SkyKing - a song for Richard Russell aka ‘SkyKing’

Here’s a song I wrote as a tribute to Richard ‘Beebo’ Russell.

Richard was a Horizon ground crew worker who took an empty aircraft from Seattle international airport and tragically crashed into Ketron Island, taking his own life.

Like many people, I was moved and saddened after hearing his last words that were recorded during the flight.

I hope he found peace.

Below is a ‘go fund me’ that has been created for Richards wife.

https://www.gofundme.com/provide-for-...


Lyrics

SkyKing

Don't wanna hurt no one
Or ruin your day
Just wanna see those mountains
And be on my way

I'd like to apologise
I know I'll disappoint

Chorus
Just a broken guy
But I'm flying high
Higher than I have been
Down on the ground
Life would push me down
But up here I'm a king
Now I know, yes I know
I'm free

I'm gonna have a blast
Fly where I please
I think I'll roll this plane
Just watch you'll see

Didn't come here to die tonight
I came up here to live

Chorus
Just a broken guy
But I'm flying high
Higher than I have been
Down on the ground
Life would push me down
But up here I'm a king
Now I know, yes I know
I'm free

Bridge
There's something missing in my life
I'm hoping it can be found
I wasn't planning to land tonight
I don't belong on the ground

Chorus
Just a broken guy
But I'm flying high
Higher than I have been
Down on the ground
Life would push me down
But up here I'm a king
Now I know, yes I know
I'm free