Flying
Dreams, Struggles, and Triumphs in Pursuit of Success: Flying
Lyrics
It was just like strapping 'em on and starting again,
Reflecting on the experience of starting anew, akin to strapping on skates, and coaching aspiring players who are considered men.
Coaching these kids to the top, and calling them men.
Describing the role of coaching young players, guiding them to success and acknowledging them as adults.
I was a third round pick in the NHL
Revealing the speaker's past as a third-round pick in the NHL, a significant achievement in professional hockey.
And that's three years of living in hell,
Expressing the challenging three years in the NHL as a difficult and trying period of life.
And going up flying, and going home dying.
Contrasting the exhilaration of flying on the ice with the hardship of returning home, possibly injured or defeated.
My life was over the boards and playing the game,
Describing the speaker's life revolving around playing hockey, with constant scrutiny through newspaper reports.
And every day checking the papers and finding my name.
Highlighting the speaker's daily routine of checking newspapers to find mentions of their name, indicating the pressure of public attention.
My dad would go crazy when the scouts would call;
Depicting the speaker's father's intense reactions when hockey scouts express interest, emphasizing high expectations.
He'd tell me that I'd have it all
Recalling parental encouragement, stating the belief that the speaker would achieve success in the hockey world.
Ninety nine of us trying, only one of us flying.
Acknowledging the competitive nature of professional hockey, with many aspiring players but only a few reaching success.
And every kid over the boards listens for the sound;
Describing the anticipation as players listen for the crowd's response, considering it a validation of their performance.
The roar of the crowd is their ticket for finally leaving this town
Portraying the crowd's roar as a symbolic ticket for young players to escape their hometown and pursue a professional career.
To be just one more hopeful in the Junior A,
Describing the dreams of young players in Junior A, aspiring for a miraculous and defining play in their careers.
Dreaming of that miracle play,
Expressing the hope and ambition associated with dreaming of a game-changing play.
And going up flying, going home dying.
Reiterating the contrast between the highs of flying on the ice and the lows of returning home, possibly defeated or broken.
I tell them to think of the play and not of the fame.
Advising young players to focus on the game itself rather than seeking fame, implying that true success lies in the sport.
If they've got any future at all, it's not in the game.
Warning players that their future success is not guaranteed in the game, cautioning against excessive focus on fame.
'Cause they'll be crippled and starting all over again
Predicting a potential restart for players who may face challenges or injuries, transitioning to a life of selling on commissions.
Selling on commissions and remembering
Depicting a potential career shift with the mention of selling on commissions and reminiscing about past glories.
When they were flying, remembering dying.
Recalling the experience of flying on the ice and the inevitable hardships associated with the sport.
And every kid over the boards listens for the sound;
Repeating the anticipation of players as they listen for the crowd's response, emphasizing its importance in their journey.
The roar of the crowd is their ticket for finally leaving this town
Reiterating the crowd's roar as a crucial validation for players aspiring to leave their hometown for a professional career.
To be just one more hopeful in the Junior A,
Emphasizing the recurring theme of hope among Junior A players, dreaming of a miraculous play that could define their careers.
Dreaming of that miracle play,
Expressing the ongoing ambition and dreams associated with aspiring players, desiring a breakthrough moment in their careers.
And going up flying, going home dying.
Reiterating the contrasting experiences of exhilarating highs on the ice and the challenging lows of returning home, possibly defeated.
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