Time for Me to Fly
REO Speedwagon Lyrics
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Been up and down for you
But I just can't get any relief
I've swallowed my pride for you
I've lived and lied for you
But you still make me feel like a thief
You got me stealing your love away
Peeling the years away
And we can't relive it
Oh, I make you laugh
And you make me cry
I believe it's time for me to fly
You said we'd work it out
You said that you had no doubt
That deep down we were really in love
Oh, but I'm tired of holding on
To a feeling I know is gone
I do believe that I've had enough
I've had enough of the falseness
Of a worn-out relation
Enough of the jealousy
And the intoleration
Oh, I make you laugh
And you make me cry
I believe it's time for me to fly
Time for me to fly
Oh, I've got to set myself free
(Time for me to fly)
And that's just how it's got to be
I know it hurts to say goodbye
But it's time for me to fly
Oh, don't you know it's time for me to fly
Oh, I've got to set myself free
(Time for me to fly)
Oh, babe, that's just how it's got to be
I know it hurts to say goodbye
But it's time for me to fly
It's time for me to fly
It's time for me to fly
(It's time for me to fly)
It's time for me to fly
(It's time for me to fly)
It's time for me to fly
(It's time for me to fly)
It's time for me to fly
"Time for Me to Fly" is a song by American rock band REO Speedwagon, released in 1978. The lyrics of the song tell a story of a person who has been in a relationship that has been tumultuous and draining. The singer has given their all and has tried to make it work, but they haven't been able to find any relief. They have sacrificed their pride and have lied for the person they are in a relationship with, but they still can't make it work. The person they're with refuses to give them the love they need and instead, they're stealing it from them. They have come to realize that it's time for them to fly and to set themselves free from this toxic relationship.
The song tells a story about the end of a relationship that has gone sour. The person they're with has been manipulative and controlling, and it's time for the singer to move on. The song has a bittersweet quality to it, as the singer knows that leaving will be painful, but necessary for their own well-being. The song features a driving rock rhythm and a catchy chorus, making it one of the most popular songs of REO Speedwagon.
Overall, "Time for Me to Fly" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has been in a difficult relationship. The lyrics are universal and relatable, making the song relevant today, many decades after it was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been around for you
I have been a constant presence in your life
Been up and down for you
I have been through good and bad times with you
But I just can't get any relief
But I am not getting any emotional support in return
I've swallowed my pride for you
I have put aside my ego for your sake
I've lived and lied for you
I have had to pretend and deceive for your benefit
But you still make me feel like a thief
But my actions have made me feel guilty and dishonest
You got me stealing your love away
Your love is not freely given, I have to take it
'Cause you never give it
You won't give me your love willingly
Peeling the years away
Trying to hold on to a fading memory of the past
And we can't relive it
But we can't go back in time to change things
Oh, I make you laugh
I can bring happiness to you
And you make me cry
But you also bring me pain and sorrow
I believe it's time for me to fly
I believe it's time for me to move on and leave this relationship behind
You said we'd work it out
You promised that our problems would be solved
You said that you had no doubt
You were confident that our love would endure
That deep down we were really in love
That our love was still strong despite our problems
Oh, but I'm tired of holding on
But I am tired of waiting for things to get better
To a feeling I know is gone
To a love that has faded away
I do believe that I've had enough
I have reached my limit and can't take it anymore
I've had enough of the falseness
I am tired of pretending that things are okay
Of a worn-out relation
Of a relationship that has lost its spark
Enough of the jealousy
I can't tolerate the jealousy anymore
And the intoleration
And the lack of acceptance and understanding
Time for me to fly
It's time for me to move on
Oh, I've got to set myself free
I need to free myself from this relationship
And that's just how it's got to be
I have to accept that this is the right thing to do
I know it hurts to say goodbye
I am aware that parting ways will be painful
But it's time for me to fly
But I must leave to start anew
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Kevin Patrick Jr. Cronin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@janiceneal6619
Being from the Midwest (the Illinois side of St.Louis), fortunate to have seen REO 18 times. You ALWAYS get what you paid for with this band.
They absolutely do not disappoint!!!!!!
I've got to meet them, and once on my birthday w/ autograph CD.
I'm currently making my new song lists. Tryin to just pick 3 from each band/artists. NOT WITH REO!!!
1)Back on the road again
2)Don't Let Him Go
3)Only the Strong Survive
4)Keep Pushin'
5)Time for Me to Fly
6)Wish You Were Here
7)Say You Love Me
So far, I've only just started!!!😜🤪😁😊😁😄😃😀
@buddyaustin7232
Greetings from your musical brother from the Missouri side of St. Louis! Love the Speedwagon since they first popped up on KSHE in the ‘70s. Awesome that you got to meet them. So sad when Gary passed away. Kevin and Gary were like oil and water at times, but they kicked out some great music.
I’ll add my list to yours:
- Time for me to fly
- Roll with the changes
- Keep pushin’
- Back on the road again
- 157 Riverside Ave.
- Ridin’ the storm out
Rock on! 🤘🏼
@mystify4149
❤❤❤I'm listening in 2024 . Good music never dies💯🤗💝
@patriciatafolla7850
I'm listening to it right now 2024🎉
@williamglisson3683
Amen and thank God for being such an awesome and amazing silent s😊ong writer and the creator of all the songs and the music 🎶 in the world 🌎 and I hope you All have been blessed with a wonderful message from God in every song we have heard of the message from God is there for you and I hope you are listening to what he is saying to you and I hope you have a blessed life and your family as well 🙏 just wanted to ☘️🌵 the seed❤ and the TGIF is not about thank God it's Friday IT is a Message from God also it means Today God Is First 🥇🙏🙌🤗
@Teresa7087
My fav REO tune. Back when musicians had to have talent. No autotune, no gimmicks. Just pure talent.
@michaelsmith_32329_
Hello Teresa.. how are you doing?
@RickyAlexander-bt6ru
@@michaelsmith_32329_ who's Teresa?
@RickyAlexander-bt6ru
Great song!!!
@paultreadaway102
Compared to any other Artist they got played alot on MTV this just one of them in the pure rare gems of others also even Reo rare stuff is superb to their overplayed jubebox same songs u get sick of
@pauledward7023
Riding the storm our
Is a nice hot 🔥 number too. Especially live in the past.
@chadandrew4762
Man I'll tell you...Kevin Cronin is one of the most underrated voices of rock and roll. He's a national treasure.