Alison Krauss - I will fly Away oh Glory Lyrics
Lyrics
Some bright morning when this life is over
I'll fly away
To that home on Gods celestial shore
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
When the shadows of this life have gone
I'll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I'll fly away
Oh how glad and happy when we meet
I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I'll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a land where joys will never end
I'll fly away
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Alison Krauss - I'll fly away
Meaning & Inspiration
Alison Krauss's rendition of "I'll Fly Away," released on April 10, 2008, offers a profound and deeply moving exploration of Christian hope and the promise of eternal life. This classic hymn, in Krauss's masterful interpretation, transcends a simple melody to become a powerful testament to faith. The song's core message resonates with the universal human longing for release from earthly suffering and the anticipation of a heavenly dwelling. It paints a vivid picture of a future where life's struggles are over, and the soul ascends to a place of unending joy and peace. This anticipation is rooted in the biblical assurance found in passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:17, which speaks of believers being caught up together in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, a mirroring of the imagery of flying away. The lyrics speak of "that home on God's celestial shore," echoing the biblical concept of the New Jerusalem, a glorious eternal city prepared for the faithful, as described in Revelation 21. The desire to escape the "shadows of this life" and the "prison walls" reflects the spiritual struggle experienced by believers, the feeling of being bound by sin and worldly cares, and the yearning for the liberation Christ offers, as spoken of by Jesus in John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The mention of "no more cold iron shackles on my feet" powerfully symbolizes the breaking of chains that bind us to sin and despair, a freedom vividly portrayed in Paul's letter to the Romans, particularly Romans 8:1-2, which declares that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Furthermore, the anticipation of meeting loved ones in this eternal home, expressing how "glad and happy when we meet," touches on the communion of saints, a comforting thought for those who have lost loved ones. The closing lines, "Just a few more weary days and then, to a land where joys will never end," encapsulate the essence of enduring faith through trials, finding strength in the promise of ultimate fulfillment. This is a message that finds its strongest parallel in Philippians 3:13-14, where Paul speaks of forgetting what is behind and pressing forward toward the goal, the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Krauss’s performance amplifies this message, allowing the profound spiritual significance of the lyrics to shine through, offering solace and inspiration to all who hear it.