Kidman's breakthrough was in the 1989 thriller Dead Calm. Her performances in films such as Days Of Thunder (1990), To Die For (1995) and Moulin Rouge! (2001) won her critical acclaim, and her performance in The Hours (2002) was acknowledged with several notable film awards including the Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2003, Kidman received her star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California.
She is also known for her marriage to Tom Cruise and her current marriage to country musician Keith Urban.
As a result of being born to Australian parents in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kidman has dual citizenship in Australia and the United States.
One Day I'll Fly Away
Nicole Kidman Lyrics
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Can't stand the light
When will I begin?
To live again?
One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
When will love be through with me
Why live life from dream to dream
And dread the day when dreaming ends
One day I'll fly away!
Leave all this to yesterday!
Why live life from dream to dream!?
And dreamt the day when dreaming ends
One day I'll fly away
Fly fly away
The song "One Day I'll Fly Away" by Nicole Kidman is about feeling trapped in a situation and desiring to escape it. The singer is experiencing a sense of stagnation in their life, which is represented by their preference for the night over the day. They are longing for a change, and wondering when they will find the strength to move on and truly start living again. The chorus uses the metaphor of flying away to show the desire for liberation from their current circumstances. The singer is ready to leave the past behind and start anew. They are questioning the meanings of love and life, and expressing a sense of futility in chasing after dreams, as they know that all dreams eventually come to an end.
The song is a powerful depiction of the human struggle to break free from the limitations that hold us back. It speaks to the universal desire for change and growth, and the longing for a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The lyrics are haunting and introspective, making the song memorable and emotionally resonant.
Line by Line Meaning
I follow the night
I enjoy being active during the night time when the world is more peaceful.
Can't stand the light
I find it difficult to handle the bright light that comes with daytime.
When will I begin?
I wonder when my life will start again after a difficult period.
To live again?
I long to experience life again after a period of feeling stuck or stagnant.
One day I'll fly away
Someday, I will leave my current situation behind and pursue something new and exciting.
Leave all this to yesterday
I will let go of everything from my past and start anew.
What more could your love do for me
I am grateful for your love, but I need to find my own happiness and fulfillment.
When will love be through with me
I wonder when love will stop causing me pain and heartache.
Why live life from dream to dream
I question why I keep looking for happiness in my dreams instead of seeking it out in reality.
And dread the day when dreaming ends
I fear the moment when I wake up to reality and realize my dreams will never come true.
Fly fly away
I am excited to take flight and embark on a new journey.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Will Jennings, Joseph Leslie Sample
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