Wings
Birdy
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Sunlight comes creeping in Illuminates our skin We watch the day go by Stories of all we did It made me think of you It made me think of you Under a trillion stars We danced on top of cars Took pictures of the stage So far from where we are They made me think of you They made me think of you Oh lights go down In the moment we're lost and found I just wanna be by your side If these wings could fly For the rest of our lives I'm in a foreign state My thoughts they slip away My words are leaving me They caught an aeroplane Because I thought of you Just from the thought of you Oh lights go down In the moment we're lost and found I just wanna be by your side If these wings could fly Oh damn these walls In the moment we're ten feet tall And how you told me after it all We'd remember tonight For the rest of our lives If these wings could fly Oh lights go down In the moment we're lost and found I just wanna be by your side If these wings could fly Oh damn these walls In the moment we're ten feet tall And how you told me after it all We'd remember tonight For the rest of our lives
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Written by: JASMINE LUCILLA ELISABETH VAN DEN BOGAERDE, RYAN TEDDER
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Wings" was released on July 22, 2013 as a single from Birdy's second studio album, "Fire Within."
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Song ProductionThe song was co-written by Birdy (real name Jasmine van den Bogaerde) and Ryan Tedder of "OneRepublic". It was produced by Ryan Tedder and Rich Costey.
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Chart Performance"Wings" had commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music Video"Wings" music video was directed by Sophie Muller, who has previously worked with artists like Radiohead and Beyoncé. It was released on July 2, 2013.
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TV AppearancesThis song has been featured in several TV shows, including "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals."
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Lyrics MeaningThe song expresses a nostalgic yearning for the innocence and freedom of childhood. Birdy described the song as one about longing for things from the past to come back.
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Song PopularityAs of October 2021, the official music video for "Wings" has more than 150 million views on YouTube.
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Extended VersionAn acoustic version of the song was released, featuring only Birdy's voice and piano.
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Award Nominations"Wings" was nominated for Best Song Musically and Lyrically at the 2014 Ivor Novello Awards.
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Use in AdvertisementsThe song was used in the 2014 Lloyds Bank advertising campaign. It was also featured in the trailer for Disney's live-action adaptation of "Cinderella" in 2015.
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Cover Versions"Wings" has been covered by many artists, including the cast of the musical drama series "Glee."
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