The song "Fly" by Ellie Goulding tells the story of a person who feels disconnected and out of place in their own life. The lyrics capture their longing to escape the mundane routines and obligations that weigh them down. The beginning of the song finds the person feeling invisible, as they see happy faces in a window. They yearn to join them, to make them laugh and feel normal, even if it's just for a short while. The line "Someone's tired, but not mine" suggests that the person's own tiredness or struggles are overlooked amidst the lives of others. The chorus emphasizes the person's desire to fly, to escape the fast-paced world around them. Flying symbolizes freedom and the ability to rise above their worries and anxieties. The person feels that when things are moving so fast, they don't have to engage with them and can instead simply soar and be detached. The second verse reveals a characteristic of the person, their familiarity with the train stations and their reluctance to get off and face reality. They prefer to keep circling back, avoiding the next stage of their journey. The line "I'm never as young as I want to be, I think I'll never worry" suggests their desire to remain carefree and avoid growing up. The bridge introduces the idea that one day, the person's soaring will come to an end and they will be brought back down to earth. They anticipate having to think straight and face the realities of life, including the quest for love that they haven't yet found. However, in the final chorus, the person embraces their urge to fly and decides to try. They acknowledge their own heaviness and weakness, but they also acknowledge the difficulty of connecting with others as they speak and interact but don't truly communicate. They continue to move forward, uncertain of their destination, but finding solace in the act of flying. Overall, "Fly" expresses a yearning for escape and freedom while acknowledging the challenges of navigating life and relationships. It highlights the desire to disconnect from the overwhelming pace of the world and find moments of detachment and tranquility.
