Fly Not So Fast
Miranda Sex Garden Lyrics
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my only joy and jewel
pity at last my tears
o' be not cruel
ay me ay me
alas alas she's gone and left me
die die my heart
all joy all joy is now bereft me
In "Fly Not So Fast," Miranda Sex Garden sings about the sorrow of losing a loved one. The singer pleads for their lover to slow down and wait for them, as the thought of being alone is unbearable. The lyrics are full of despair and heartache as the singer comes to terms with the fact that they have been left behind. The use of repetition in "ay me ay me," "alas alas," and "all joy all joy" emphasize the depth of the pain the singer is feeling. The words "die die my heart" convey the sense of hopelessness and overwhelming grief. Overall, the lyrics explore the painful experience of loss and the intense emotions that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
fly not so fast
Please slow down or stop, there's no reason to rush through life
my only joy and jewel
You are my source of happiness and my most valuable possession
pity at last my tears
It's a shame that you didn't feel compassion for me and now I'm crying
o' be not cruel
Please don't be unkind or hurt me
ay me ay me
An expression of sorrow or lament
alas alas she's gone and left me
Unfortunately, she has departed and abandoned me
die die my heart
My heart is filled with such despair that it feels as if it's dying
all joy all joy is now bereft me
I have lost all happiness and contentment because you are no longer with me
Contributed by Sarah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin
on Fear
I always thought that the last two lines were:
"Afraid to laugh, afraid to cry,
Afraid to love, afraid to try.