Fly
Sugar Ray
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All around the world, statues crumble for me Who knows how long I've loved you Everywhere I go, people stop and they see Twenty-five years old, my mother, God rest her soul I just wanna fly Put your arms around me, baby Put your arms around me, baby I just wanna fly Put your arms around me, baby Put your arms around me, baby (yeah) Dance a little stranger, show me where you've been Love can make you hostage, wanna do it again There's no time to think 'bout the starting or the end We'll find out I'm told, my mother, she told me so I just wanna fly Put your arms around me, baby Put your arms around me, baby (yeah) I just wanna fly Put your arms around me, baby Put your arms around me, baby I just want to fly I just want to fly (It's chickadee time on the borderline) All around the world, statues crumble for me Who knows how long I've loved you Everyone I know has been so good to me Twenty-five years old, my mother, God rest her soul I just wanna fly Put your arms around me, baby Put your arms around me, baby I just wanna fly Put your arms around me, baby Put your arms around me, baby I just want to fly I just want to fly I just wanna fly I just wanna fly I just wanna fly
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Written by: Alan Albert Shacklock, Maragh William, Craig Bullock, Rodney Sheppard, Mark McGrath, Murphy Karges, Stan Frazier
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song ReleaseThe song "Fly" was released in June 1997 and is housed on the band's second album, titled "Floored."
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Chart Rankings"Fly" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart for four weeks and maintained this position for six weeks on the Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart.
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Band BreakthroughThe song is regarded as Sugar Ray's breakthrough hit, significantly boosting their popularity and marking their arrival into the mainstream music space.
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Reggae InfluenceThe song features a reggae-style beat, which was somewhat unusual and unique in the realm of mainstream pop-rock music at the time.
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Guest Artist"Fly" includes vocals by reggae artist Super Cat.
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Certified GoldRIAA certified the single Gold and it has sold 700,000 units.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fly" was directed by highly acclaimed director McG, who later went on to direct blockbuster movies such as Charlie's Angels and Terminator Salvation.
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AwardsSugar Ray was nominated for "Favorite New Pop/Rock Artist" at the American Music Awards in 1998, largely due to the song's success.
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Recurring MotifThe song's theme focuses on the idea of escape and freedom, which became a recurrent motif in many of Sugar Ray's songs.
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Pop Culture Reference"Fly" has been used in several TV series, films, and commercials, including "Scooby-Doo" and the film "Father's Day."
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SamplesThe song features a sample from Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone Again (Naturally)" - a distinct piano part from the original song.
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Unexpected SuccessAt the time of the song's release, the band was more associated with heavy metal and punk genres. The poppy, upbeat sound of "Fly" was initially viewed as a risky deviation but eventually brought Sugar Ray major commercial success.
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