Fly Like a Bird
Mariah Carey
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Somehow I know that There's a place up above With no more hurt and struggling Free of all atrocities and suffering Because I feel the unconditional love From one who cares enough for me To erase all my burdens And let me be free to... Fly like a bird Take to the sky I need you now, Lord Carry me high Don't let the world break me tonight I need the strength of you by my side Sometimes this life can be so cold I pray you'll come and carry me home Can we recover? Will the world ever be A place of peace and harmony With no war and with no brutality? If we loved each other We would find victory But in this harsh reality Sometimes I'm so despondent That I feel the need to... Fly like a bird Take to the sky I need you now, Lord Carry me high Don't let the world break me tonight I need the strength of you by my side Sometimes this life can be so cold I pray you'll come and carry me home Keep your head to the sky With God's love you'll survive Fly like a bird Take to the sky I need you now, Lord Carry me high Don't let the world break me tonight I need the strength of You by my side Sometimes this life can be so cold I pray You'll come and carry me home Carry me higher, higher, higher Carry me higher, higher, higher Carry me home Higher, Jesus Carry me higher, Lord
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Written by: Mariah Carey, James Quenton Wright
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Fly Like a Bird" was written and produced by Mariah Carey and James "Big Jim" Wright. The song features main vocals from Carey and background vocals by several Gospel and RnB singers.
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Track AppearanceThe song is a track from the "The Emancipation of Mimi," Mariah Carey's tenth studio album which was released in 2005.
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Genre SpecificityDespite Mariah Carey being known primarily for her Pop and RnB songs, "Fly Like a Bird" is categorized as a Gospel song.
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Chart PerformanceIt was released in the United States as the sixth single from the album and peaked at the 19th position on the Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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AwardsIn 2007, "Fly Like a Bird" won the award for Outstanding Song at the NAACP Image Awards.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was highly praised by music critics for Carey's vocal performance, the song's production, and its departure from Carey's usual style.
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Live PerformancesMariah Carey performed "Fly Like a Bird" at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in 2006. The performance was filled with religious and Gothic influences and was highly appreciated by the audience and critics alike.
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Song InspirationCarey has mentioned that the song was inspired by the events of Hurricane Katrina and the Iraq War and was her way of offering hope and encouragement in tough times.
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CollaborationThe track features The Reverend Dr. Clarence Keaton, who performs a sermon as an interlude in the song, adding to its Gospel feel.
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Song Message"Fly Like a Bird" describes Mariah Carey's faith in God and belief in the power of prayer. It is considered one of her most personal and inspiring songs.
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