Gonna Fly Now – English Lyrics

• By: Bill Conti

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story behind "Gonna Fly Now," the unforgettable theme from *Rocky*, and learn how its powerful message of perseverance and triumph has inspired generations. Explore the simple yet impactful lyrics and the soaring musical arrangement that make this song a timeless classic for anyone learning about motivation and the power of self-belief.

[English]

Trying hard now

It's so hard now

Trying hard now

Oh, he's ready

Gonna make a move, yeah

Oh, he's ready

And makin' moves, yeah

Yeah, yeah

Getting strong now

Won't be long now

Getting strong now

...

Gonna fly now

Flying high now

Gonna fly, fly

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - to move through the air using wings noun - an act of flying
hard /hɑːrd/ A2	adjective - solid, firm, and difficult to break adverb - with great effort
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to go in a specified direction or manner noun - an act of changing position
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A1	adjective - in a suitable state for an activity or action
strong /strɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - of great vertical extent adverb - at or to a high level or position
long /lɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - measuring a great distance from end to end

Key Grammar Structures

• Trying hard now

  ➔ Present continuous tense used to emphasize an action happening 'now'.

  ➔ The phrase "Trying" hard implies continuous effort at this very moment. It highlights the immediate struggle.

• It's so hard now

  ➔ Use of 'so' as an intensifier before an adjective ('hard').

  ➔ "So" amplifies the degree of difficulty, making it a stronger statement than just "It's hard now".

• Gonna make a move, yeah

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to', indicating future intention.

  ➔ "Gonna make a move" signals an upcoming action, a planned decision to act. The 'yeah' adds emphasis and enthusiasm.

• Getting strong now

  ➔ Present continuous tense emphasizing ongoing progress or change ('getting' + adjective).

  ➔ "Getting strong" describes a process of becoming stronger, an improvement happening over time. The 'now' reinforces the current timeframe.

• Won't be long now

  ➔ Future simple tense in the negative ('won't be') expressing a prediction that something will happen soon.

  ➔ "Won't be long" is an idiom meaning 'will happen soon'. It implies anticipation and a short wait.

• Gonna fly now

  ➔ 'Gonna' (going to) followed by a verb in the infinitive form indicating future intention/action.

  ➔ Expresses a definite plan to fly. This is the core promise and motivation of the song.