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Introduction
“Let Me Fly” by Status Quo is one of those tracks that, while perhaps not topping the charts, holds a special place for fans who appreciate the band’s deeper cuts. Released in 1978 as the B-side to the single “Accident Prone,” this song showcases a more introspective side of the band, diverging from their typical hard-rocking boogie style.
The track is part of the album If You Can’t Stand the Heat…, which marked a period of experimentation for Status Quo. Recorded at Wisseloord Studios in the Netherlands, the album incorporated elements like brass sections and backing vocals, adding new textures to their sound.
“Let Me Fly” stands out with its yearning lyrics and melodic composition, reflecting themes of aspiration and the desire for freedom. It’s a song that resonates with listeners who have ever felt the urge to break free from constraints and pursue their dreams.
While it may not have achieved mainstream success, “Let Me Fly” remains a cherished piece among Status Quo enthusiasts, embodying the band’s willingness to explore and express different facets of their musical identity.
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Lyrics
I’ve been so lonely, I can’t find any way
So long since I lost my way
I’ve got a feeling you’re gonna run away anyday
Why does it always seem to be me?
So let me fly, let me fly like a bird in the sky
Let me fly away
I wanna climb really high all the time in the sky
Wanna stay up there all day
So let me fly, let me fly like a bird in the sky
Let me fly, getting away
Laugh at the day, let me fly, fly, fly away
You say you’re all right, you don’t care anyway
I’m listening, you’re trying to say
You think I’m crazy, you’re thinking you’ve got everything right
But you’re fooling no-one else but yourself
So let me fly, let me fly like a bird in the sky
Let me fly away
I wanna climb really high all the time in the sky
Wanna stay up there all day
Oh let me fly, let me fly like a bird in the sky
Let me fly, getting away
Laugh at the day, let me fly, fly, fly away
If you get lonely, you can’t get along by yourself
You’re finding you’re needing me
Don’t wait forever for me to come a-following you
I’ll wait here, you come back by yourself
And we can fly, we can fly like a bird in the sky
We can fly away
And we can climb really high all the time in the sky
Gonna stay up there all day
Oh let me fly, let me fly like a bird in the sky
Let me fly, getting away
Laugh at the day, let me fly, fly, fly away