Fly (Jars of Clay song)


"Fly" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay. It was the first mainstream single and second Christian radio single from their 2002 studio album, The Eleventh Hour. A live version of the song appears on disc two of the band's 2003 double album, .

Background

"Fly" is based on the story of a couple fighting a losing battle against the wife's cancer. Specifically, it is about the moment at which her husband "lets her go". The unnamed couple were friends or close acquaintances of band members.

Track listing

All versions of the song written by Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, & Stephen Mason, unless otherwise noted

Mainstream radio single

  1. "Fly" - 3:12

    Christian radio single

  2. "Intro from Dan" - 0:60
  3. "Fly" - 3:14
  4. "More thoughts from Dan" - 0:24
  5. "Thoughts from Steve" - 0:37
  6. "Fly" - 3:18
  7. "Closing remarks from Steve" - 0:16

    Performance credits