Flight of the Rat Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chrisb1 

Cover art for Flight of the Rat lyrics by Deep Purple

I don't know what the lyrics mean but it probably doesn't matter - this songs just kicks ass. Killer riff, killer drum solo. Love it!

@chrisb1 I'm surprised you say you don't know what this song is about. To me it's so obvious and was when I first heard it at 17.... The Rat is singer, he could have said, I am leaving town..... the song is about leaving a rut the dead end boring but comfortable life and following your dreams.... Although everything won't be as you imagined, you will be happier, as YOU find a New Way of being Oh So Cool like a Blue Blooded Well Studded English Fool.... It's better to follow your dreams, even...