I Believe I Can Fly was written and performed by R. Kelly and released in 1996 as part of the soundtrack to the film Space Jam, where it played over the closing scenes. The song became a worldwide hit and a staple of graduations, talent shows and inspirational montages for years afterwards. Online, its chorus was later repurposed in memes and video edits, often ironically, to soundtrack jumps, flights, wins and exaggerated moments of confidence. Its instantly recognisable melody keeps it useful both sincerely and as a joke.