Fly
Nicki Minaj, Rihanna
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I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise To fly To fly Uh yo, yo, I wish today it will rain all day Maybe that will kinda make the pain go away Trying to forgive you for abandoning me Praying but I think I'm still an angel away Angel away, yeah strange in a way Maybe that is why I chase strangers away They got their guns out aiming at me But I become Neo when they aiming at me Me, me, me against them Me against enemies, me against friends Somehow they both seem to become one A sea full of sharks and they all smell blood They start coming and I start rising Must be surprising, I'm just surmising I win, thrive, soar, higher, higher, higher, more fire I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise To fly To fly Uh yo, yo Everybody wanna try to box me in Suffocating every time it locks me in Paintin' they own pictures than they crop me in But I will remain where the top begins 'Cause I am not a word, I am not a line I am not a girl that can ever be defined I am not fly, I am levitation I represent an entire generation I hear the criticism loud and clear That is how I know that the time is near So we become alive in a time of fear And I ain't got no motherfucking time to spare Cry my eyes out for days upon days Such a heavy burden placed upon me But when you go hard your nay's become yay's Yankee Stadium with Jay's and Kanye's I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise To fly To fly Get ready for it Get ready for it Get ready for it I came to win Get ready for it Get ready for it Get ready for it I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise To fly To fly
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Written by: Jonathan Rotem, Onika Maraj, Kevin Hissink, William Jordan, Clem Penton
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Fly" was produced by J. R. Rotem, who has notable mentions in the pop music scene.
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Album inclusionThis song was featured on Nicki Minaj's debut studio album, "Pink Friday," released in 2010.
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Musical StyleThe song synergizes pop and hip hop styles with inspirational lyrics and elements of R&B.
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Vocal Collaboration"Fly" features vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna, adding a harmonic touch to the piece.
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Rihanna's RoleRihanna lends her vocals for the chorus of the song and is also featured in the music video.
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Song Theme"Fly" is portrayed as an empowerment anthem, encouraging listeners to rise above their obstacles.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made it to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the charts for 20 weeks.
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CertificationIn 2018, "Fly" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million units.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fly," directed by Sanaa Hamri, presents both artists amidst the wreckage of a plane crash, symbolizing a rebirth from destruction.
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Live PerformanceNicki Minaj and Rihanna performed "Fly" live at the 2010 American Music Awards.
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Song ReceptionDespite mixed reviews from critics, the song's inspirational message and the powerful collaboration between Minaj and Rihanna were highly praised.
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Soundtrack Feature"Fly" was used in the movie "The Other Woman" (2014), in which Nicki Minaj had a supporting role.
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