I'll Fly Away
Rev. B.C. Campbell Lyrics
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I’m so over it, better days
Will I pray I know is heaven sent
They think I’m a irrelevant because I’m praying hard,
Living for the day when I see my God, I’ll beat the the odds
I knew, it bow to the ground raise a fist
Won’t he do it, that’s Yeshua
I stay prepping for this reason in this garden of Eden believe me
I’ll fly high above the stars, I’ll fly to be close to you God
I'll fly (Yeah) (Yeah) (Yeah)
High above the sky
Oh (Yeah)(Yeah) (Yeah) (Yeah) I'll fly, God I'll fly
Remember them days when I wanted to just give it up
Depression sitting in my thoughts
Were just to get a cup
I was lonely in my mind in a darker
Place see life is cool when you pacing
In a rat race
Until you cheese and fall out cha place
Give me my space out my way I’m
Fine but I ain’t OK
Living for tomorrow and out here dying for today
Asking myself should I go or
Let me stay (Yeah)
I’ll fly high above the stars, I’ll fly to be close to you God
I'll fly (Yeah) (Yeah) (Yeah)
High above the stars
Oh, (Yeah)(Yeah) (Yeah) (Yeah) I'll fly God I'll fly
The lyrics to Rev. B.C. Campbell's song I'll Fly Away speak to the struggles of life and the desire to transcend them through faith. The opening line, "Stuck in my ways was a phase," suggests a past where the singer was resistant to change, but the phrase "I'm so over it, better days" indicates a newfound optimism. The singer believes that their prayers are heaven sent and acknowledges that others may find their devotion irrelevant. The lines "Living for the day when I see my God, I'll beat the odds" encapsulate the crux of the song - a desire to be reunited with the divine and overcome worldly obstacles.
The next verse highlights the singer's past struggles with depression and the desire to give up, but they have found strength in their faith. The metaphor of "pacing in a rat race" suggests a life lived in frenzied pursuit of material success. However, the singer has found a deeper purpose in their faith, declaring "I'll fly high above the stars, I'll fly to be close to you God." The repetition of "Yeah" evokes a sense of conviction and the final line, "God I'll fly," is a declaration of unwavering devotion.
One interesting fact is that the song was written in the 1920s by Albert E. Brumley, a songwriter from Oklahoma. It has since been covered by numerous artists and has become a staple in many Christian hymnals. Another fact is that the song was famously performed by Johnny Cash in his final public performance at the Carter Family Fold in Virginia in 2003.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck in my ways was a phase
I used to be stuck in my old habits, but I've moved past that phase now.
I’m so over it, better days
I'm completely done with my old ways and looking forward to a better future.
Will I pray I know is heaven sent
I believe that praying is a direct connection to heaven and a powerful tool for change.
They think I’m a irrelevant because I’m praying hard,
People underestimate the power of my prayers and don't take me seriously because of it.
Living for the day when I see my God, I’ll beat the the odds
I'm looking forward to the day when I meet God, and I know I can overcome any obstacles to get there.
I knew, it bow to the ground raise a fist
I have faith that if I pray, even the impossible can happen and I can celebrate victory.
Won’t he do it, that’s Yeshua
I have faith that Jesus can make anything happen.
I stay prepping for this reason in this garden of Eden believe me
I'm preparing myself for the eventual paradise of heaven, and I know it's worth it.
When I say the time is hot in this season. Yeah
I know that the current period in my life is difficult, but I'm ready to face those challenges.
I’ll fly high above the stars, I’ll fly to be close to you God
I believe that when I die, I'll be able to fly up to heaven and be close to God.
Remember them days when I wanted to just give it up
I used to feel like giving up on life and my faith.
Depression sitting in my thoughts
Depression was overwhelming me and affecting my thoughts.
Were just to get a cup
Even just getting a cup of something was a struggle.
I was lonely in my mind in a darker
My thoughts were isolating and dark.
Place see life is cool when you pacing
Life is great when you're moving forward and making progress.
In a rat race
Life can feel like a competition where you're constantly trying to outdo others.
Until you cheese and fall out cha place
Until you get a taste of success and then lose it all.
Give me my space out my way I’m
I need some space and to be able to live life on my own terms.
Fine but I ain’t OK
I may look like I'm doing fine, but internally, I still have struggles.
Living for tomorrow and out here dying for today
I have hope for the future, but the present moment can still be difficult.
Asking myself should I go or Let me stay (Yeah)
Sometimes I wonder if it's better to just give up and die, or if I should keep pushing forward and living.
I’ll fly high above the stars, I’ll fly to be close to you God
Once again, I believe that when I die, I'll be able to fly up to heaven and be close to God.
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Written by: ALVIN SANTAMARIA, ISAIAH HILL, LEEWAYNE JOHNSON
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