Story Behind The Song
I'M GONNA FLY was written for my musical, SURPRISE! It was written for a teenage girl who would do anything to become an actress. When I wrote it, I had a young Barbra Streisand in mind - that is the type of song that it is - a belt out type!
Song Description
This is what a young person needs in order to do whatever it is they want to do. Determination and perseverance, along with talent.
| Song Length |
2:54 |
Genre |
Unique - Soundtracks |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Dreams, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
Whitney Houston, Celine Dion |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I'M GONNA FLY!
When I was just a little girl, I felt so trapped inside
I used to grab a prop - anything - and I would come alive!
Now all I want to do - is be on the stage
Where I can b e someone besides little ole' me
And I can fly away, or swim under the sea...
I'm gonna - I'm gonna fly - to the top of the world!
I'm gonna - I'm gonna fly - to the top of the world!
Just watch me spread my wings
Just watch me laugh and sing
Just watch me reach my hands up to the sky
And if you say that I won't - I will!
And if you say that I can't - I can!
And if you say that I won't win that race, I'll start over again!
I'm gonna - I'm gonna fly - to the top of the world!
I'm gonna - I'm gonna fly - to the top of the world!
Just watch me spread my wings
Just watch me laugh and sing
Just watch me reach my hands way past the sky.
And if you say that I won't - I will!
And if you say that I can't - I can!
And if you say that I won't win that race
I'll start over - again and again and again
And again and again and again and again ...