Hagar, now a sort of modern-day Jimmy Buffett, has earned his place in rock n roll history as one of hard rock's premier front men who not only has an ample, strong, belting vocal range with soulful melody and tone, but his duality as a formidable lead guitarist and guitar-riff-monger puts him in a league shared with few others in terms of versatility and overall right to rock.
He now tours with Mike Anthony, former bassist for Van Halen.
He resides with his family in Mill Valley, CA.
Hagar is currently in a band called "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. Their self titled debut album was released to critical acclaim
Sammy Hagar is also known as the Red Rocker, due to the fact he almost always wears red shirts or plays a red guitar, or more likely that he has red hair?
Seems that Chickenfoot is on a hiatus as Joe Satriani has gone back to solo and CF has yet to follow up with a new LP.
Eagles Fly
Sammy Hagar Lyrics
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I saw fire in the sky
I felt my heart pound in my chest
I heard an eagle cry
Hey!
I'm alive when I breathe the air
I watch an eagle rise above the trees
Project myself into what he sees
So take me away
Come on fly me away
Lift me up so high
Where eagles fly
I often dreamed that I could sail through the sky
I've always wished I could fly
The simple life of a bird on the wing
Oh, Lord, I could sing
Take me away
Come on, fly me away
Lift me up so high
Where eagles fly
Now I'm alive and I breathe the air
They wash the earth from my face
I catch a glimpse of another dream
I turned, I looked, I turned and looked again, 'cause I see no trace
Take me away
Come on, fly me away
I want to fly away, yeah
Pick me up so high
Where eagles fly
Yeah
Oh, yeah!
C'mon baby!
Where eagles fly
Come on take me away
I want to fly away
Where eagles fly
You can run me away
Chase me away
Sail me away
Fly me away
Run away with me, baby
Where eagles fly
Oh, yeah...
Sammy Hagar's "Eagles Fly" is a reflective and introspective song that articulates the desire to break away from the monotony of life and seek a sense of freedom and adventure. The lyrics start with the imagery of a bright and fiery sunrise that immediately invigorates the artist, sparking a sense of awe and wonder. The powerful yet calming cries of eagles add to the sense of majesty and awe. The artist starts to long for that feeling of liberation, to "breathe the air," "feel the wind" and "watch an eagle rise above the trees." By stepping into the eagle's perspective, the artist imagines himself transported to new dimensions of reality, and prays for a chance to be taken away to where "eagles fly."
The subsequent verses continue to express this desire for flight and the metaphysical, combining an almost childlike fantasy with an adult weariness of life's static repetition. The artist envisions being able to sail through the skies and live a simple, carefree life like a bird, singing atop the trees, feeling endless and free. Yet, the song also has a certain melancholy as the artist searches for an escape from the drudgery of life, only to find that nothing has changed around him, and still has to continue living in the same mundane existence".
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday morning, nine A.M.
The song starts with a new day dawning, creating a sense of freshness and new beginning.
I saw fire in the sky
The artist saw the sun rising creating beautiful sky visuals.
I felt my heart pound in my chest
The beautiful visuals of the dawn made the artist feel alive and filled with a sense of joy.
I heard an eagle cry
The artist was so present in the moment that they observed a passing eagle in the sky.
Hey!
An exclamation expressing excitement and happiness felt by the artist in the presence of nature's beauty.
I'm alive when I breathe the air
The artist feels the freshness and positivity of each breath, which symbolizes a sense of being alive and happy.
I feel the wind smell the earth in the air
The wind carries the earthy smell around, and the artist can sense and appreciate it.
I watch an eagle rise above the trees
The artist observes an eagle, which is a majestic bird, soaring into the sky, and is inspired by it.
Project myself into what he sees
The artist visualizes the eagle's viewpoint and wants to absorb and mirror its positive energy.
So take me away
The artist wants to be taken away from the daily grind and routine of life and be immersed in nature's beauty.
Come on fly me away
The artist invites nature and the universe to take him away into a state of relaxation and bliss.
Lift me up so high
The artist wants to be elevated, both physically and mentally, and soar like the eagle into the sky.
Where eagles fly
The artist wants to be in the environment of the eagle, where beauty and positivity are endless.
I often dreamed that I could sail through the sky
The artist has always had a fascination with the sky and dreamt of flying.
I've always wished I could fly
The artist believes that flying is an extraordinary experience and seeks to achieve it in their life.
The simple life of a bird on the wing
The artist is fascinated by the carefree life of a bird and wishes they could have a simple and uncomplicated life.
Oh, Lord, I could sing
The artist feels so alive when they are flying that they could sing in delight.
Now I'm alive and I breathe the air
The artist is relishing a moment which feels like renewal and time spent in nature.
They wash the earth from my face
The gentle breeze makes the artist feel fresh and cleansed, and the stress from their face is washed away.
I catch a glimpse of another dream
The artist's mind is open to new possibilities, and they are receptive to new opportunities and dreams.
I turned, I looked, I turned and looked again, 'cause I see no trace
The artist is searching for something, but they see no signs of it.
I want to fly away, yeah
The artist desires to leave behind their earthly worries and engage with the heavens.
Pick me up so high
The artist wants to be taken far above their problems, stresses and concerns.
Where eagles fly
The artist wants to be transported into a heavenly world where beauty, freedom and joy are limitless.
You can run me away
The artist is willing to be taken away from anything that may hold back their sense of freedom and happiness.
Chase me away
The artist wishes to be actively pursued, so that they can be taken away from anything that may hinder their progress or happiness.
Sail me away
The artist desires to be on the sail with the winds, free from everything that may pull them down.
Fly me away
The artist wants to be free and glide their way above the skies, happy and content.
Run away with me, baby
The artist invites a lover to come with them and share in their happiness and sense of freedom.
Oh, yeah...
The song ends with a sense of completeness and satisfaction, with the artist feeling in the moment and alive.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMMY HAGAR
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Wade Runnells
This was one of my dads favorite songs, i used to take him for rides after he lost his license..i remember the day this song came on...never saw my dad more excited about a song. RIP DAD 2/16/2020 fly high with the eagles dad!
Nellielouisebanks23
Cool 😎
Sean Estrada
I'm thinking of your dad today. A great soul that's flying where eagles fly
imcoop
That is awesome. This song played on the radio when my dad dropped me off to the airport when I was going to college. He loved this song as well. I heard Sammy play this live recently. Awesome feeling
Jim Kohl
I have told my kids that I want this played at my funeral...... RIP to your DAD
Wife 4life
In 1999, my husband and I started hanging out. We both loved “bighair” music, and he taught himself to play guitar @ age 14, watching vhs rewind of Eddie playing. He introduced me to this song at the age of 26 when we started hanging. It was our song. We just celebrated our 20 year anniversary 3/13/2021, with a Van Halen inspirited theme. This song, has and always will, be a blessing to remember the times that delivered me such new beginnings and joy. Today, our Yorkie “Linus” (of 16 yrs, just one months shy of 17) passed away. He was the guardian angel of our marriage for 18 of the 20. But the past year and a half more so. A lot happened over the years. The past year and a half the hardest. But he held on to make sure that we were ok , and whether Ed the storm, he left us. This song, is the song that says it all. He is now free, and iwith the Lord. He is flying. RIP My little dude, Linus…
Sly Dale
Sorry for your loss, 3/13? Coincidence, my mother's bday. She's alive n kicking it at 82.
mark matheis
Those are the cutest dogs.
Jade JJ
This song is good for your soul 😌🕊
Steve Miller
One of the greatest underrated songs of all time... The song is just takes you to such emotional heights it's very spiritual