Fly Away – English Lyrics

• By: TONES AND I
• Album: Welcome to the Madhouse

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with TONES AND I's "Fly Away," a song that beautifully captures the universal desire to chase dreams and find genuine happiness. Through its inspiring message and relatable lyrics, you can learn common expressions related to aspirations, self-discovery, and the emotional landscape of pursuing goals. The song's introspective yet optimistic tone makes it a special and accessible way to engage with English, offering insights into personal growth and resilience.

[English]

I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away

I've been on my own for a minute

Is it only me out here

Searching for the place to begin it

Is it me? Is it you? Is it fear?

Standing on the line I was given

People stare and ask me why I'm here

No one seems to think that I fit in

But I don't wanna be like them

No, 'cause I don't wanna be like them

'Cause I know that I, know that I

I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away, away, oh

Oh-oh, woah, oh, I'd fly away

No one knew how low I was feeling

I was scared to reach it all

Knowing I was here for a reason

But I was scared that if I tried, I'd fall

So where do I go now I'm in it?

I never thought it'd be like this

Dreaming all my life and I did it

Thought the grass was greener than then it is

'Cause I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away, away, oh

Oh-oh, woah, oh, I'd fly away

Oh, woah, woah, oh I'd fly away

'Cause I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away, away, oh

Oh-oh, woah (fly away, fly away, fly away, fly away)

Woah, woah, woah (fy away, fly away, fly away)

I'd fly away

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - to travel through the air using wings or an aircraft
dream /driːm/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to experience dreams during sleep
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in a place
search /sɜːrtʃ/ A2	verb - to look for something or someone
scared /skɛərd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ A1	verb - to start something
reason /ˈriːzən/ A2	noun - a cause or explanation
fit /fɪt/ A2	verb - to be the right size or shape for someone or something adjective - healthy and strong
stare /stɛər/ A2	verb - to look at someone or something with a fixed gaze
reach /riːtʃ/ A2	verb - to stretch out an arm or hand to touch or grasp something
green /ɡriːn/ A1	adjective - of the color between blue and yellow
thought /θɔːt/ A2	noun - an idea or opinion produced by thinking verb - past tense of think
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
line /laɪn/ A1	noun - a long, narrow mark or band
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or area in space
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to move downward, typically rapidly and freely

Key Grammar Structures

• I had a dream that someday

  ➔ Future in the past using 'would'

  ➔ The phrase 'I had a dream that someday I would just fly' uses 'would' to express a future action from a past perspective.

• Is it me? Is it you? Is it fear?

  ➔ Tag questions with subject-verb inversion

  ➔ The line 'Is it me? Is it you? Is it fear?' uses tag questions with subject-verb inversion for emphasis and confirmation.

• No one seems to think that I fit in

  ➔ Use of 'seem to' for apparent situations

  ➔ The phrase 'No one seems to think that I fit in' uses 'seem to' to express an apparent or observed situation.

• But I don't wanna be like them

  ➔ Use of 'wanna' as a colloquial contraction

  ➔ The phrase 'I don't wanna be like them' uses 'wanna' as a colloquial contraction of 'want to'.

• Knowing I was here for a reason

  ➔ Participle clause with 'knowing'

  ➔ The phrase 'Knowing I was here for a reason' uses a participle clause with 'knowing' to add information about the subject.