Sara Evans Born To Fly (Music Video and Lyrics)

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Country music maven Sara Evans' "Born to Fly" is an up tempo country tune complete with fiddles. Enjoy the Wizard of Oz-inspired music video here!

The Sara Evans Born To Fly song was released in June 2000 as the first single and title track from her 2000 album of the same name. This song became Evans’ second number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on January 20, 2001.

“Born to Fly” stands out as a timeless anthem that captures the essence of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of dreams.  This tune quickly became one of Sara Evans’ signature songs. The track is a powerful declaration of independence and self-discovery. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is unapologetically chasing her dreams, defying expectations, and embracing the freedom to soar.

The corresponding music video shows has Evans portraying Dorothy, the main character from The Wizard of Oz. Enjoy the visual story which scored the artist the Country Music Association ‘Video of the Year’ award in 2001 below!

Sara Evans Born To Fly Music Video

The song’s lyrics tell the story of a young woman who dreams of pursuing her passions and breaking free from the limitations of her current circumstances. She is determined to soar above the challenges and obstacles in her life, despite the doubts and criticisms of others. The chorus reflects this sense of ambition and determination to achieve her dreams.

Country music star Sara Evans co-wrote “Born to Fly” with Marcus Hummon and Darrell Scott.

Sara Evans Born To Fly Lyrics

I’ve been tellin’ my dreams to the scarecrow
About the places that I’d like to see
I say ‘friend, do you think I’ll ever get there?’
Aww, but he just stands there smilin’ back at me

So I confess my sins to the preacher
About the love I’d been prayin’ to find
Is there a brown-eyed boy in my future, yeah
He says ‘girl, you got nothin’ but time.’

how do you wait for heaven
And who has that much time
And how do you keep your feet on the ground
When you know
That you were born, (you were born, yeah), you were born to fly

My daddy he is grounded like the oak tree
My momma she is as steady as the sun
Oh, you know I love my folks, but I keep starin’ down the road,
Just lookin’ for my one chance to run

Hey, ’cause I will soar away like the blackbird
I will blow in the wind like a seed
I will plant my heart in the garden of my dreams
And I will grow up where I want, wild and free

how do you wait for heaven
And who has that much time
And how do you keep your feet on the ground
When you know
That you were born, (you were born, yeah), you were born to fly

Sara Evans’ “Born to Fly” is not just a song; it’s a declaration of independence, a celebration of individuality, and a testament to the enduring spirit of chasing one’s dreams.  “Born to Fly” has been widely praised for its empowering message and Evans’ strong vocal performance. The song helped establish Evans as a major force in country music and has become a staple of her live performances.  Share this throwback with other Sara Evans fans!

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