The Flying Wallendas
The Majestic Saga of The Flying Wallendas
Lyrics
And they fell from the skies with the greatest of ease
Depicts a daring and skilled aerial performance by the Flying Wallendas.
And they landed on the ground under tents and trapeze
Highlights their successful landing after the performance, involving tents and trapeze.
And they were told that they fell with such beauty and grace
Describes how their fall is perceived as beautiful and graceful.
That the Flying Wallendas would be the name on their case
Conveys that the Flying Wallendas earned a reputation, with their name associated with such feats.
And the fine folks of Akron would forever be saying
Refers to the enduring admiration in Akron for their airborne act.
That they flew through the air like the wings of a prayer
Portrays the admiration, likening their flight to a prayer's wings.
But they all walked away amidst the gawking and stares
Despite the awe, they walked away unharmed from the performance.
And the children revisited their fall in nightmares
Children, however, were haunted by the fall in their nightmares.
But they never would stop and they never surrendered
Expresses the Wallendas' resilience and determination, never stopping or surrendering.
And they lived like they died, the Flying Wallendas
Describes how they lived and died, embodying the spirit of the Flying Wallendas.
They could dance on the wire through the fire and the storm
Highlights their ability to perform on the wire despite challenges like fire and storms.
John Ringling had seen Karl in Cuba perform
Mentions John Ringling witnessing Karl Wallenda's performance in Cuba.
He raised up his kids for performance and stardom
Indicates that Karl raised his children for a life of performance and fame.
They performed center ring at Madison Square Garden
Notes their appearance at Madison Square Garden's center ring.
With a seven-man pyramid folks lined up just to see 'em
Describes a seven-man pyramid act that drew considerable attention.
Till they fell from the sky at Detroit's State Fair Coliseum
Recalls a tragic event at Detroit's State Fair Coliseum where they fell from the sky.
And they fell to the ground with the greatest of ease
Reiterates a fall from the sky, emphasizing the challenges and risks involved.
Three didn't get up from the blood in the breeze
Points out the casualties, three not getting up due to injuries.
But Karl wouldn't be stopped from his home in the skies
Emphasizes Karl Wallenda's determination, continuing despite setbacks.
Till he fell from the wire in San Juan and he died
Recounts Karl Wallenda's fatal fall from the wire in San Juan.
In Sarasota as a child my grandparents lived next door
Shares a personal connection, as the narrator's grandparents lived near the surviving Wallendas in Sarasota.
To the surviving Wallendas and their amazing wild stories
Reflects on the surviving Wallendas and the captivating stories they shared.
I was stunned and astounded that the old lady who was out
Describes the narrator's surprise at an elderly woman's extraordinary experiences while pruning orange trees.
Pruning her orange trees had flown to the heavens and back
Summarizes the incredible journeys of the Wallendas, emphasizing the awe-inspiring nature of their feats.
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