Fly
Seb Adams Lyrics

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It's as good a time as any
To speak out what's on my mind
I'm doing alright on paper
Though it seems I'm missing out on life
There's something I can't find
It's getting rough
Listening to my heart
When it's falling apart

Inside my rib cage
While all I see around me is
Darker than I thought it was
I'd be on a plane right now
If there was something in my bank account
I'd leave it all behind
And change my name
Teach me how to fly
Show me what it means to be alive before we part
From the depths of my heart I apologize
If I forgot to say goodbye
Things will never be exactly how they were
And though this statement may seem worthless
It’s worth listening to
If you ever felt like you're the only one
The fact we can't go back may paralyze us
We still have to realize
That sometimes moving forward doesn't mean we leave behind
What we're carrying in our heart
All we can do is look at stars
And wonder if there's more to life
Besides the little time we have here
I, I'd be on a plane right now
If there was something in my bank account
I'd leave it all behind
And change my name
Teach me how to fly
Show me what it means to be alive before we part
From the depths of my heart I apologize
If I forgot to say
I forgot to say
Teach me how to fly
Show me what it means to be alive before we part
From the depths of my heart I apologize
If I forgot to say
I forgot to say
Teach me how to fly
Show me what it means to be alive before we part

From the depths of my heart I apologize
If I forgot to say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song "Fly" by Seb Adams is a poignant plea for guidance and meaning in life. The lyrics express a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction, as the singer feels like he is missing out on life despite appearing to be doing well on paper. There is a longing to find something deeper and more meaningful, a desire to "fly" and experience what it truly means to be alive. The chorus repeats the phrase "teach me how to fly / show me what it means to be alive before we part", emphasizing the urgency of this search.

The second verse delves deeper into the singer's internal struggle, as he listens to his heart falling apart inside his rib cage. The world around him seems darker than he had thought, and he is yearning for a change in his circumstances. There is a sense of regret and nostalgia, as the singer acknowledges that things will never be exactly how they were and apologizes for forgetting to say goodbye. The song ultimately ends on a note of hope and resilience, as the singer realizes that moving forward doesn't necessarily mean leaving behind what is in his heart.

Overall, "Fly" is a powerful and relatable song that encapsulates the human desire for purpose and fulfillment. The lyrics explore themes of identity, regret, and hope, and the haunting melody and emotive vocals further amplify the song's message.

Line by Line Meaning

It's as good a time as any
The current moment is just as suitable as any other to express my thoughts

To speak out what's on my mind
To articulate the ideas and emotions that are currently occupying my consciousness

I'm doing alright on paper
According to the facts and figures, my life is satisfactory

Though it seems I'm missing out on life
Despite this, I have a sense that I am not experiencing the fullness of life

There's something I can't find
There is a feeling of unidentified longing or confusion within me

It's getting rough
The emotional challenge of this feeling is mounting

Listening to my heart
I am paying close attention to my intuition and innermost desires

When it's falling apart
However, it seems that my emotional state is becoming chaotic or unstable

Inside my rib cage
This emotional turmoil is felt deeply within

While all I see around me is
Meanwhile, my external environment appears to be

Darker than I thought it was
More negative, frightening or overwhelming than I previously realized or acknowledged

I'd be on a plane right now
At this moment, if circumstances were different, I would be travelling

If there was something in my bank account
If I had the financial means

I'd leave it all behind
I would abandon my current life, situation or identity

And change my name
I would literally alter my identity so as to start anew

Teach me how to fly
Help me to understand or experience life more fully

Show me what it means to be alive before we part
Demonstrate or explain the essence of living before we go our separate ways

From the depths of my heart I apologize
I express a deep sense of regret or sorrow

If I forgot to say goodbye
For neglecting to bid farewell to people or things that are important to me

Things will never be exactly how they were
A recognition that change and progression are inevitable

And though this statement may seem worthless
Even though this observation may appear trivial or cliche

It’s worth listening to
It is nevertheless valuable and meaningful to consider

If you ever felt like you're the only one
If you have ever experienced a sense of isolation or loneliness

The fact we can't go back may paralyze us
The awareness that we cannot return to past circumstances or moments may cause us to feel stuck or helpless

We still have to realize
Despite this, we must recognize

That sometimes moving forward doesn't mean we leave behind
Progressing in life or healing does not necessarily entail abandoning or forgetting past experiences or people

What we're carrying in our heart
The emotions, memories and lessons that we hold within ourselves

All we can do is look at stars
In the face of this, all we can do is look to the sky for perspective and awe

And wonder if there's more to life
And speculate or hope that existence has a deeper or richer meaning

Besides the little time we have here
Beyond the limited amount of time we are allotted in life

From the depths of my heart I apologize
I express a deep sense of regret or sorrow

If I forgot to say
For neglecting to communicate or express something