Albert E. Brumley

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Comments from YouTube:

Anthony Truman

Underrated song right here, beautiful

Anthony Truman

Damn I'm back here listening right now and I made comments on here 2 years ago! Still an amazing song

Kennedy

@Anthony Truman truly a timeless comment

Gavin

This song always brings a tear to my eye 😪

Anthony Truman

this song is powerful

QuadrantBottomHalf

Kanye murdered this track. Ye wasnt gone let somebody murk him on his own track. If was smart he would put out an official lost tapes of all of his unreleased shit like Nas.

Alex White

Took forever for me to rediscover this fire.

Medusa Medusa Sosa

They are still pretty good. Better than most rappers out right now!

AyeYoJDoe

cant believe i never heard this before... GREATNESS !

C Haughton

total jam. dont care how old it is!

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