Wings

Delta Goodrem

About Wings

"Wings" is a #1 song by Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, released as the lead single from her fifth studio album Wings of the Wild. It was written by Goodrem with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci, the song's producers known as DNA Songs. Sony Music released it as a digital download and CD single on 24 July 2015. "Wings" is a pop song, with heavy drums, keyboards, piano, guitar riff and strings as its mains instrumentation. Lyrically, "Wings" has a focus on self-empowerment, where Goodrem uses "the extended metaphor of flight to explore feelings of catharsis and one's ability to overcome adversity". Inspired by listening to Calvin Harris and Haim, Ella Henderson, and London Grammar after a creative block, the song received positive reviews from music critics, who commended its empowering atmosphere, the pre-chorus and the song's production. "Wings" debuted at number eight on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, peaking at number one in its third week on the chart, becoming her ninth number-one in the country and her first in eight years. Its music video premiered on 6 August 2015, and it features the singer with spinning pianos, dove flying, ballet jumping and heavy duty wind machines. 


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A beating drum
It's in my lungs
I breathe it in, it takes my breath away
I don't look back
It's just a trap
We are all one but we're not the same

Everybody's looking for a new horizon
Everybody wants to leave the world behind them
Everybody's looking for a new horizon
Everybody's looking for a second chance
Everybody's wishing they could take a stand
Everybody's looking for a second chance

What if I lose my self control
What if I choose to let it go
I want to let you and me collide
Baby these wings were made
These wings were made to fly, la la la

The deepest veins
The darkest truth
A secret place I only want to share with you
Look in my eyes
Undress my soul

'Cause everybody's looking for a new horizon
Everybody wants to leave the world behind them
Everybody's looking for a new horizon
Everybody's looking for a second chance
Everybody's wishing they could take a stand
Everybody's looking for a second chance

What if I lose my self control
What if I choose to let it go
I want to let you and me collide
Baby these wings were made
These wings were made to, la la la...
These wings were made to fly, la la la...

Fly, la la la...

What if I lose my self control
What if I choose to let it go
I want to let you and me collide
Baby these wings were made to fly
What if I lose my self control
What if I choose to let it go
I want to let you and me collide
Baby these wings were made
These wings were made to, la la la...
(Everybody's looking for a new horizon,
Everybody's wants to leave the world behind them,
Everybody's looking for a new horizon)
These wings were made to fly, la la la...
(Everybody's looking for a second chance,
Everybody's wishing they could take a stand,
Everybody's looking for a second chance)

These wings were made to fly

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Delta Goodrem

Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984) is an Australian singer-songwriter, pianist and television actress. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she enrolled in dancing, acting, singing and piano classes at a young age. She began her career as a child actress, starring in various television shows and rose to prominence in 2002 in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker. more »

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Written by: ANTONIO FRANCESCO EGIZII, DELTA LEA GOODREM, DAVID NICHOLAS MUSUMECI

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Wings" by Delta Goodrem was released in July 2015.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Australian singles chart, the ARIA Singles Chart, making it her ninth number one single in her home country.
Music Genre
"Wings" is categorized under the musical genre pop and symphonic pop, showcasing Delta's powerful vocal range.
Album Inclusion
"Wings" is a song from Delta Goodrem's fifth studio album, "Wings of The Wild".
Musical Achievement
It was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting sales of over 70,000 copies.
Bird Symbolism
An interesting fact about the song is that it refers to birds as a source of inspiration, portraying the theme of freedom and liberation.
Songwriters
The song was written by Delta Goodrem along with other co-writers, Vince Pizzinga and Mitch Allan.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Anthony Rose, features Delta playing a grand piano surrounded by a lush forest, dancers in bird-like costumes, and dramatic fire visuals.
Live Performances
Delta Goodrem performed "Wings" in various live events including the 2016 Logie Awards and her "Wings of The Wild" tour.
Style Variation
Unlike her earlier work, "Wings" showcases Delta's transition to a more contemporary, upbeat style of pop music.
Nomination
The song was nominated for the 2016 ARIA Award for Best Female Artist, showcasing its public and industry recognition.
External Recognition
In addition to its domestic success, "Wings" also gained international recognition reaching the top 30 in Scotland and the top 100 in UK singles chart.

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