«Flying Home» — образ полёта домой. Летов использует английский образ — лететь домой — но «дом» у него неоднозначен: куда возвращаться, если дома нет?
Am
Who are you Who am I
F C
Is it real to touch the sky
Dm Am
Nothing's real for the sky, -
E Am
Said the birds of paradise.
I'am afraid, can't you see
Tell me, where you carry me
You will soon realize -
Said the birds of paradise.
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Припев:
F
Flying home, flying home
C
To the land that you once had known,
Dm
To the peace that once was true
E Am
For a little girl like you.
Flying home, flying home
From the world that is made of stone
Till your heart is light and free
Like it once was meant to be.
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How I can go ahead,
When my eyes are becoming wet
Save your tears Dry your eyes -
Said the birds of paradise.
By the time is passing by
Say, how long do we have to fly
Moon will set - sun will rise -
Said the birds of paradise.
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Припев:
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Watch the sun And here's the light
Now I know what I've heard was right
Morning sun can make you wise, -
Said the birds of paradise.
Знаете ли вы, что...
- Flying Home — стандарт джазовой традиции. Летов переосмысляет его в своём мрачном контексте.