Wings of a Dove
Madness
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Take time for your pleasure And laugh with love Take the hand of another And sing for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Look up at the rooftops When you're walking 'round Don't think for a moment Of looking down Woah woah, (Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah) for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Ha-lellujah (lellujah) Ha-lellujah (lellujah) Look up at the rooftops (the roof) When you're walking 'round Don't think for a moment Of looking down At a room at the top Where we're not allowed Cheer to the echo Can you hear the sound Woah woah, (Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah) for the wings of a dove Woah woah, (Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah) for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Yeah yeah yeah (etc.) Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Woah woah, for the wings of a dove Et cetera Blue Train! Blue train taking me from you....
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Written by: CATHAL SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wings of a Dove" is a song by the British ska and pop band Madness. It is a fusion of ska and pop, embodying the diverse sounds that are characteristic of the band.
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Chart PerformanceReleased as a single on August 29, 1983, this song proved to be a significant commercial success. It reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 10 for a month.
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Album Information"Wings of a Dove" can be found on the band's compilation album called "Complete Madness," which also featured other hits.
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MusicianshipUnlike many Madness songs, which were collaborative efforts, "Wings of a Dove" was predominately written by band members Suggs (aka Graham McPherson) and Chas Smash (aka Carl Smyth).
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Music VideoThe song’s music video is particularly memorable. It shows the band members delivering musical instruments to an impoverished part of the world via a drop from an aeroplane.
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InspirationsThe band used the Biblical story of Noah's Ark as an allegory in their song to deliver a message of hope and resilience in turbulent times.
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Unique InstrumentationAnother interesting aspect of "Wings of a Dove" is its musical structure. The song uses an unusual mix of instruments including steel drums, a brass section, and a choir, which were not typically used in Madness’s previous music.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been critically lauded as one of Madness's finest. It is often cited as a testament to the band's versatility, creativity, and willingness to venture outside traditional ska and pop soundscapes.
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Live PerformancesDespite the complexity of the song, it has become a mainstay of Madness's live performances, featuring quite prominently in their gigs.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, "Wings of a Dove" has transcended being merely a pop hit and has become something of a cultural phenomenon in its own right in the UK, frequently appearing in pop culture, TV, movies, and advertisements.
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