Gonna Fly Now
Rocky Orchestra Lyrics
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Tryin' hard now
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
Feelin' strong now
Gonna fly now, flying high now
Gonna fly, fly, fly
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
Feelin' strong now
Gonna fly now, flying high now
Gonna fly, fly, fly
The lyrics to Rocky Orchestra's "Gonna Fly Now" are about perseverance and determination in the face of struggle. The singer is constantly reminding themselves to "try hard now" and feel "strong now" because with hard work and patience, they will soon be able to "fly high now". The repetition of these phrases adds to the sense of urgency and motivation in the song, as if the singer is giving themselves a pep talk. The song is likely meant to inspire listeners to keep pushing themselves towards their goals, no matter how hard things may seem in the moment.
The line "Gonna Fly Now" has become synonymous with the Rocky movie franchise, as it was featured prominently in the first film's iconic training montage. The song, composed by Bill Conti, has since become a staple of sports films and motivational playlists. It is often played at sporting events and the famous trumpet fanfare is widely recognized.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryin' hard now, it's so hard now
Putting in a lot of effort currently, it's a difficult task
Tryin' hard now
Continuing to put in a lot of effort
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
Feeling physically and mentally powerful, success is imminent
Gonna fly now, flying high now
Metaphorically soaring, on top of the world
Gonna fly, fly, fly
Going to take off, achieve one's goals
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
Still feeling physically and mentally powerful, success is still imminent
Gonna fly now, flying high now
Continuing to metaphorically soar, on top of the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYN ROBBINS, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI
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