Theme
Rocky Soundtrack - Bill Conti Lyrics


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Trying hard now
It's so hard now
Trying hard now

Gettin' strong now
Coming on, now
Gettin' strong now
Gonna fly now




Flyin' high now
Gonna fly, fly, fly

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Rocky Theme Song by Bill Conti depict the struggle and determination of the main character, Rocky Balboa. The first stanza begins with "Trying hard now, it's so hard now, trying hard now." These lines reveal the emotional and physical effort Rocky puts into his training as he prepares for his big fight. The repetition of "trying hard now" emphasizes his determination and suggests that he is pushing himself to the limit.


The second stanza shifts gears to "Gettin' strong now, coming on now, gettin' strong now." Here, we can see a transformation in Rocky's character, as he becomes more confident and empowered. The repetition of "gettin' strong now" shows that he is gaining the strength he needs to win. He is coming on strong and is ready to take on whatever challenge comes his way.


The final stanza is the most powerful, with the iconic line "Gonna fly now, flyin' high now, gonna fly, fly, fly." This line serves as a metaphor for Rocky's journey from a small-time boxer to a championship contender. The repetition of "gonna fly now" suggests that he has finally broken through his limitations, and is soaring towards greatness. Overall, the lyrics of the Rocky Theme Song are a powerful representation of Rocky's unwavering determination and his journey towards success.


Line by Line Meaning

Trying hard now
Putting in a lot of effort at this moment


It's so hard now
This task is currently very difficult


Trying hard now
Continuing to put in effort


Gettin' strong now
Becoming more powerful and capable


Coming on, now
Advancing forward with determination


Gettin' strong now
Continuing to become more powerful


Gonna fly now
Going to soar and achieve great things


Flyin' high now
Moving upwards to new heights of success


Gonna fly, fly, fly
Going to fly with great speed and agility




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYN ROBBINS, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI

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@AnthonyMcqueen1987

I dedicate this masterpiece of music to my late uncle who recently passed, he loved this film and praised it since he was a child. He taught me the value of not giving up and talent alone does not guarantee anything.

- Rest in peace, 1966 to 2022

@FBtalia84

Please let me know his name and surname. I'll have him mentioned during a Mass for his soul

@kaiketsuzoro6890

Deepest condolence.........

@william9922

You can’t dedicate anything , this isn’t yours

@agustinovejero4303

Q.E.P.D tu tío mis condolencias

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@angel-tz9jh

Voilà ça c'est la vraie musique de Rocky un chef-d'œuvre Billy Conti

@mendoza.martinez.javier9571

Hace unos meses caí en depresión, fue una de las veces que más me sentí en desesperación en mi vida, pero ví las películas de Rocky, de la 1 a la 4 y decidí levantarme del hoyo en el que estaba y salir a correr y al gym todos los días, al principio por mi falta de condición no aguantaba pero un día después de 3 horas de ejercicio me puse esta canción ya cuando estaba por terminar de correr, me quemaban las piernas como no tenía idea pero la música me obligó a no rendirme y justo cuando llegó al climax de la canción llegué a mi casa y me desvaneci llorando de la emoción porque sabía que en ese momento había salido de la depresión que tenía, y todo por las grandes enseñanzas que la saga de Rocky me dió de no rendirme jamás :') más que un personaje de ficción, Rocky es una leyenda de la cultura popular 🙌

@masonbrown4224

Thanks for the inspiration, very nice comment

@silviapavone6089

Thx 💪❤

@thirabx6954

The Rocky Theme is by far the best. Rock a hero

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