Fly Again
Kevin Gates Lyrics


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Back against the wall, what do you hold onto? (Yung Lan on the track)
I know it's something that we all go through
Just aim for yours
When it rains, it pours
I'll learn how to fly again

Painful game, I made mistakes, but I ain't never tell on nobody
They called me names, I fell on my face, I started sellin' narcotics
Thrown in crosses, took some losses, never complained, I went got it
I thought I would be Muhammad Ali, but I didn't make it with boxing
Defied the odds, went got me a job, but they wasn't paying me proper
Rap game passed me lots of times, I never hate on nobody
I'm a gangster, my heart colder than Chicago
This black Impala just put bullets in my car door

Lord know my heart and I got so much love to give
He who tries gotta die, put on murder gloves for him, yeah
Lord know my heart and I got so much love to give
He who tries gotta die, put on murder gloves for him, yeah

Back against the wall, what do you hold onto?
I know it's something that we all go through
Just aim for yours
When it rains, it pours
I'll learn how to fly again

I was born a prince
The supreme council had advised against this
But I was in love, and I followed my heart

No getting used to living a human life (uh-uh)
May sound stupid, I'm not human, but I'm human-like (right)
My skin glow in the dark, it's only safe for me to move at night
Sometimes my eyes turn black while in the pale moonlight (I got you)
I'm your guardian angel (Who?), and it translates into Kevin (Kevin)
No love like mine, another lifetime, we used to be together (we used to be together)
It hurt my heart to see you hurt, in desperate need of affection
Gave up my wings and fell in love, was 'posed to be your protector
Love somebody else, you broke my heart and it's just not getting better
The angels telling me that God won't let me back into Heaven
Bae, I'm tired of playing games with you
I know inside, you feel the same way too
We the reciprocal of one another, come from the same star
We got the same Os under our nose and we got the same scars
LA Fitness, wasn't surprised at all, we driving the same car
Same mall, shopping on impulse, I don't find it odd
Breadwinner, moving them kilos 'round, I'ma supply the raw
Great pretenders, we on the Instagram actin' like we not involved

Back against the wall, what do you hold onto?
I know it's something that we all go through
Just aim for yours
When it rains, it pours
I'll learn how to fly again
I'll learn how to fly again
I'll learn how to fly again
I'll learn how to fly again
I'll learn how to fly again

Your majesty
The royal court's decision is respected
And it's entirely part of Breadwinner world court and executive style
But we both know our exercise of passionate speech
By fluctuation of tone and pitch
May have aroused unwanted recollections of negative occurrences
But no harm would've ever come to one
Possessing royal blood from dying on hand
For as we move in the signs of love, true peace, freedom, and justice
Only he that draws his sword shall be met with brute force
If you would've decreed that matter saying we were cleared for departure
I would've threw it all away
And accepted whatever ridicule or consequence behind my actions
For I believe in our love
And one day maybe in this eternity or another
You'll see yourself for what I know you to be
A queen
If you ever need me for anything, this line never changes
Such is my love for you
For you are me, and I am you
I'm in love with you
The short moments we shared will forever be appreciated
I never withheld anything from you
Because my heart rests securely with you
I know you'd never do me a bitch ass thing
My heart will forever hurt to be in your arms
But at least we both know I'm willing to die for my beliefs
'Cause I've died for you before
And regret it not
For I did it all for the glory of love
In closing
I remain the same, I come as I leave
Upright, independent, and fearless
We just both good at pretending
I love you forever
Prince Salahudin




Prince Salahudin (Yyeah)
Prince Salahudin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kevin Gates's song Fly Again are deeply personal and introspective. The opening lines, "Back against the wall, what do you hold onto? I know it's something that we all go through, just aim for yours," highlight the struggle that everyone faces when they feel like they have no options left. Gates reflects on his own life experiences, acknowledging the "painful game" of mistakes and losses he has faced, and the paths he took in response. He confronts the darker side of his past, including selling narcotics and his "heart colder than Chicago." Amid these struggles, Gates expresses his determination to "learn how to fly again," a repeated phrase that underscores his desire for personal growth and renewal.


The second half of the song shifts to a different tone and theme, as Gates transitions to detailing his relationship with someone he loves. He speaks of being a "guardian angel" and the difficulties of balancing love and protection. He also draws parallels between himself and this person, highlighting the ways they are "the reciprocal of one another." Despite challenges and regret, Gates's love for this person remains undiminished, and he concludes with a heartfelt declaration of his devotion.


Overall, Fly Again is a raw and emotional song that grapples with themes of struggle, renewal, and love. Gates's lyrics showcase his ability to connect deeply with his own experiences and emotions, using his personal story to create a universal message of hope and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Back against the wall, what do you hold onto? (Yung Lan on the track)
In difficult situations, what are the things that drive you? Questions like this are on everyone's mind, including my own.


I know it's something that we all go through
Going through tough times is something that everyone experiences at some point in life.


Just aim for yours
Focus on your aspirations and goals and strive towards them.


When it rains, it pours
When troubles come, they can come in waves and seem overwhelming.


I'll learn how to fly again
I'm determined to overcome my challenges and start anew, just like how a bird relearns to fly after an injury.


Painful game, I made mistakes, but I ain't never tell on nobody
I took chances and made errors in judgment, but I never snitched on anyone.


They called me names, I fell on my face, I started sellin' narcotics
I faced criticism and failure, leading me to turn to selling drugs for a living.


Thrown in crosses, took some losses, never complained, I went got it
I faced obstacles and failures, but I persevered without complaint and kept going after my goals.


