"Someday I'll Fly" is a song by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., serving as the first single for her third studio album, Xposed (2012). It was released via digital download and streaming through Hummingbird Music on March 14, 2012. Its lyrics were written by G.E.M., while Franzel Jeffrey B, Hollander Andrew B, and Dana Parish composed the track. Additional production and arrangement was handled by Lupo Groinig. Musically, "Someday I'll Fly" is a pop rock influenced number with aspirational lyrics.
Background and release
Written by G.E.M., the lyrics of "Someday I'll Fly" chronicles her personal experiences from 2011 to 2012, during which she faced increasing pressures in her life. G.E.M. described this period as a time of struggle, as she sought to break free from everything weighing her down. She believed that "Someday I'll Fly" symbolized her determination to let go of those burdens and embrace a fresh start.
Music video The music video for "Someday I'll Fly", directed by Bill Chia, was shot over the course of 22 hours. It was uploaded to YouTube on April 7, 2012. G.E.M. plays the role of a ballet dancer in the video, having spent a month learning ballet to prepare for the video shoot. She saw the dance routines as a reflection of life's challenges and complexities; at the same time, she believed that like ballet, life should embody qualities of lightness, grace, and freedom.
Accolades +Awards and nominations for "Someday I'll Fly"YearOrganizationAwardResult2012Metro Radio Mandarin Music AwardsMetro Song of the Year Award 2013Canadian Chinese Pop Music ChartTop Ten Songs Awards Sina Music Public Opinion Index AwardsTop 20 Songs
Credits and personnel
Mixing
Mixed at MixHaus Studios, Los Angeles
Personnel G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals Franzel Jeffrey B – composer Hollander Andrew B – composer Dana Parish – composer Lupo Groinig – producer and arranger Richard Furch – mixer
Release history +Release dates and formatsRegionDateFormatLabelVarious March 14, 2012
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