Fly
R.Cena Lyrics


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Uhh huh, uhh huh, uhh huh, fly!
Whoo! Whooo! This is for the kids!
This is only for the kids!!

Mommy! Daddy! I know, you love me
Bad grades, Playstations
Restrictions, you take it from me
But God forbids, something goes wrong
You call, the police
Well guess what! I found
In the drawer, of Daddy's

[Chorus:]
Oh God (oh God!) ohh God (oh God!)
Oh God (oh God!) Hey! (c'mon!)
It won't be long, till you see me on the news!!
Another soul lost at sea - while taking a cruise!!
Gasping for air makes the righteous path - harder to choose
What if he'd fly or die! sink or swim!
Which one shall I choose?!?! (yeah!)

Stupid shrink - give fade, by the hour - three fifty
He can't - figure out, what's wrong - with me
Dumbass - girlfriend, fuck my friend - she's a ho
I tried telling - mom and dad
But they're more concerned - with the poor falling out

[Chorus]

Now I'm in with - the negotiator
And he says to me (you don't want to die boy)
(It's not the right time, you have a bright mind)
(You'll do great things in your lifetime)
I screamed no!! I beat his ass
He turned around, I seen his wings
And just then, the bell rings
I was in school, it was just a dream!!

[Chorus]


It won't be long...
Gasping for air makes the righteous path - harder to choose




Fly or die! sink or swim!
Which one shall I choose?!?! (yeah!)

Overall Meaning

The song "Fly" by R.Cena is a powerful and thought-provoking piece that touches on themes of rebellion, confusion and existential angst. In the first verse of the song, the artist addresses the pressure put on children by their parents to succeed academically and behave in a certain way. Despite their parents' attempts to keep them safe, the singer feels trapped and restricted, with no outlet for their frustration. The lyrics suggest that in this scenario, anything could happen to the child, like ending up on the news.


In the second verse, the artist continues to highlight the sense of dissatisfaction and alienation felt by young people. The singer talks about their troubles with mental health professionals and relationships, suggesting that they are struggling to find a way to fit in and be happy. This verse also includes a pointed commentary on the hypocrisy of the wealthy and powerful, who are more concerned with appearances than with real problems.


The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with its vivid imagery of being lost at sea, gasping for air and facing difficult choices. The repetition of the phrase "fly or die, sink or swim" is a stark reminder of the challenges that life can present, and the fact that sometimes there is no easy solution or escape. However, there is also a sense of hope and defiance in the way the artist sings these lines and faces this difficult choice.


Overall, "Fly" is a complex and emotionally charged song that speaks to the struggles faced by young people in today's society. It encourages listeners to confront the difficulties in their own lives and make bold choices, even in the face of overwhelming odds.


Line by Line Meaning

Uhh huh, uhh huh, uhh huh, fly!
I am excited and ready to take flight towards my dreams, ambitions, and desires.


Whoo! Whooo! This is for the kids!
This song is dedicated to the younger generation, who still have the chance to make something great out of their lives.


Mommy! Daddy! I know, you love me
I acknowledge that my parents care for me deeply.


Bad grades, Playstations
Despite my academic struggles, I still find solace in my hobbies and interests.


Restrictions, you take it from me
My parents impose limitations on me and take away things I enjoy when I don't meet their expectations.


But God forbids, something goes wrong
If anything unfortunate happens, my parents would resort to calling the police on my behalf.


You call, the police
My parents would contact law enforcement if they feel like something is amiss.


Well guess what! I found
To spite my parents, I found something in my dad's drawer.


In the drawer, of Daddy's
I discovered something I shouldn't have in my father's belongings.


Oh God (oh God!) ohh God (oh God!)
This is an exclamation of shock, surprise, disbelief, or fear.


It won't be long, till you see me on the news!!
I fear that my actions may lead to negative consequences that will be reported on the news.


Another soul lost at sea - while taking a cruise!!
I fear that I may be one of many young people whose promising future is compromised by a dangerous activity or decision.


Gasping for air makes the righteous path - harder to choose
When under stress or adversity, it becomes more difficult to choose the morally correct option.


What if he'd fly or die! sink or swim!
I am confronted with a tough decision that may lead to success or calamity.


Which one shall I choose?!?! (yeah!)
I am conflicted and unsure of what choice to make.


Stupid shrink - give fade, by the hour - three fifty
I dislike my therapist and find the sessions unhelpful, as they cost $350 an hour and don't identify the underlying issue.


He can't - figure out, what's wrong - with me
I feel unseen and unheard by my therapist, who is unable to provide me with meaningful insight.


Dumbass - girlfriend, fuck my friend - she's a ho
I am hurt and angry that my friend and girlfriend have betrayed me by cheating on me with each other.


I tried telling - mom and dad
I attempted to confide in my parents, but they were not sympathetic or engaged in my struggles.


But they're more concerned - with the poor falling out
My parents care more about the less fortunate facing hardships rather than my own personal issues.


Now I'm in with - the negotiator
In my dream sequence, I am interacting with a negotiator.


And he says to me (you don't want to die boy)
The negotiator is trying to dissuade me from making a hasty decision that will lead to my death.


(It's not the right time, you have a bright mind)
My potential is recognized by the negotiator, who believes that I am capable of achieving great things.


(You'll do great things in your lifetime)
The negotiator sees potential in me and wants to give me the chance to fulfill it.


I screamed no!! I beat his ass
I am resistant to change and the negotiator's message, instead lashing out violently.


He turned around, I seen his wings
In a surreal moment, I witness the negotiator revealing their true nature as an angel, with wings.


And just then, the bell rings
I am jolted awake from the dream sequence when a bell rings in my actual school surroundings.


I was in school, it was just a dream!!
The entire preceding stanza was revealed to be a dream sequence; I wasn't actually engaged with a negotiator or angel.


It won't be long...
I am aware that time is fleeting and that decisions can have lasting consequences.


Fly or die! sink or swim!
I am confronted with a difficult choice that will be crucial to my future success or failure.


Which one shall I choose?!?! (yeah!)
I am desperate to make the right decision but am uncertain which path to take.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS

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