I thought I would be Muhammad Ali, but I didn't make it with boxing
I had aspirations of becoming a famous boxer like Muhammad Ali, but it didn't work out for me.


Defied the odds, went got me a job, but they wasn't paying me proper
I took on a job despite the odds, but the employer didn't treat me fairly.


Rap game passed me lots of times, I never hate on nobody
I missed out on opportunities in the rap industry, but I never harbored resentment towards anyone.


I'm a gangster, my heart colder than Chicago
I come from a life of crime and violence, and my heart is colder than the notoriously cold city of Chicago.


This black Impala just put bullets in my car door
Someone just shot at my car, possibly trying to kill me.


Lord know my heart and I got so much love to give
I have a lot of love to give and God knows it.


He who tries gotta die, put on murder gloves for him, yeah
Anyone who tries to hurt me or my loved ones will have to face the consequences.


I was born a prince
I was born to be a leader.


The supreme council had advised against this
Those in positions of authority had advised against my leadership.


But I was in love, and I followed my heart
Despite warnings, I followed my heart, which was leading me towards love.


Your majesty
I am addressing a person of royal rank or authority.


The royal court's decision is respected
I acknowledge and respect the decision made by those in the royal court.


And it's entirely part of Breadwinner world court and executive style
The decision made is in line with the Breadwinner's court and executive style.


But we both know our exercise of passionate speech
We are aware that our passionate expressions can stir up negative memories.


May have aroused unwanted recollections of negative occurrences
Our passionate speech may have reminded someone of past negative experiences.


But no harm would've ever come to one possessing royal blood from dying on hand
I would never harm someone of royal lineage, even if our passionate speech provoked them.


For as we move in the signs of love, true peace, freedom, and justice
As we pursue love, peace, freedom, and justice, our actions reflect that.


Only he that draws his sword shall be met with brute force
Only those who resort to violence will be met with violent resistance.


If you would've decreed that matter saying we were cleared for departure
If you had ordered us to leave, I would have done so, even if it meant facing ridicule or punishment.


I would've threw it all away
I would have disregarded my title and position for the sake of love.


And accepted whatever ridicule or consequence behind my actions
I would have taken responsibility for any negative consequences that came with my decision.


For I believe in our love
I have faith in the strength and power of our love.


And one day maybe in this eternity or another
Sometime in the future, whether in this life or another, we may realize the full potential of our love.


You'll see yourself for what I know you to be
You'll recognize and embrace your true self, which I already see and appreciate.


A queen
You are a powerful and regal woman.


If you ever need me for anything, this line never changes
If you ever need me, you can always reach me at this number.


Such is my love for you
My love for you is unwavering and unconditional.


For you are me, and I am you
We are connected on a deep level, and our identities are intertwined.


The short moments we shared will forever be appreciated
Even though our time together was brief, I will always cherish it.


I never withheld anything from you
I was always honest and open with you.


Because my heart rests securely with you
My heart feels safe and comforted with you.


I know you'd never do me a bitch ass thing
I trust you completely and know that you would never betray me.


My heart will forever hurt to be in your arms
Being in your embrace fills me with both happiness and sadness, causing my heart to ache.


But at least we both know I'm willing to die for my beliefs
We both understand that I am strongly committed to my beliefs, even if it means risking my life.


'Cause I've died for you before
I've risked my life for you in the past, proving my love and commitment to you.


And regret it not
I have no regrets about making that sacrifice for you.


For I did it all for the glory of love
My actions were motivated by my love for you and the glory that comes from that love.


In closing
To conclude.


I remain the same, I come as I leave
I am still the same person I was when I arrived, and I will be the same when I depart.


Upright, independent, and fearless
I am honest, self-reliant, and unafraid.


We just both good at pretending
We are both skilled at hiding our true feelings and intentions.


I love you forever
My love for you is infinite and everlasting.


Prince Salahudin
My name is Prince Salahudin.


Prince Salahudin (Yyeah)
My name is repeated, possibly for emphasis or musical effect.




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kevin Gilyard, Milan Modi

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VarSkiiii

I'm laying here crying bc i fell for fatal attraction.

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@reallymizell7698

"Lord knows my heart and i got so much love to give" ๐Ÿ™โค

@ashadgenesis8264

Fr fr went chills because or especially thatโ€™s all you do is love and all you get hurt at the end

@9Authentic

This song is deeper than most ppl think. If you really listen to it & understand the concept you can tell he thoroughly studies theology. He left earth on this song almost in a literal sense. Sounds like something you could read in a book or see in a movie. Dude writing is on another level! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@biancajaggerd6224

I swear. Brother is getting closer to enlightenment every year.

@chevellejones3184

Heโ€™s talking about the falling angel that over the city of angels he lost his wings but kept faith and got them back look at the show Lucifer they touch on it a good lil bit

@zuki7504

Factssss

@stezo9163

U got it. Most dont even understand, only a General gonna. Its hella deep.Get'em Gatez๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@almightypush9767

Can you tell me about โ€œPrince Salahudinโ€. This song is absolutely beautiful; it reminds me of Edgar Allen Poe grieving for his dead Wife, or Paradise Lost. I love it truly and am so glad it got number one album.

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@xbey555

Crazy how nobody realizes how heโ€™s talking about how heโ€™s legitimately a fallen angel from the Bibleโ€ฆ him flying again is being let back into heaven after God kicked him outโ€ Iโ€™m not human but Iโ€™m human-likeโ€

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