At the time, it was somewhat smaller than today and it was called the Filmový symfonický orchestr (FISYO) (The Film Symphony Orchestra) or was sometimes known as the Film Symphony of Prague. Many wonderful international films were done by this orchestra in the early days. Recordings have been made for film production companies such as Paramount, Sony, Lucasfilm and many others in the Smecky Music Studios. David Lynch returned again in 1997 to record his Lost Highway, and yet again in 2001 to record Mulholland Drive.
Fully privatized after the Velvet Revolution, today, the musicians and supporting professionals continue to play and record music together (usually every day of the week) for major international films, television series, CDs/DVDs, video games, and even ring tones - both for the Czech Republic market and for clients & media productions around the world.
Flying
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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A rich beautiful thing of all the talents, a cross between
A fantasy of the bedroom and a saint
You were just a back street girl
Hustling and fighting
Scratching and biting
High flying, adored, did you believe in your wildest moments
All this would be yours, that you'd become the lady of them all?
From the bars, from the sidewalks
From the gutter theatrical?
Don't look down, it's a long, long way to fall
High flying, adored, what happens now, where do you go from here?
For someone on top of the world, the view is not exactly clear
A shame you did it all at twenty-six
There are no mysteries now
Nothing can thrill you
No-one fulfill you
High flying, adored, I hope you come to terms with boredom
So famous, so easily, so soon, is not the wisest thing to be
You won't care if they love you, it's been done before
You'll despair if they hate you
You'll be drained of all energy
All the young who've made it would agree
High flying, adored, that's good to hear, but unimportant
My story's quite usual, local girl makes good, weds famous man
I was slap in the right place at the perfect time
Filled a gap--I was lucky
But one thing I'll say for me
No-one else can fill it like I can
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra's song "Flying" is a ballad about a woman who rises to fame and success but eventually feels a sense of emptiness and boredom associated with it. The singer is initially portrayed as a young and beautiful woman with many talents who rises from humble beginnings to become the "lady of them all." The lyrics describe her rise as a mixture of a saint and a bedroom fantasy, highlighting both her virtuous and sensual qualities.
The song goes on to question whether this young woman knew that she would achieve such success and become the envy of all. The lyrics imply that she may have been fueled by her dreams and desires, crawling back from bars, sidewalks, and the theatrics of the gutter to eventually achieve her dreams.
However, the song also highlights the downside of success, with the singer being unsure about her future and feeling jaded despite achieving her wildest dreams. The lyrics suggest that success may lead to a lack of energy and inspiration, rendering the individual unfulfilled.
Ultimately, the singer comes to the realization that her story is quite commonplace, with a local girl making good and marrying a famous man. But she also realizes that she has something unique to offer and that no one else can fill her gap quite like her.
Overall, "Flying" paints a poignant picture of the highs and lows of achieving success, and how it can change a person's life and perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
High flying, adored, so young, the instant queen
You were a young woman who quickly became a sensation and adored by many, becoming an instant queen.
A rich beautiful thing of all the talents, a cross between
You were talented and beautiful, a perfect mixture of different qualities.
A fantasy of the bedroom and a saint
You were both a sexual fantasy and a pure, holy person.
You were just a back street girl
You came from a humble background.
Hustling and fighting, Scratching and biting
You worked hard and fought for your success, even in difficult circumstances.
High flying, adored, did you believe in your wildest moments
At your peak, did you ever believe you would reach such heights?
All this would be yours, that you'd become the lady of them all?
Did you ever imagine you would become the most famous and successful woman?
Were there stars in your eyes when you crawled in at night, From the bars, from the sidewalks From the gutter theatrical?
Did you still dream of success even after working hard and struggling for it?
Don't look down, it's a long, long way to fall
Don't lose focus or get too confident, as there is a long way to fall from the top.
High flying, adored, what happens now, where do you go from here?
Now that you have reached the top, what are your plans for the future?
For someone on top of the world, the view is not exactly clear
Despite your success, it's unclear what your future holds.
A shame you did it all at twenty-six There are no mysteries now
It's a shame that you achieved so much at such a young age, leaving little mystery to your future.
Nothing can thrill you No-one fulfill you
Nothing and no one can excite or make you feel fulfilled anymore.
High flying, adored, I hope you come to terms with boredom
I hope you can accept that life may become boring or mundane.
So famous, so easily, so soon, is not the wisest thing to be
Becoming famous so quickly and easily may not be wise in the long run.
You won't care if they love you, it's been done before
You won't be affected by love or fame, as you've experienced it before.
You'll despair if they hate you You'll be drained of all energy
However, if you are hated, it will take a toll on your energy and emotions.
All the young who've made it would agree
Other young people who have achieved success would agree.
High flying, adored, that's good to hear, but unimportant
Being admired is nice, but ultimately unimportant.
My story's quite usual, local girl makes good, weds famous man
My story is typical - a girl from a small town achieves success, then marries a famous man.
I was slap in the right place at the perfect time
I was in the right place at the exact right moment which led to my success.
Filled a gap--I was lucky
I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time and meet a need.
But one thing I'll say for me No-one else can fill it like I can
However, no one else can take my place or do what I do the way I can.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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