Phoenix
Labelle Lyrics


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dance the blues
see how she dances
to bring us the news
see how she dances
ashes and news
see how she dances
rise from the blues
the amazing flight of a lone star
just like heaven and hell reaches so very far
wrapped up in pages of yesterday’s news
sings with the devil
and dances the blues

in a red dress
she dances the blues
races the dawn
to bring us the news

now that I’m here
I’ll tell you the news
come on, sing the news

we’ve all got to go like we’ve come
before or after the sun

a single string guitar
plays the amazing flight of a lone star
see how she dances
ashes and news

you are tired of waiting in shadows
hiding thoughts of new ways in old mason jars
green on the edges but much more inside
running in races
never using the prize

now open your eyes
rise, phoenix
and face the blues
rise, phoenix
now that I’m here
rise, phoenix
I’ll tell you the news
come on, sing the news (rise!)

we’ve all got to go like we’ve come
before or after the sun
and if you believe in the word,
you’ll be living the one life god’s given.

we’ve all got to go like we’ve come
before or after the sun
and if you believe in the word,
you’ll be living the one life god’s given.

we’ve all got to go like we’ve come
before or after the sun
and if you believe in the word,
you’ll be living the one life god’s given
given
given
given

we’ve all got to go like we’ve come
before or after the sun
and if you believe in the word,
you’ll be living the one life god’s given.

we’ve all got to go like we’ve come
before or after the sun

a single
string
guitar
plays the a-
plays the amazing
plays the amazing flight

(ooh-hu-huuuuuu!!!)
then phoenix
then phoenix
then phoenix
then phoenix
then phoenix




then phoenix
then phoenix

Overall Meaning

The song "Phoenix (The Amazing Flight of a Lone Star)" by Labelle is all about rising from the ashes and dancing through the blues. The lyrics describe a woman in a red dress who dances to bring the news, even if it's ashes and news that she delivers. The chorus is a call to rise like a phoenix from the ashes, with the hope that believing in the word will allow you to live the one life that God has given you.


The verses of the song describe a world in which we are all racing towards our ultimate end, either before or after the sun. It reminds us that we should make the most of the time that we have and not hide our thoughts or waste our talents. The song encourages us to rise up, face the blues, and live our lives to the fullest.


Overall, "Phoenix (The Amazing Flight of a Lone Star)" is a call to action, reminding us that life is fleeting and we should make the most of it while we can. Whether we dance through the ashes or rise up like a phoenix, we should embrace every moment and live without regret.


Line by Line Meaning

dance the blues
Express sadness and despair through movement


see how she dances to bring us the news
Observe how this person uses dance as a medium for sharing information


ashes and news see how she dances
Watch as this person uses dance to represent both destruction and current events


rise from the blues
Overcome sadness and despair


the amazing flight of a lone star
The incredible journey of someone who stands out from the crowd


just like heaven and hell reaches so very far
Similar to the concepts of afterlife, this has a wide-ranging impact


wrapped up in pages of yesterday’s news
Tied up in the events of the past


sings with the devil
A metaphorical statement that the person is dealing with dark forces in their life


and dances the blues
Uses dance as a way of expressing their struggles with sadness and despair


in a red dress she dances the blues
The color red is often associated with passion and intensity, highlighting the emotional depth of their dance


races the dawn to bring us the news
Moves quickly to share current events with the world


now that I’m here I’ll tell you the news
Now that I am present, I will share the most important updates


come on, sing the news
Encouragement for those around them to not only share news, but to do so joyfully


we’ve all got to go like we’ve come before or after the sun
Death is inevitable, regardless of how we arrived or when we go


a single string guitar plays the amazing flight of a lone star
Music is used to convey the remarkable journey of this singular person


you are tired of waiting in shadows
Feeling fatigued from living a life of secrecy and inactivity


hiding thoughts of new ways in old mason jars
Suppressing ideas for innovative approaches in favor of outdated strategies


green on the edges but much more inside
Appearing to be inexperienced or inexperienced from the outside, but actually having more depth


running in races never using the prize
Participating in challenging endeavors but failing to recognize their value and reward


now open your eyes rise, phoenix
A call to action to finally awaken and take control of one's life, rising from the ashes like the Phoenix


and face the blues
Confront and overcome sadness and despair


I’ll tell you the news
I will provide updates and information


come on, sing the news (rise!)
In addition to sharing updates, we should celebrate them joyfully


if you believe in the word, you’ll be living the one life god’s given.
Having faith in a higher power can help one make the most of the time we have on earth


(ooh-hu-huuuuuu!!!) then phoenix
An exclamation expressing triumph and rebirth, rising again like the Phoenix.




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