Preparing to fly

Waterboys · Dream Harder [1993]

Preparing to fly :: Waterboys

I'm preparing to fly

under my own steam

I'm preparing to fly

into a dream

I'm in love all over again

I'm head over heels

I can't even begin

to tell you how it feels

She lives on a rock

surrounded by light

She's young and she's wild

and she's treating me right

I'm preparing to fly

under my own steam

I'm preparing to fly

into a dream

I shed some light

I change my address

I haven't felt so great

since I first went west

I've got brilliant intentions

unthinkable plans

I've got sparks and electric shocks

just exploding from my hands

I'm preparing to fly

under my own steam

I'm preparing to fly

into a dream

I'm back in the saddle

I'm out in the clear

I got no regrets

I've got nothing to fear

I've battled my demons

come out on top

I'm gonna love you as hard as I can

never gonna stop

I'm preparing to fly

under my own steam

I'm preparing to fly

into a dream

Preparing to fly

Preparing to fly stands as a notable track from The Waterboys' 1993 album Dream Harder, capturing the band's continued exploration of expansive rock textures during the early nineties. Following the massive success of their Big Music era, this recording reflects a period of artistic refinement where the group balanced their signature anthemic sound with more introspective arrangements. The song showcases the band's ability to weave atmospheric instrumentation with driving rhythms, maintaining the emotional depth that defined their earlier work. As part of a diverse discography that ranges from folk-infused rock to gospel-tinged ballads, this piece highlights the group's enduring commitment to crafting immersive sonic landscapes. It remains a testament to their evolution as a band capable of delivering both intimate moments and sweeping musical statements within a single album.