Fly Like An Eagle
Seal Lyrics
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Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly (oh, yeah)
Fly right into the future
I want to feed the babies
Who can't get enough to eat
I want to shoe the children
New shoes on their feet
I want to house the people
Living in the street
Oh, there
There's a solution
I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly (oh, yeah)
Fly right into the future
Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future
I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly (oh, yeah)
Fly into the future
Fly like an eagle
to the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly
Like an eagle
Fly into the future
In a sky full of people only some want to fly, isn't that crazy
Fly
Ah ah ah
Fly like an eagle
Fly
Fly like an eagle, fly
Fly like an eagle, fly
Fly like an eagle, fly
In the lyrics of Seal's popular song "Fly Like An Eagle," the artist offers a message of hope and optimism for the future. He reminds the listener that time keeps slipping away, but it is up to us to determine how we spend it. The repeating chorus, "I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea. Fly like an eagle. Let my spirit carry me. I want to fly" serves as an anthem for those who aspire for greater things in life. The sea represents a vast open expanse that can be both beautiful and dangerous, and flying like an eagle is both an adventure and a symbol of freedom.
In the following verses, Seal touches upon the issues of the world - poverty, hunger, and homelessness. He expresses a deep desire to help those who suffer injustices and points to the fact that solutions do exist if we only take the time to look for them. When he sings, "I want to feed the babies who can't get enough to eat. I want to shoe the children, new shoes on their feet. I want to house the people living in the street. Oh, there, there's a solution," he is calling on all of us to be part of the solution.
"Fly Like An Eagle" is a song that inspires, encourages, and reminds us of the power we hold to create a better future. It is a song that connects people of all ages and backgrounds, and continues to be a popular anthem around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Musical intro
Time keeps on slipping
The unstoppable passage of time
Into the future
Continuing forward
I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea
The desire to soar high and free, like an eagle, towards the ocean
Fly like an eagle
The repetition of the desire to fly with the grace and power of an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
To be lifted and carried by one's own inner strength and will
I want to fly (oh, yeah)
Repeated yearning to take flight towards new horizons
Fly right into the future
Literally, to soar into the future, to experience what lies ahead
I want to feed the babies
The desire to provide sustenance and care for those most vulnerable
Who can't get enough to eat
The innocent and helpless who are denied life's basic necessities
I want to shoe the children
To provide children with footwear, necessary for comfort and mobility
New shoes on their feet
To offer children fresh, clean shoes to wear for the first time
I want to house the people
To provide shelter for those living without a home
Living in the street
Those without a place to call their own, those forced to live in public spaces
Oh, there
Exclamation of an optimistic realization
There's a solution
The belief that anything can be solved with concerted effort and directed energy
In a sky full of people only some want to fly, isn't that crazy
A statement of disbelief, a reflection on how many people fail to take advantage of opportunities for growth and progress
Fly
A call to action, a reminder to take chances and seize opportunities
Ah ah ah
Vocal emphasis
Fly like an eagle
Repeated invitation to soar freely
Fly like an eagle, fly
Continued encouragement to embrace life's possibilities with fearless, soaring abandon
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Steven Haworth Miller
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