Gonna Fly Now
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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Gonna fly, fly, fly
Rocky's ready to make a move, yeah
Rocky's ready he just can't lose, yeah
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Body's achin' from the hurt it's takin'
muscles screamin' like a burnin' demon
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Tryin' hard now, it's so hard now
Tryin' hard now, Rocky power by the hour
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Gonna fly now, flyin' high now
Gonna fly, fly, fly
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
Gettin' strong now, fists like thunder gonna put you under
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Gonna fly now, flyin' high now
The lyrics to The Hit Crew's song "Gonna Fly Now" describe the determination and perseverance of the main character Rocky in the classic film "Rocky." The song essentially captures the preparation and intense training that Rocky undergoes to compete in a boxing match. The opening lines "Gonna fly now, flying high now. Gonna fly, fly, fly" evoke the sense of soaring, of being unstoppable and free. It's as if Rocky is ready to take on the world and nothing can stop him.
The lyrics then switch to a more descriptive mode, demonstrating the agony and effort that goes into the preparation. Rocky is described as being on the edge of his nerves, with his body aching and screaming. He's trying so hard, every nerve is like a wire and he's sweating blood, like fire. The lyrics convey the sense of an almost inhuman effort and dedication, emphasizing the extent to which Rocky is pushing himself. The chorus repeats, capturing the kinetic energy of the training and the drive to succeed.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics shift to a triumphant tone, expressing the sense of strength and power that's been gained through such intense training. Rocky's fists are like thunder and no one can put him under. He's ready to fly high and become the champion. Overall, the lyrics to "Gonna Fly Now" convey the sense of determination and resilience needed to succeed, the idea that anything is possible if you're willing to work hard enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna fly now, flying high now
Rocky is ready to take off and soar to new heights of success
Gonna fly, fly, fly
Rocky is determined to keep pushing forward with all his might
Rocky's ready to make a move, yeah
Rocky is poised and prepared to make a bold move towards victory
Rocky's ready he just can't lose, yeah
Rocky is confident and believes that he cannot be defeated
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Rocky is pushing himself to the limit, feeling intense physical and emotional strain
Body's achin' from the hurt it's takin'
Rocky's body is in pain from the rigorous training and fighting he's endured
Muscles screamin' like a burnin' demon
Rocky's muscles are screaming in agony, like a fiery demon inside him
Tryin' hard now, it's so hard now
The struggle is real for Rocky as he pushes himself to the brink of his physical and mental abilities
Tryin' hard now, Rocky power by the hour
Rocky's power and strength are gradually increasing with each passing hour as he works tirelessly to reach his goal
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
Rocky is lifting weights and working out with great effort and determination
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
Rocky is gaining strength and is nearing his moment of triumph
Gettin' strong now, fists like thunder gonna put you under
With his growing strength, Rocky's punches are becoming more powerful and can easily defeat his opponent
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYN ROBBINS, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI
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