Born to Fly
Sara Evans
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I've been tellin' my dreams to the scarecrow About the places that I'd like to see I say 'friend, do you think I'll ever get there?' Aww, but he just stands there smilin' back at me So I confess my sins to the preacher About the love I'd been prayin' to find Is there a brown-eyed boy in my future, yeah He says 'girl, you got nothin' but time.' (But) (Oh) (So) how do you wait for heaven And who has that much time And how do you keep your feet on the ground When you know That you were born, (you were born, yeah), you were born to fly My daddy he is grounded like the oak tree My momma she is as steady as the sun Oh, you know I love my folks, but I keep starin' down the road, Just lookin' for my one chance to run Hey, 'cause I will soar away like the blackbird I will blow in the wind like a seed I will plant my heart in the garden of my dreams And I will grow up where I want, wild and free (But) (Oh) (So) how do you wait for heaven And who has that much time And how do you keep your feet on the ground When you know That you were born, (you were born, yeah), you were born to fly
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Written by: Darrell Scott, Marcus Hummon, Sara Evans
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ME GUSTA MUSIC
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Born to Fly" was released on October 10, 2000, serving as the lead single for Sara Evan's album bearing the same title.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success. It ranked number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and also managed to cross over to the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 34.
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Awards and Recognition"Born to Fly" was nominated for several awards. Sara Evans won her first Country Music Association award for "Video of the Year" for the "Born to Fly" music video.
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Song ContentThe song conveys a message of longing and aspiration, longing for something more in life, reflecting a deep sense of wanderlust.
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Lyrics and Song Writing"Born to Fly" was co-written by Sara Evans along with Marcus Hummon and Darrell Scott.
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Album PerformanceThe "Born to Fly" album was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 2, 2004, symbolizing two million copies sold.
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BackgroundSara Evans has mentioned that "Born to Fly" was inspired by her childhood, growing up on a farm in Missouri, and her dreams to achieve something bigger in life.
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Music VideoThe music video, featuring Evans as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz theme, was directed by Peter Zavadil.
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Popular CultureThe success of the song 'Born to Fly' greatly helped to enhance the identity of Sara Evans within the country music industry and still remains one of her signature tracks.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with its unique blend of traditional country and pop elements.
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Sales FiguresThe song remained the highest debuting single for a female country artist, selling over 99,000 copies in the first week.
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Notable PerformancesSara Evans' performance of "Born to Fly" on the 2001 CMA awards was highly acclaimed, as it showcased her vocal prowess and the song's catchy, upbeat rhythm.
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Personal LifeIn her personal memoir, Sara said the song and its message were therapeutic for her, helping her steer through a tough divorce.
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Other VersionsThe song was later recorded by Martina McBride on her 2016 Reckless album.
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Legacy"Born to Fly" is often cited as the song that launched Sara Evans into mainstream success, establishing her as one of the leading female country artists in the early 2000s.
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