I'm Gonna Fly
Nathan Feuerstein Lyrics


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Yeah... you ever have one of them days when you wake up and you wish you could just forget about everything... throw the pain away for just one minute, look at the sunshine instead of the rain.
You know what I mean? Smile.

I was driving down the road today and saw the sun shine through my window
It made me smile, yeah I ain't done that in a while (that in a while)
Yeah, I saw a rainbow up in the sky
It made me wanna grow wings and spread them and fly
I could if I tried to, listen, I bet the birds in the sky do (the birds in the sky do)
Sometimes I see the rain coming up out in the clouds
I could care less, let the rain come down on my face, wash the pain away (wash the pain away)
See, I don't like the feeling of loosing control
But at least for one moment, I'm gonna let things go... and just be myself...
Spread my wings and yell (wings and yell)

I'm gonna fly
I don't care what nobody says
And I don't care what nobody thinks
I'm gonna fly
Forget about everything else and put a smile on and just be me
I'm gonna fly
Forget about the tears in my eyes for a moment, leave it behind me
I'm gonna fly (yeah), yeah, I'm gonna fly (I'm gonna fly, yeah)

I was driving down the road today and saw the rain fall on my windshield
It made me sad but then I laughed (then I laughed)
'Cause everybody knows it's gonna rain, so it won't feel so good if I never felt pain
I like that sound, but when I look around (I look around)
I see people just like me sitting down with the pain, trying to follow their dreams
And I get lost in the moment, in case you haven't noticed
Everybody wants love, but I don't know where to find it
So I wrote a song as a little bit of a reminder
Just be myself and nobody else

I'm gonna fly
I don't care what nobody says
And I don't care what nobody thinks
I'm gonna fly
Forget about everything else and put a smile on and just be me
I'm gonna fly
Forget about the tears in my eyes for a moment, leave it all behind me
I'm gonna fly (yeah), yeah, I'm gonna fly (I'm gonna fly, yeah)

This is my moment so I'm gonna do my best to control it
I feel like I'm walking through a door that has never been opened
What's on the other side, I don't have a clue where I'm going
To be honest, I could care less if anyone knows it
I put on a smile and bolt my feet through the door
All of a sudden, I don't feel the pain anymore
For some reason, I feel like I'm apart from the ground
Like every pain that I'd ever felt is off of me now
Must be flying or something whether I'm up in a cloud
Look at me, wow, well this is kinda freaking me out
Must be a dream, either way, I don't wanna come down
Like the feeling of feeling like I've no longer been bound
Turn around for a second, I look back and the door shut
Maybe I should go back, but I don't know... for what...
Come on Nate, you must be losing your mind
Maybe so, but here I go... follow me up to the skies... (singing)

I'm gonna fly
I don't care what nobody says
And I don't care what nobody thinks
I'm gonna fly
Forget about everything else and put a smile on and just be me
I'm gonna fly




Forget about the tears in my eyes for a moment, leave it all behind me
I'm gonna fly (yeah), yeah, I'm gonna fly (I'm gonna fly, yeah)

Overall Meaning

Nathan Feuerstein's "I'm Gonna Fly" is an inspiring song about letting go of pain and finding the strength to soar above it all. The lyrics describe a moment of realization and inner peace, as the singer sees the beauty in the world around him and decides to chase his dreams. Feuerstein reflects on the struggles and challenges of life, recognizing that pain is inevitable but also necessary for growth. However, he chooses to focus on the positive and embrace his true self, with all its flaws and imperfections.


The first verse sets the stage with a common sentiment that many people can relate to: waking up and just wanting to forget about everything. The singer spots sunshine through his car window and is inspired to smile for the first time in a while. He sees a rainbow and imagines flying like the birds, free from earthly troubles. Even when it rains, he welcomes the feeling of washing the pain away, willing to let go of control and be himself. The chorus repeats the titular phrase, "I'm gonna fly," as a declaration of independence and self-belief.


In the second verse, the singer continues his introspection, contemplating the sound of rain falling on his windshield. Though it makes him sad at first, he realizes that everyone experiences pain and that it's a necessary part of life. He looks around and sees people like him, trying to follow their dreams despite the obstacles. He wrote the song as a reminder to himself and others to be true to themselves and not worry about pleasing others. In the final verse, he takes a leap of faith and walks through a door that's never been opened, symbolizing a new beginning. He feels weightless and free, as if he's flying, and decides to keep going despite the unknown.


Overall, "I'm Gonna Fly" is a song about hope and resilience. It encourages listeners to overcome their fears and take risks, with the understanding that pain and setbacks are part of the journey. By embracing our true selves and following our dreams, we can achieve greatness and soar above the clouds.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah... you ever have one of them days when you wake up and you wish you could just forget about everything... throw the pain away for just one minute, look at the sunshine instead of the rain.
Have you ever felt the desire to escape from everything and forget all the hardships just for a moment, and cherish the beauty of the world?


