Lola co-wrote Britney Spears' single "Ooh La La" for The Smurfs 2 and premiered her own debut single, "Bad Tattoo," in the summer of 2013. Known for her "technicolor style, edgy pop production, and spunky lyrics," Blanc was declared a "rising star" and "retro pop princess" by RyanSeacrest.com. The music video for Bad Tattoo premiered in November 2013.
Fly Away
Lola Blanc Lyrics
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Stay blind to the light of day
Stop, look away, lock the door, change the channel
In the pretty cage I made
The world outside seemed cold as ice
It's warm here where I wait
But the air gets stale and your breath gets shallow
And you start to suffocate
Soft and slow, it starts to grow
And I know I have to go
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
And fly away
I heard a voice
Felt a stir in the quiet
Saying, "Make your grand escape"
Hum to myself
Tried to kill it with silence
But the silence didn't take
If bars that are build don't keep me safe
What am I afraid to face?
Got a fear of heights, but I see the horizon
And I've got to make a break
Soft and slow, it starts to grow
And I know I have to go
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
Glide on the sky
Tonight I won't look behind, no
Glide on the sky (on the sky)
Maybe tonight I'll close my eyes and say goodbye
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
And fly away
And fly away
Lola Blanc's song "Fly Away" is an invigorating and empowering anthem about breaking free from personal constraints and embracing change. The lyrics tell a story of being trapped in a "pretty cage" that was self-imposed, but eventually realizing the need to step away and find something more. The writer conveys the message that while staying in one's comfort zone may seem safe, the air gets stagnant, and the breathing becomes shallow, which can suffocate the spirit. The song encourages listeners to take a chance and take action to fly away to a new horizon, something unknown full of hope and possibilities.
The lyrics also tell a story of someone coming to terms with their fears and finding the courage to stand up to them. The writer acknowledges being afraid of heights, but seeing the horizon becomes a trigger to release that fear and take a leap of faith. It’s understandable often to feel trapped in our thoughts/fears, but it is necessary to overcome it to live best life. The song also highlights the importance of finding one's voice and to rise above self-doubts to conquer new challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to hide my eyes in the shadows
I used to avoid facing the reality and lived in the darkness of fear.
Stay blind to the light of day
I avoided the daylight and the opportunities that came with it.
Stop, look away, lock the door, change the channel
I distracted myself from facing the truth and kept myself occupied with mundane tasks.
In the pretty cage I made
I made myself comfortable in my restricted world that I created.
The world outside seemed cold as ice
I was afraid of facing the harsh world outside, and it seemed cold and unwelcoming.
It's warm here where I wait
I felt comfortable and safe while waiting in my world.
But the air gets stale and your breath gets shallow
In my comfort zone, I was losing my freshness and vitality.
And you start to suffocate
I was slowly choking in the limited space, and it was essential to break free.
Soft and slow, it starts to grow
Gradually, the urge to break free started to grow in me.
And I know I have to go
The need to leave my comfort zone became clear.
Say it's time, say goodbye
It's time to leave and say goodbye to my old self.
Sound the drum, say it's time
I need a signal to break free decisively.
Go back to one, close the door
I need to close the doors on my old self and start anew.
Here's to finding something more
I hope to find something better after breaking free.
Say it's the end of an age
It's the end of my old restricting self.
Say you know
Recognize and accept the change is inevitable.
Winds of change will bring you home
The changes will guide me to my home, my true self.
Look alive, now take your aim
Be aware, focus on the change, and prepare to leave.
Glide on the sky
I'm finally free and soaring through the sky.
Tonight I won't look behind, no
I won't be looking back or regretting my decision.
Maybe tonight I'll close my eyes and say goodbye
Perhaps I'll let go completely and say a final goodbye.
And fly away
Finally, I'm flying towards my home, breaking free from the cage I created.
Contributed by Miles H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariav6266
I used to hide my eyes in the shadows
Stay blind to the light of day
Stop, look away, lock the door, change the channel
In the pretty cage I made
The world outside seemed cold as ice
It's warm here where I wait
But the air gets stale and your breath gets shallow
And you start to suffocate
Soft and slow, it starts to grow
And I know I have to go
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
And fly away
I heard a voice
Felt a stir in the quiet
Saying, "Make your grand escape"
Hum to myself
Tried to kill it with silence
But the silence didn't take
If bars that are build don't keep me safe
What am I afraid to face?
Got a fear of heights, but I see the horizon
And I've got to make a break
Soft and slow, it starts to grow
And I know I have to go
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
Glide on the sky
Tonight I won't look behind, no
Glide on the sky (on the sky)
Maybe tonight I'll close my eyes and say goodbye
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
And fly away
And fly away
@mariav6266
I used to hide my eyes in the shadows
Stay blind to the light of day
Stop, look away, lock the door, change the channel
In the pretty cage I made
The world outside seemed cold as ice
It's warm here where I wait
But the air gets stale and your breath gets shallow
And you start to suffocate
Soft and slow, it starts to grow
And I know I have to go
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
And fly away
I heard a voice
Felt a stir in the quiet
Saying, "Make your grand escape"
Hum to myself
Tried to kill it with silence
But the silence didn't take
If bars that are build don't keep me safe
What am I afraid to face?
Got a fear of heights, but I see the horizon
And I've got to make a break
Soft and slow, it starts to grow
And I know I have to go
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
Glide on the sky
Tonight I won't look behind, no
Glide on the sky (on the sky)
Maybe tonight I'll close my eyes and say goodbye
Say it's time, say goodbye
Sound the drum, say it's time
Go back to one, close the door
Here's to finding something more
Say it's the end of an age
Say you know
Winds of change will bring you home
Look alive, now take your aim
And fly away
And fly away
@lucy7natsu967
Thx, now I can translate it to arabic 💓🍧
@karinafabila6328
I love you Lola. You definitely don't get enough credit!!
@honeybee4738
She needs to be much more recognized...
@donnyr8805
why shes underated , she could be famous like Lana right ?
@hospitalcakewalk
... no. She sounds exactly like Melanie Martinez in this so she sounds like a copycat. Some of her music is okay, but this is just too cut and paste.
@eyeball5685
@@hospitalcakewalk Well maybe if you can start appreciating artists that are actually trying to give us good content, then the World would've been a better place
@hospitalcakewalk
@@eyeball5685 I do that already so
@jessefulton8841
Donny R aren’t u kinda glad she’s not? It’s like your own secret door to another place..
@ezrealxshsh5460
@@hospitalcakewalk She doesn't sound like Melanie lmao. Clean your ears before you start talking bullshit and accusing someone of copying without a reason