Rocky
The Soho Strings 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 Soho Strings' song "Gonna Fly Now" represent the determination and perseverance of the singer, Rocky Balboa, as he prepares for a grueling boxing match. The repeated phrase "Gonna fly now, flying high now" represents the sense of triumph and accomplishment that Rocky is striving for. The lyrics also highlight the physical and emotional toll that Rocky's training is taking on him, as his "body's achin' from the hurt it's takin'" and his "muscles screamin' like a burnin' demon."
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna fly now, flying high now
I am going to soar now, going to ascend with the utmost height now
Gonna fly, fly, fly
I am going to fly, fly in mid-air with utmost freedom, and without any hindrance and comprehensively
Rocky's ready to make a move, yeah
Rocky is entirely committed and ready to do his part, to initiate his action which he awaits for so long
Rocky's ready he just can't lose, yeah
Rocky preps and puts the effort in, in such a way that failure is not even an option
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Rocky's every nerve is entirely alert, ready to take action, with emotions intensively brewing within him like a raging fire
Body's achin' from the hurt it's takin'
The physical body is experiencing pain and exhaustion from the constant damage taken and experienced
muscles screamin' like a burnin' demon
Rocky's muscles are shrieking for constant attention and ruthless exertion, like a demon that must burn fiercely at all times.
Tryin' hard now, it's so hard now
I'm putting forth immense effort now, it is incredibly difficult now
Tryin' hard now, Rocky power by the hour
Rocky is continuing to give maximum effort, pushing for progress, with his strength and power increasing with every passing hour
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
Rocky exercises his muscles, and God knows he is giving it his all
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
I have a sense of strength and power, and it won't be much longer before I achieve the heights of greatness that I strive for
Gettin' strong now, fists like thunder gonna put you under
I am strengthening at an astonishing rate, and with my fists of thunder, I am going to bring down the opposition
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
Rocky exercises his muscles, and God knows he is giving it his all
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Rocky's every nerve is entirely alert, ready to take action, with emotions intensively brewing within him like a raging fire
Gonna fly now, flyin' high now
I am going to soar to heights of great triumph, with my spirit flying high now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYN ROBBINS, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Tharp
WOW. I'm currently learning this song for a music project, and THIS is the best version I've yet come across. Pure soul.
Evan AuCoin
This is awesome the bouzouki is amazing it rings out so true. The vocals fit perfect with the song as well overall simply brilliant!!
Leza Mesiah
Fabulous.....Love this rendition also!
Damian Erangey
Bollox, this man can sing, fantastic passion in his voice
Lynkys Hill
I Love this man!
eddie052
Would love to hear him sing this at Croker this Sunday. Set the Dubs up for a good atmosphere.
Eddie Zweers
Finally, a live version with subtitles..;-)
stormin300
Damo does a great version, but Luke Kelly/The Dubliners is the best ever!!!
Kevin Murphy
Superb version.
pancho vans
some songs should not be sung that early in the morning. and this is one of them. unless you're still driving it on from the night before.....on ya boy damo!