The song Kadu Flyer by Hawkwind is about a person who wants to break free from their everyday life and experience something new. They want to try, be themselves, and see the world from a different perspective. The protagonist takes a different kind of trip to Katmandu, a city known for spiritual awakening and adventure. They are inspired to fly high and be free like a bird, and so they take flight on their glider, determined to reach new heights. The song describes the challenges the Kadu Flyer faces while flying. They battle with freezing winds, downdraft dangers, and the steep ascent of the mountains. However, they persevere and rise above these obstacles, carried by the keening wind and the waves of lift. The lyrics also mention how the Kadu Flyer crawls the thermal up the mountain, invoking the sun, rising like a phoenix in full flight from the fire. The wings of the glider are described as a dragon wing of string and sticks, gliding higher and higher. Overall, the song is about the pursuit of freedom and adventure, reaching for new heights and breaking free from everyday limitations. It encourages listeners to try new things, be themselves, and fly high like the Kadu Flyer.
