This is a song called I
Believe I Can Fly, By R. Kelly.
Kelly wrote
this for Space Jam, which was a kid's movie starring Michael Jordan in a world
of cartoons. The song was much more popular than the movie and became an
inspirational anthem often played at weddings and used in video tributes.
Currently, the song still remains to be widely played and will remain a
classic.
I chose this
song because it really brings me back to my childhood. Although I may
not have fully understood the meaning as clearly as i do now, my sister and I
were obsessed with it.
To me
this song is about learning to
reach the stars (reach your dreams). He is talking about how he believes he can
become something great. When he says he believes he can fly, he is saying he
believes he can go far in life and get where he wants to get. This always
stuck with me because as long as you do believe in yourself you can
achieve anything even if it seems impossible. Life can be hard, but having the
mentality of never giving up always stands true to me. Not everything
comes easy, so you define the person you are or want to become everyday.
You are truly the only person that can reach your best potential.
I concur with the meaning of this song. One of R. Kelly's singles that elevated his popularity in the mid 90's. It really was a combination of Michael Jordan stardom and the emotional meaning of that song that still keeps it relevant to this day. R. Kelly's vocals were very moving in this single.
ReplyDeleteThis song reminds me so much about my nephew when he was a little boy. He would always be singing this song as we sat by the bonfire when we lived in Tennessee. I really miss that. Brings back beautiful memories....
ReplyDelete:) is inspirational indeed.
ReplyDeletegood job!