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"I'm Gonna Fly" by Phil King

 
 
 

the story and the study
by phil king

 
 

"He made my mouth like a sharpened sword; in the shadow of his hand, he hid me. He made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver." - Isaiah 49:2

I wrote this song while watching Midway (2019), a film depicting the pivotal WWII battle in the Pacific theater. The movie showcases ordinary men who volunteered to fight for freedom, risking their lives for a cause they believed in. These were businessmen, teachers, fathers, and sons who displayed immense courage and sacrifice.

As I watched these men give their all, I was inspired to question my own commitment to God. Would I be willing to sacrifice everything for Jesus and the Gospel as these men did for America? Seeing the pilots sacrifice themselves in battle was a powerful reminder of the cost of victory.

After watching the film, I reflected on my role in the Lord's service. Psalm 110 speaks of the Messiah's army, with people willingly serving in holy garments and renewed strength each day. My song "I'm Gonna Fly" expresses my wholehearted commitment to Jesus. My response is simple: because He gave everything for me, I am ready to surrender everything for Him.

i’m gonna fly lyrics

Verse 1
I can feel the careful hand of Jesus
Been taking His time with me
Been making His bow so steady
I can sense the focus of an Archer
He has placed me on His string
As an arrow that is ready

Chorus 1
I’m gonna fly, I’m gonna fly,
Gonna soar with all my heart
Straight to the mark
I’m gonna fly, for the glory of my God
I’m gonna fly

Verse 2
He’s drawn me from the darkness of His quiver
I’ve looked forward to this hour
He’s been purposefully waiting
The Archer moves as easy as a river
He pulls me back still further
Now I can see where He is aiming

Bridge
Because far beyond the enemy lines are souls
That gotta know You’ve pulled me back to launch me
This I know, This is my hope
These years of tension are surely worth it
Oh, Jesus, I know that when the time has come
Oh, Jesus, I know that when the time has come

 
 

Phil King Bio

Phil King is fervent about leading and writing songs that bring many people to Jesus. Over the course of his life Phil has used his genre fluid sound, soulful voice, love for God, and heart for the Church to invite a diverse people to experience God.

King is the launch artist for newly formed label, Euphonic City, co-founded by two of his long-time mentors and friends, Paul Wright and Jennie Lee Riddle. He has been working on his fifth record which is a timely and rich gathering of songs for his Euphonic City debut. This release of Phil King will begin with 5 singles, culminating with a 14 track album featuring many of his family friends.

In his early 20’s he became the worship leader at Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX before taking a position as a worship pastor at Gateway Church. Most recently, King moved he and his wife to Amarillo, Texas to join Trinity Fellowship Church where they have started their family and are now raising their young twins.

Phil has written multilingual anthems such as “So Worthy'' that have traveled far and wide. And notably, for the pro-life movement, “Not Forgotten” was performed by Phil and Francesca Battistelli at a Focus on the Family event, “Alive From New York” in Times Square attended by 20,000. King often leads at conferences and worship experiences. He has sung and played on records and live events for artists that include Michael W. Smith, Danny Gokey, Charity Gayle, Lauren Daigle, and others. His songwriting credits include Leeland, Matt Redman, Micah Tyler, Christine D’Clario, Rita Springer, and more. But most of all, Phil’s favorite thing is to be available to the men and women of God who carry the Gospel to the furthermost regions of the earth. In Phil’s own words, “I love the harvest field!”

CREDITS:

Produced and Mixed by Seth Talley

Mastered by Bob Boyd at Ambient Digital

Executive Producer: Jennie Lee Riddle

Label: Euphonic City in cooperation with people & Songs

Drums: tim buell

Bass: Jacob Lowery

pedal steel: gideon boley

EL Guitars: andrew osengg

Acoustic Guitars: andrew osengg, Seth Talley

Keys: mike hicks

writers: jennie lee riddle, phil king