Fly By Night
The Rush Lyrics
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The feeling inside me says it's time I was gone
Clear head, new life ahead
It's time I was king now, not just one more pawn
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
Moon rise, thoughtful eyes
Staring back at me from the window beside
No fright or hindsight
Leaving behind that empty feeling inside
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend, wow
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Start a new chapter
Find what I'm after
It's changing every day
The change of a season
Is enough of a reason
To want to get away
Quiet and pensive
My thoughts apprehensive
The hours drift away
Leaving my homeland
Playing a lone hand
My life begins today
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
In The Rush's song Fly By Night, the singer expresses a feeling of restlessness and uncertainty about their current situation. They are ready to leave their old life behind and start anew, with a clear head and a new sense of purpose. Despite the fear that comes with leaving the familiarity of their old life, they are propelled forward by a desire to break free from their past and forge a new path.
Throughout the song, the singer describes their experience of feeling trapped, unable to move forward in their life. The metaphor of waiting for a ship that never comes represents the feeling of being stuck in one place, waiting for something to change while time passes by. Ultimately, the singer decides to take action and fly by night, leaving their old life behind and embarking on a new journey of self-discovery and growth.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection of the human condition, as we all experience moments of uncertainty and fear about the direction of our lives. By embracing change and taking risks, we can break free from the limitations of our past and chart a new course for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Why try? I know why
I know in my heart that it's time for me to leave, so why bother trying to stay?
The feeling inside me says it's time I was gone
My intuition is telling me that I need to move on from this place.
Clear head, new life ahead
I have a clear mind and a bright future waiting for me.
It's time I was king now, not just one more pawn
I'm ready to take control of my life and be the master of my own destiny.
Fly by night, away from here
I want to escape from this place and start a new adventure.
Change my life again
I'm ready for a significant change in my life.
Goodbye my dear
I must leave behind the people I care about to pursue my dreams.
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
I can't keep waiting for something that's not going to happen. I need to take action and make things happen for myself.
Moon rise, thoughtful eyes
As I contemplate my decision to leave, I stare out at the moon rising in the sky.
Staring back at me from the window beside
I'm lost in thought as I gaze out my window at the nighttime scenery outside.
No fright or hindsight
I feel no fear or regret about the choice I've made.
Leaving behind that empty feeling inside
I'm leaving behind the sadness and emptiness I've felt, ready for a fresh start.
Start a new chapter
I'm beginning a new phase of my life.
Find what I'm after
I'm searching for what I truly want in life.
It's changing every day
My goals and desires for the future are constantly evolving and shifting.
The change of a season
The changing of the seasons is a metaphor for the changes I'm experiencing in my life.
Is enough of a reason
Simply the fact that things are changing is reason enough for me to want to move forward.
To want to get away
I have a strong desire to get away from my current situation and explore new opportunities.
Quiet and pensive
I'm lost in thought and contemplation.
My thoughts apprehensive
I'm feeling unsure and anxious about the unknown ahead.
The hours drift away
As I ponder my future, time seems to pass by quickly.
Leaving my homeland
I'm leaving behind my old life and starting anew in a strange land.
Playing a lone hand
I'm taking on this new challenge on my own, without any help or support.
My life begins today
This marks the start of a new chapter in my life, full of adventure and opportunity.
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
I can't keep living my life waiting for something to change. It's time for me to take action and make things happen for myself.
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
I must acknowledge the reality of my situation and not pretend that things will get better without me taking action.
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
I must face the fact that I need to make significant changes in my life to find happiness and fulfillment.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Gary Lee Weinrib, Neil Elwood Peart
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In case you want to sing along,
sing along with the lyrics.
Why try? I know why
This feeling inside me says it's time I was gone
Clear head, new life ahead
It's time I was king now, not just one more pawn
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Moon rise, thoughtful eyes
Staring back at me from the window beside
No fright or hindsight
Leaving behind that empty feeling inside
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend, whoa
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Start a new chapter, I find what I'm after
It's changing every day
The change of a season's enough of a reason
To want to get away
Quiet and pensive, my thoughts apprehensive
The hours drift away
Leaving my homeland, playing a lone hand
My life begins today
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Songwriters:
Geddy Lee and the late, great, Neil Peart.
Steve Abbey
"I never wanted to be famous. I wanted to be good."- Neil Peart.
Mission accomplished.
Rest easy Professor.
Mustafa Aytemur
👍👏👏
Ryan Fields
@Mustafa Aytemur Well he was soooo good he became famous.
White Django
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Ethan Michael
Who else saw that Netflix documentary
jay dog
@Ethan Michael I saw it. That was the best rock band documentary I've ever seen
Erik Hendrickson
Alex Lifeson is CRIMINALLY underrated. Playing guitar in a 3-piece is a whole nother ballgame -- no second guitar to fill in the gaps and cover up your mistakes!
Becky Lewis
@Erik Hendrickson. I love how he's so in to it, it's like he's mouthing/singing his sounds. It's Beautiful 💖💫
Ry Line
Everything that has ever happened is underrated
Becky Lewis
@Ry Line TRUER WORDS were never spoken 🌈✨🙋🏻♀️