Flying Without Wings

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About Flying Without Wings

"Flying Without Wings" is a song by Irish boy band Westlife and it was released on 18 October 1999 as the third single from their self-titled debut studio album. It is the band's third most streamed song, and their fourth best selling single of all-time on both paid-for and combined sales categories in the United Kingdom as of January 2019.


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Everybody's looking for that something
One thing that makes it all complete
You find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be

Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you found that special thing
You're flying without wings

Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry

You find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much that means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings

So impossible as they may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
'Cause who's to know
Which one you let go
Would have made you complete

Well, for me it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say I love you
In any given time or place
It's little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine

And it's like flying without wings
'Cause you're my special thing
I'm flying without wings

And you're the place my life begins
And you'll be where it ends
I'm flying without wings
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings

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Westlife

Westlife were an Irish boy band formed in 1998. They disbanded in 2012 after almost 14 years together. Originally signed by Simon Cowell and managed by Louis Walsh, the group's final line-up consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Brian McFadden was a member from 1998 until his departure in 2004. more »

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Written by: Wayne Anthony Hector, Steven McCutcheon

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Flying Without Wings" was released by Irish boyband Westlife in 1999 as their third single.
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success, hitting No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart and was the band's first big hit in the US, where it peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
Song Theme
The song, a pop ballad, is known for its poignant lyrics that talk about finding joy and fulfillment in the non-materialistic aspects of life.
Popular Recognition
"Flying Without Wings" is widely regarded as Westlife's signature song and was voted the best Westlife song on a poll by MTV's Asian network.
Prestigious Recognition
In 2003, "Flying Without Wings" was bestowed the honor of "Record of the Year," a competition held by ITV in the UK where the public vote for their favorite song of the year.
Celebrity Cover
In 2004, American Idol's Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard covered this song as his debut single, which also became a hit, reaching No. 2 in U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Movie Connection
The song was also featured in the movie "Pokémon: The Movie 2000."
Album Inclusion
"Flying Without Wings" was included in Westlife's debut self-titled album, released in 1999.
Song Writers
The song was written by Wayne Hector and Steve Mac. Hector has penned many hits for Westlife apart from "Flying Without Wings."
International Charts
The song also reached No. 1 in the Irish Singles Chart, further cementing Westlife's status as one of the biggest boy bands in Ireland.

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