Led out on a leash behind you, holding ground
And I don’t need no reminding, I’ve been around
Been around, yeah, I am a sound, yeah
Lie down with your peace where you find it
Won’t come cheap
Fill up on love when you’re hungry, tired then sleep
Have your dreams
Don’t let it wind you, let it bring you down
I hate to tell you how little I have found
They paved the road with fool’s gold
And you’re gonna fall out
You’re gonna break down, choke and cry
Waiting out the storm when there ain’t no place to hide
And you’re gonna fall out
You’re gonna break down, choke and cry
Waiting out the storm till the skies are clear to fly
And you’re gonna fall out
You’re gonna break down, choke and cry
Waiting out the storm till the skies are clear to fly
Follow where it leads, your heart will know what’s true
Don’t be blinded by shiny pretty things well past due
It’s on you, yeah, it’s on you, yeah
Don’t let it wind you, let it bring you down
I hate to tell you how little I have found
And you’re gonna fall out
You’re gonna break down, choke and cry
Waiting out the storm when there ain’t no place to hide
And you’re gonna fall out
You’re gonna break down, choke and cry
Waiting out the storm till the skies are clear to fly
They paved the road with fool’s gold
They paved the road with fool’s gold
Riding Out the Storm: A Look at “Fly” by Alice In Chains
“Fly” by Alice In Chains delves into themes of resilience, disillusionment, and emotional endurance. The lyrics paint a picture of someone worn down by life’s challenges, yet still searching for solace and hope. Lines like “waiting out the storm till the skies are clear to fly” evoke the struggle to endure hardship with the promise of eventual relief. The song warns against chasing after “fool’s gold”—the illusion of easy answers or superficial success—and encourages listeners to trust their own instincts rather than be swayed by fleeting distractions. Ultimately, “Fly” is a meditation on perseverance, recognizing pain and vulnerability while holding on to the possibility of better days ahead.
Song Credits
Artist: Alice In Chains
Songwriters: William DuVall, Jerry Cantrell
Release Year: 2024