Kate Staunton, melody and vocals. Love what she did as she made the lyrics soar.
I’ll Fly Away @ Lyrics Donna J Evans 2/15/21
Kate Staunton Melody & Vocals
In this space my spirit soars
It’s quite a different view
Carried on the updrafts
Known only by a few
You’re stuck in tiny places
With the daily slow grind
The stresses of this world
Weigh heavy on your mind
So, I’ll fly away
Far beyond the clouds
If only in my mind
Bask in the sunshine, I’ll fly away
Yes, I’ll fly away I fly away, I’ll fly away
You talk of daily troubles
Always too hot or cold
Time passes too quickly
Say you’re growing old
You can’t see the forest
There are too many trees
The sky’s always gray
But I’m feelin’ free
So, I’ll fly away
Far beyond the clouds
If only in my mind
Bask in the sunshine, I’ll fly away
Yes, I’ll fly away I fly away, I’ll fly away
Away from the crowds, I find
Earth’s blues seem so small
I find joy in the free fall
So, I’ll fly away
Far beyond the clouds
If only in my mind
Bask in the sunshine, I’ll fly
Yes, I’ll fly away I fly away, I’ll fly away
@nancycunning Mar 2022
I love how the vocal soars above the earth . The lyrics feel like such a lovely literal meditation on what it feels like to fly away, and then that turn to say that all this is available through the mind. Feels like an ode to the power of the imagination in the face of life and it's hard parts.
@oswlek Mar 2022
Absolutely lovely. Really nice chord textures, and Kate's vocal dances above everything so beautifully,. The way she sings "Earth's blue" gives me chills. So delicate and tender. I like how the chorus is sung by what feels like the backing vocalists.
I love the "free fall" line. So cool. Great chorus, you can almost hear Kate's melody in the words themselves.
Excellent work both of you!
@sheilerk Mar 2022
This was so beautifully sung. I couldn't decide whether I loved the lilty quality of the vocals in the verses more or the soaring quality of the chorus, but it doesn't matter because it's all beautiful. The contrast between the lines talking about daily troubles and burdens and the chorus about Flying away, emphasized by the different cadence and the lift in the chorus is really impactful. I enjoyed this so much I listened to it twice. Really beautiful and uplifting.
Thank you for your @Tit4Tat comment.
@sw1n3flu Mar 2022
Aimee Mann vibes in the verses. The choruses depart (soar) into another dimension…. Love how the delivery matches the lyrical context. Spectacular collab.
@gardeningangel1 Mar 2022
This really does soar. Just stunning. Whatever magic that is at around 2:00, I am enthralled.
@ballyhoot Mar 2022
Beautiful vocals. Nice keys, too. Get an occasional Tori Amos vibe, especially when your voice quiets and becomes almost spoken word. The lyrics are nicely crafted, too. Anyway, lovely song. Good collab, you two. Thanks for sharing! #tit4tat
@feb21sundari Mar 2022
I read that you re inspired by KAte Bush- I m shure she would love this tune -I do. So delicate and light like a songbird
@edwardsmusic Feb 2022
The piano and vocals are very lovely. Great imagery and message in the lyrics. Beautiful collab! #tit4tat
@musicsongwriter Feb 2022
Amazing spiritual song and collaboration. Sweet, sad, hopeful, gentle, loving and cosmic. Beautiful lyrics and music. The harmonies are very pretty, fresh, unexpected yet working perfectly. Very original and instantly likable song which could be in a movie, musical, music hall and I'm Eurovision. Wonderful work. Thank you both so much.
@caitlin Feb 2022
Damn! This needs to be ON STAGE. It's so, so, so good - I have no words. Kate, you have such excellent command of your vocals - how do you do it?? You soar. Fly away!
@heliosonorous Feb 2022
Really great melody and vocal performance, the track has a genuine hope for what to come.
@resonut123 Feb 2022
Beautiful vocal for a lovely lyric.
The soaring vocal blends with the piano accompaniment very well.
Thanks for helping me: fly away while listening to this fine tune.
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@crisp1 Feb 2022
Amid the depression of the war in Ukraine, it felt good to come listen to a Kate song -- vocals that carry a listener away to a better state of mind. This collaboration helped me fly away for a few minutes. Thank you!
@brisk Feb 2022
Love this song. That "fly away" lyric/music/voice combo is so great. Really lovely melody. The words are a really clear expression of that feeling too. Really strong.
@andrea Feb 2022
I love these lyrics. Finding peace in yourself, for yourself, far away from the rest of the world. Kate's vocals are supreme as always. I feel warm and wonderful as I listen. Beautiful collab! #tit4tat
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Wow, now that is singing! Works so well with the instrumentation. The lyrics are so descriptive and I love how there are so many distinct visuals here. Beautiful all around.
@nadine Feb 2022
Interesting syncopated phrasing of very good lyrics. Complex but still catchy. Good use of the 4 chords. Kate, you have a great control over your voice. It makes Donna's writes fly away and soar.
@ferry0123 Feb 2022
Kate, this is strong. I'm sure the lyrics made you do it strong. You probably heard it a thousand times already, but it's a compliment when I say your singing reminds me of Kate Bush. "I find joy in the free fall"... I really like that line.
@richaaaay Feb 2022
Kate, absolutely wonderful job helping to make Donna’s well written lyrics fly away. The simple production gives space for your vocals to shine, which they do in spades. The piano composition works perfectly. Super job you two!
@jayjay Feb 2022
A really good example of writing to the title. Wonderful thread running through the lyrics which are then complimented by the soaring melody and vocals. Epic job. #tit4tat
@n24 Feb 2022
Beautiful, a real touch of the divine and epic about it! The intro to the line ‘so I’ll fly away’ is such a great build! A really interesting mix between sombre and strangely uplifting which really does the lyrics justice. A really lovely vivid set of lyrics here well done! I love ‘I find joy in the free fall’ very powerful line. The stripped back piano is a lovely complement to the vocals which are delivered with real class and power, you really know when to pull back and power on with those vocals Kate.
@wacha Feb 2022
This is a truly beautiful song, both lyrically and in the arrangement which really respects and gives room for the lyrics to shine. That chorus is stunning and so powerful, very nice work to both of you!
@geoff61 Feb 2022
lovely vocals Kate, strong lyrics too Donna, well done
@sunnymae Feb 2022
Oh my..this is gorgeous Kate! Your soaring voice and keyboard arrangement breathe so much life into Donna's beautifully crafted lyrics. You are a joy to listen to. Beautiful collaboration of two great talents!
@davidtaro Feb 2022
I found this very inspiring. Similar to @tseaver's comment, the combination of these very beautiful poetic lyrics with Kate's (literally) high-flying voice is a perfect match. Wishing I could fly away too.... sadly I have to go and do the washing up first :)
@tseaver Feb 2022
Nice collab. The lift of the vocal in the chorus fits the lyric perfectly.
@katestantonsings Feb 2022
You are a mighty strong woman, Donna! Thanks for letting me sing your song<3 I imagined Jenny from Forrest Gump when she prays about becoming a bird! Lovely lyrics.