Fly (Avril Lavigne song)

"Fly" is a song by Canadian recording artist Avril Lavigne. It was released on April
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16, 2015, for digital download by the Special Olympics, Inc. Lavigne released the
song as a charity single for The Avril Lavigne Foundation to support the 2015
Special Olympics World Summer Games. The song was written by Lavigne, Chad
Kroeger and David Hodges. All the proceeds from the single will be contributed to
the ongoing work being done by the Avril Lavigne Foundation.[2]

Contents
1 Background
2 Composition
3 Music video
Single by Avril Lavigne

4 Live performances Released April 16, 2015

5 Credits and personnel Format Digital download
6 Charts Recorded 2012
7 Release history Genre Power Pop
8 References
Length 3:06
Songwriter(s) Avril Lavigne Chad
Kroeger David
Background Hodges
"Fly" was written during the sessions for Lavigne's fifth studio album. It was Producer(s) Avril Lavigne
inspired lyrically by the people she had met through her Foundation, which raises Chris Baseford[1]
funds for young people living with disabilities and serious illnesses. The song was
Avril Lavigne singles chronology
recorded in 2012 with the intention of being on the album, but it didn't make the
final cut. Lavigne later mentioned the song in interviews, and her desire to release it "Give You "Fly" "Wings
What You (2015) Clipped"
in the future. After suggestion from her fanbase, she chose to release the song as a
Like" (2017)
charity single to coincide with the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. Lyrically,
(2015)
the song sings about overcoming any obstacles someone might face. Originally, the
song had a more pop production but Lavigne scrapped it for a more stripped-down, Music video
vocal-driven version. According to Lavigne, the song is composed of a "piano, "Fly" on YouTube
orchestra and kick drum."[3]

In September 2014, Charles Miguel Ignacio as part of the Avril Lavigne Foundation's support for Special Olympics, Lavigne
launched a campaign for her 30th birthday,which raised funds to support 30 Special Olympics athletes competing in the 2015 Special
Olympics World Games. During her 2014 World Tour, Lavigne visited a local Special Olympics Program in Shanghai to learn more
about their work, and met with and invited more than 200 Special Olympics athletes to her shows in 14 countries. "Fly" was released
100 days before the start of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, which took place from July 25 till August 2, 2015 in Los
Angeles.[1]

During a new interview with Good Morning America, Lavigne said that the song has taken on another meaning now following her
Lyme disease diagnosis, "[The song is] about inner strength and courage... The message of the song is to show the world that they can
overcome the challenges and that everyone is meant to shine and this song took on a whole new meaning for me during the time that
I've been sick, which was pretty magical." She said that Lyme disease had left her bedridden for months; "I could barely eat, and
when we went to the pool, I had to leave and go lie in bed. My friends asked, 'What's wrong?' I didn't know. I had no idea a bug bite
could do this. I was bedridden for five months. I felt like I couldn't breathe, I couldn't talk and I couldn't move. I thought I was
dying."[4]

Composition
Lavigne co-wrote "Fly" with her estranged husband Chad Kroeger and David Hodges, with production being handled by Lavigne
herself and Chris Baseford.[1] It is a power ballad song which lasts over three minutes and six seconds. Its instrumentation features an
orchestral piano, a string section, an acoustic drum kit and bass. Lyrically, the song talks about the inner strength and courage of
someone to face the challenges in life.

"This song means a lot to me personally," Lavigne said of the track. "It is inspired by the many young people I've met throughout my
work with my Foundation. They pursue their dreams no matter what obstacles they face... Special Olympics' mission is to unleash the
[5]
human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, so they're a natural fit for this song." she added.

Music video
The music video for "Fly" was directed by Avril Lavigne and Robb Dipple. The video was premiered on Good Morning America on
April 16, 2015, and shows various clips from the Special Olympics and moments of Lavigne recording the song.

Live performances
Avril Lavigne performed "Fly" for the first time ta the opening ceremony ofSpecial Olympics L.A Games 2015 on July 25.[6]

Credits and personnel

Avril Lavigne lead vocals, songwriter, producer
Chris Baseford producer, engineering, programming
Chad Kroeger songwriter, guitar
David Hodges songwriter, background vocals, piano
Filip Jank Violin
Andrew Schubert additional engineering
Adam Chagnon additional engineering
Chris Lord-Alge at Mix LA audio mixing
Keith Armstrong assistant mixing
Nik Karpen assistant mixing
Ted Jensen mastering
Source:[1]

Charts
Peak
Chart (2015)
position

Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 92

Release history
Region Date Format Label
Worldwide April 16, 2015 Digital download Special Olympics, Inc.
References
1. http://www.la2015.org/press-release/avril-lavigne-releases-new-single-fly-and-music-video-to-benefit-special-
olympics
2. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/music/438059/Avril-Lavigne-new-single-Fly-Special-Olympics
3. Lipshutz, Jason (April 6, 2015)."Avril Lavigne's Post-Illness Plans: Special Olympics Song, Christmas Album & Film
Work" (http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6524244/avril-lavigne-interview-special-olympics-christm
as-album-lyme-disease). Billboard. New York. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
4. http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/avrillavigne/view/124828/
5. http://www.gigwise.com/news/99981/avril-lavigne-releases-single-fly-to-benefit-special-olympics
6. http://abc7.com/sports/stevie-wonder-cody-simpson-to-open-special-olympics-games/793440/
7. "Avril Lavigne Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)" (http://www.billboard.com/music/Avril-Lavigne/chart-history/canadia
n-hot-100) Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2015.

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