From the recording Fly
It’s no secret that I’ll do some pretty dumb stuff when it comes to recording a song that I’ve got in my head. Especially when it comes to a song for the kids. “Fly” is like the quintessential example of just how far I’ll go. :) I hope my kiddos will look back on these years and say “Our dad was weird…and we love him for it.”
As I mentioned earlier, I think this song is my unredeemable act of self-humiliation. When you hear me rapping and beat boxing, you know the end is upon us. Still, here it is, in all its glory. But if I can say…not too bad, for a middle-aged, very Southern, white boy. (Ha!)
You know, by the way, I record this stuff late at night, usually after everyone else in the house has already gone to bed. So if you can imagine, it’s midnight or so, I’m closed up in the studio, mic in front of me, headphones on…and I’m beat boxing my tail off….and laughing in between takes, because I realize just how ridiculous I look and sound. In all seriousness, I hope you dig the song. “Fly” was actually a lot of work, although incredibly fun. But I’m really proud of the music…the bass and guitar work, and the production. I’m very pleased with how it turned out. And yes, it was created and recorded solely with my kids in mind, hoping it would be a “hit” for them while they’re still young and impressionable enough to like a silly song. So from me…and DJ Fitz Cracka…peace out, yo! Follow your dreams, spread your wings, and enjoy the flight! ;)
Lyrics
--------------------------------------FlyWords & Music by Ricky FitzpatrickCopyright 2013 Ricky Fitzpatrick and Our Apple Valley Home Songs. Published by Pitch A Fitz Music Publishing (BMI) Verse 1I can tell you if dreams came true,One thing I’d love to do,It’d be the coolest coolSince the beginning of time. Verse 2Nothing you can do could compare to this.I wouldn’t be a cheetah, dinosaur or a fish,But if I had my wishYou know that I… ChorusI’d fly…(Let’s fly, like a bird in the sky!)I’d fly…(Let’s fly. Spread your wings and fly!)Up on a cloud,Way over the ground,Spread my wings and never come down!I’d fly…(Let’s fly, like a bird in the sky!)I’d fly…(Let’s fly. Spread your wings and fly!)I’d be absolutely satisfiedIf only I (that’s right), if only I could…fly. Verse 3My arms would be feathery green.I could soar to the top of a tree.If I could ask for just one thing,You know I’d… ChorusI’d fly…(Gonna fly, gonna fly. like a bird in the sky!)I’d fly…(Gonna fly, gonna fly. Spread your wings and fly!)Up on a cloud,Way over the ground,Spread my wings and never come down!I’d fly…(Gonna fly, gonna fly. like a bird in the sky!)I’d fly…(Gonna fly, gonna fly. Spread your wings and fly!)I’d be absolutely satisfiedIf only I, if only I could…fly.