Fly

Rising from Ashes: Unveiling the Symbolism in Kongos' 'Fly'
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Lyrics

You've got that look in your eye

You have a determined or intense expression.

Like you came out of the ashes

It seems like you've overcome challenges or difficulties.

You've been up in the sky

You've experienced a high or elevated state.

Looking for some matches

Searching for excitement or ignition.


So you say you want a pyramid

Expressing a desire for achievement, possibly referencing success in building something significant.

You're gonna need some stones for that

Achieving the goal requires effort or resources.

Because in Babylon

Referencing Babylon, a historical symbol, where unity is achieved through stepping on others.

Everyone becomes one for stepping on

Highlighting the competitive nature of reaching a significant goal.

When you're trying to get to the headstone

Challenges in reaching a significant milestone or accomplishment.


Can I tell you a secret

Preparing to share a confidential piece of information.

I think you were a friend of mine

Suggesting a close relationship in the past.

You took the rest that you needed

Referring to a break or pause, followed by timely return.

but you came back in the nick of time

Emphasizing the importance of the return.


Can I tell you a secret

Reiterating the earlier statement about a close connection.

I think you were a friend of mine

Repetition of the idea of a past friendship.

You've got the eyes of a Phoenix

Comparing the person's eyes to the mythical Phoenix, symbolizing rebirth.

I'll see you on the other side

Anticipating a reunion or connection in the afterlife.

I'll see you on the other side

Reaffirming the expectation of meeting in the afterlife.


If you want it to fly

To achieve success, effort and elements like wings are necessary.

You gotta put some wings on it

Symbolic statement suggesting the need for support or enhancement.

If you want it it to burn

To achieve a significant result, passion or intensity is required.

You gotta put some fire on it

Emphasizing the importance of energy or enthusiasm.


If you want it to fly

Reiteration of the need for effort and support.

You gotta put some wings on it

Continued emphasis on the importance of support or enhancement.

You got that look in your eye

Recalling the intense expression mentioned earlier.

I'll see you on the other side

Reaffirming the expectation of a meeting in the afterlife.

I'll see you on the other side

Reiteration of the anticipation of a reunion in the afterlife.

Fly

Introduction of the central theme, "Fly," suggesting transcendence or elevation.


Since the beginning of time

Reflecting on existential questions about personal identity.

I've wondered who I am

Expressing uncertainty or confusion about self-discovery.

You made a loop of a straight line

Mentioning a distorted path or journey.

Now I got no sense of the timespan

Loss of perception of time, indicating disorientation.


So I said I want a pyramid

Expressing a desire for a significant achievement, similar to earlier lines.

I'm gonna need some help with that

Acknowledging the need for assistance in pursuing the goal.

Because in Babylon

Referencing Babylon again, suggesting the persuasive power of individuals.

Anyone can talk another

Highlighting the influence of communication in convincing others.

Into seeing light coming off of the headstone

Describing a visual effect, possibly related to achieving the goal.


Can I tell you a secret

Continuation of sharing confidential information.

If you want it to fly

Reiteration of the central theme, "Fly," emphasizing the desire for transcendence.

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