I was driving down the road today and saw the sun shine through my window It made me smile, yeah I ain't done that in a while (that in a while) Yeah, I saw a rainbow up in the sky It made me wanna grow wings and spread them and fly I could if I tried to, listen, I bet the birds in the sky do (the birds in the sky do) Sometimes I see the rain coming up out in the clouds I could care less, let the rain come down on my face, wash the pain away (wash the pain away) See, I don't like the feeling of loosing control But at least for one moment, I'm gonna let things go... and just be myself... Spread my wings and yell (wings and yell)
The artist narrates his experience of witnessing nature's beauty, which fills him with the urge to grow wings and fly. He expresses his willingness to let go of his worries and pain temporarily and embrace his true self to experience liberation.


I'm gonna fly I don't care what nobody says And I don't care what nobody thinks I'm gonna fly Forget about everything else and put a smile on and just be me I'm gonna fly Forget about the tears in my eyes for a moment, leave it behind me I'm gonna fly (yeah), yeah, I'm gonna fly (I'm gonna fly, yeah)
The artist asserts his determination to free himself from the opinions of others and just be himself. He aims to forget all his worries and sorrows and find joy in his identity.


I was driving down the road today and saw the rain fall on my windshield It made me sad but then I laughed (then I laughed) 'Cause everybody knows it's gonna rain, so it won't feel so good if I never felt pain I like that sound, but when I look around (I look around) I see people just like me sitting down with the pain, trying to follow their dreams And I get lost in the moment, in case you haven't noticed Everybody wants love, but I don't know where to find it So I wrote a song as a little bit of a reminder Just be myself and nobody else
The artist describes how he laughs even in moments of sadness because only through experiencing pain can we appreciate the good things. He observes that people around him, like him, are striving to achieve their dreams despite pain and challenges. He expresses his confusion about love and reiterates the importance of being true to oneself.


This is my moment so I'm gonna do my best to control it I feel like I'm walking through a door that has never been opened What's on the other side, I don't have a clue where I'm going To be honest, I could care less if anyone knows it I put on a smile and bolt my feet through the door All of a sudden, I don't feel the pain anymore For some reason, I feel like I'm apart from the ground Like every pain that I'd ever felt is off of me now Must be flying or something whether I'm up in a cloud Look at me, wow, well this is kinda freaking me out Must be a dream, either way, I don't wanna come down Like the feeling of feeling like I've no longer been bound Turn around for a second, I look back and the door shut Maybe I should go back, but I don't know... for what... Come on Nate, you must be losing your mind Maybe so, but here I go... follow me up to the skies... (singing)
The artist describes a moment he feels like he's opening a door to a new beginning and decides to enjoy this moment. He describes feeling like he's flying and his pain is temporarily gone. He marvels at the experience of feeling unbound and hopes to prolong it. However, he realizes that the door has shut and wonders if he should go back but decides to keep moving forward.




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@HappilyAnonymousGirl

It’s amazing to me how similar all my lyrics are to his in his old songs.

It’s so crazy. It actually gives me a lot of hope for myself as an artist.

Man, I just can’t stress enough how much it feels like I “copied” him without even knowing he existed, ‘cause I surprisingly didn’t know about him when I first started writing.

I wrote for about a year before I discovered him, and when I finally did,
my freaking jaw dropped.

I’m so freaking thankful to God for that day. NF gives me so much inspiration.



All comments from YouTube:

@Darkcrow1519

A few months before my son passed away he plays some sad songs and like he put a list together and I found it on his YouTube playlist and this song happen to be one of them and a good bit of others and it's like he knew but didn't know how to tell anyone he was gonna go. I miss him every day and there hasn't been a day that has not went by I have not cried for him or for missing him so dearly. Most parent don't think it could happen but let me tell you life is very short and if you got kids love them and love them with all you have because they can be called home.

@americawaters4257

❤🙏❤️

@jonathandominguez8029

I just took the rest of the day off to get my daughter from daycare just to hug her after reading your comment. I am sorry this happened to you. I will pray for you today.

@Becky-hy4gp

Sorry I know it's hard prayers

@urdigitaldetox0218

Sorry for your loss I cant imagine losing my son that way I'm so sorry and your son had good taste in music nf his lyrics are relatable him gremlin raps and Ivan b are the rappers where I cry bcuz there songs hit home

@user-nq9ez4dm8z

Sorry

@GL-uy2re

Thanks for never letting the world hide your voice.

@treejsjsdjsksk

It's truly sad that you have to create havoc at the expense of another person's life to build your self-esteem and self-confidence. I will pray for you and I hope this is not continue. I hope you stop cuz nobody deserves to be treated this way by you

@treejsjsdjsksk

Chief Nathan Christian Crook whatever name you go by on the hundreds of accounts that you have on band lab I'm sorry you have to resort to that level to seek attention. I do not need a full-time audience for my confidence or self-esteem. I am not hiding my voice from anybody. It's just a shame that you have to spoil it for other members that have joined at the end of the day. It's on you. I will continue to march on and I will continue to pray for you

@ignoranceisblissindeed

NF's message is always something super special and relatable to me. It's therapy in the absolute best form!!! God do I ever need it right now.... Therapy, that is!!!!!!!!!!!

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