I Believe I Can Fly
R. Kelly
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I used to think that I could not go on And life was nothing but an awful song But now I know the meaning of true love I'm leaning on the everlasting arms If I can see it, then I can do it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day (Night and day) Spread my wings and fly away I believe I can soar I see me running through that open door I believe I can fly I believe I can fly I believe I can fly hoo See I was on the verge of breaking down Sometimes silence can seem so loud There are miracles in life I must achieve But first I know it starts inside of me, ho oh If I can see it hoo, then I can be it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day Spread my wings and fly away I believe I can soar I see me running through that open door I believe I can fly I believe I can fly Oh, I believe I can fly hoo Hey, 'cause I believe in me, oh If I can see it hoo, then I can do it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it hey I believe I can fly hoo I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day Spread my wings and fly away I believe I can soar I see me running through that open door I believe I can fly (I can fly) I believe I can fly (I can fly) I believe I can fly (I can fly) hey If I just spread my wings (I can fly) I can fly (I can fly) I can fly (I can fly) I can fly,(I can fly) hey If I just spread my wings (I can fly) I can fly (I can fly) (I can fly) (I can fly)
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Written by: Robert S. Kelly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Believe I Can Fly" was released by R. Kelly as a single in 1996.
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Album InclusionThe song appears on both R. Kelly's album 'R.' and the soundtrack of the animated film 'Space Jam,' which also featured basketball player Michael Jordan and numerous Looney Tunes characters.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the charts in the UK and many other countries around the globe.
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Awards and Nominations"I Believe I Can Fly" won R. Kelly three Grammy Awards in 1998, including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or for Television.
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Inspirational ImpactThe song is often played at school graduations and church events because of its uplifting and encouraging lyrics, and is regularly used as a motivational anthem.
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Timeless RecognitionIn 2001, "I Believe I Can Fly" was voted No. 406 in Q Magazine's list of the 1001 best songs ever.
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Remix VersionsThe song enjoyed renewed popularity in 2008 when R. Kelly released a remix titled "I Believe I Can Fly (Ghetto Remix)" with rapper T.I.
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Notable PerformancesIn 2012, Jessica Sanchez performed the song on "American Idol," a highly-rated US singing competition.
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Genre ClassificationAlthough R. Kelly is known for his R&B and Soul music, "I Believe I Can Fly" is categorized as a Gospel song due to its inspirational theme and melody.
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Controversial LegacyDespite the song's success, its legacy has been tainted due to multiple sexual abuse allegations made against R. Kelly. This has led to a widespread boycott of his music.
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