Released: 2024
Quavo and Lenny Kravitz link up for ‘FLY,’ blending Quavo’s trap style with Lenny’s rock influence. The song is about wanting to escape, fly away, and live a high-flying lifestyle, both literally and metaphorically.
Quavo kicks off his verse with lines like ‘I’m feelin’ a way (feelin’ a way), I wanna fly (I wanna fly)’. Here, he’s talking about wanting to escape his current state of mind. It’s a feeling we all get sometimes when we just wanna break free.
He continues, ‘Let’s get geeked, let’s get drunk, let’s get high (let’s get high)’. This line emphasizes his desire to forget his worries and have a good time. It’s all about getting lost in the moment and leaving behind any stress or problems.
The line ‘Don’t go on a plane, I’m sittin’ the jet way (jet)’ speaks to his luxurious lifestyle. Quavo isn’t just talking about any flight; he’s talking about private jets. It’s a flex that shows he’s living large.
Quavo then raps, ‘I wanna get you paid’, suggesting that he wants to share his success with someone special. It’s about spreading the wealth and enjoying the high life together.
The chorus, ‘I want to get away, I wanna fly away, Yeah, yeah, yeah’, is a repetition of the theme of escape. It’s a simple but powerful hook that captures the essence of the song.
Quavo keeps the theme going with ‘Butterfly doors on the Lambo, I’m tryna spread my wings (brr)’. The ‘butterfly doors’ are a luxury car feature that open upwards, resembling wings. It’s another flex, showing off his wealth and status.
When he mentions, ‘I got a bad lil’ pretty Spanish thing from Medellín’, he’s highlighting his romantic escapades. Medellín is a city in Colombia, known for its beauty and also its complex history. It’s a shoutout to his global reach.
Quavo hints at his fear of commitment with, ‘I might fly away before she get a wedding ring (fly away)’. He enjoys the high life but isn’t ready to settle down. Commitment isn’t on his mind; he’s more focused on enjoying the moment.
The line, ‘Put some feathers on my drip ’cause I’m fly (I’m fly)’, is a play on words. ‘Drip’ means his style or fashion, and adding ‘feathers’ emphasizes how ‘fly’ he is—both stylish and ready to take off.
Quavo continues flexing with, ‘Diamonds twinkle every time I’m outside (that’s on God)’. His diamonds shine bright, showcasing his success and wealth. It’s another nod to his high-flying lifestyle.
The line, ‘Fly away with that cash, fly away on that gas’, keeps the theme of escape going. ‘Gas’ here refers to marijuana, adding to the vibe of getting high and flying away from troubles.
Finally, the song wraps up with the idea that Quavo is the ‘flyest’ in the room. ‘Flyest in the room, who flyer than you? (On God)’. He’s asserting his dominance and confidence, leaving no doubt that he’s on top.
