"I guess I can't really say where it all started. I didn't have a light bulb moment when I realized that I wanted to be a musician or an actor; I was probably too young to remember when it the idea came to me. I have always watched good movies and listened to great songwriters. I also went to the theater a lot and that was a big inspiration. I started working with an acting coach and a vocal instructor when I was 6 years old. I did a lot of local performances and stumbled on to an agent in San Francisco when I was 7. There wasn't a lot of work in Northern California so my agent suggested that I make the move to Los Angeles. That is where I first met my agent, Cindy Osbrink. She got me started working at "The Tonight Show" and that definitely helped me sharpen my comedic skills. From there I booked my first sit-com called "Schimmel". It was a totally funny show and I was so excited but then the star of the show, Robert Schimmel got cancer and the show had to be canceled before it ever got on TV. I was so bummed but it wasn't long before I got cast on "Raising Dad" with Bob Saget. While we were filming the show I stumbled into a music store and my eyes fell upon what I thought was the most beautiful guitar in the world. Right away I begged my mom to buy it for me. She resisted for awhile, but finally gave in and surprised me with it. I didn't have a lot free time to take lessons, so a fellow cast member (Beau Wirick) offered to teach me on set. It was then that I realized that you could take poems and turn them into songs. I began writing all the time, but just thought of it as a hobby. We happened to have a musical guest on the show, Deana Carter, and her manager started talking to my mom. My mom mentioned that I was dabbling in music, and she gave my mom her card. We scheduled a meeting shortly after. They hooked me up with some producers and I began working on my demos. At the same time I finished filming Raising Dad. We did the show for one year and it was more fun than I could put in words. Everyone on that show was so awesome. Unfortunately, once again I experienced the disappointment of being canceled. Raising Dad was not renewed for a second season and it was a really sad time for me. Luckily for me, I went on to film "Right on Track" for the Disney Channel. I had an amazing time working with the "real" Ender's Sisters. I still keep in touch with them after all these years. When I finished filming Right on Track I went back into the recording studio to continue working on my demo. I had written and recorded "Invisible Girl" and my producers at the time said that I needed a power ballad. That's when I wrote the ballad on Finally Out of P.E. called "Go". The combination of the two songs made Universal take an interest in me and we had a meeting with my music manager. The meeting went great and I loved everyone one at the label right away and 6 months later I had a deal with Universal and Casablanca. I think I had just turned 14 when my record deal was official and I just had finished filming "Sleepover". Not only had the time of my life with Sara Paxton and all the girls, I just landed an opportunity of a life time with Tommy Mottola....so I was a happy girl. After that I pretty much put my acting career on hold and focused on the music. I did a small part in "13 going on 30" and I had no idea that movie would be as big as it turned out. I continued working on the record and spent a lot of time in NYC which I LOVED! I worked with many different writers and producers and it was so amazing. After I thought I had finished the album I went to a Maroon 5 concert and it inspired me so much that at midinight that night I wrote a new song called "Finally out of PE". I had just finished being formented by my 8th grade gym teacher and I was able to put it to music...I just love that song. I had a meeting with the label already scheduled and when I showed up I surprised them with the new song. Tommy loved it and we decided to make it the title track of the album.
Now it's nearly 2 years later and the record is about to come out. I really hope that whoever buys the CD get's something out of it. I think there is a story on the record for everyone. I write about everything and anything that compels me. Not just boys and relationships but stuff like catty girls, feeling insecure, divorce, crazy P.E. teachers, and trying to find yourself. I'm learning with the older that I get that some feelings are just universal and that I'm not the only one who hates their hair or their life at times. I think making someone rethink about their own insecurities would be the biggest goal I have for Finally Out of PE. (FOOPE, like that?). So now I have played on the Beautiful Soul tour with Jesse McCartney, the WNBA, TV Shows, and summer festivals. My next musical adventure will be touring for Teen People magazine and then hopefully my own tour in the fall. I am also starting a new movie called "Hoot" this summer with Logan Lerman and Jimmy Buffet (yes, I plan on having a cheeseburger in paradise!). It's going to be a crazy summer but a incredible experience at the same time. And as my story continues so will this novella.....I hope to see all of you, either in the movies or at a show!"
-Brie Larson
Hope Has Wings
Brie Larson Lyrics
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When I'm stuck on the ground,
There's no up, only downs,
Every slip sends me falling,
Not sure how to begin,
How to rise, like the wind,
So that soon I'll be soaring,
Coz' hope has wings,
To carry you,
Anything is possible,
Just might be,
A miracle,
Waiting to come true,
So I lift my eyes,
And see the sky,
Feel my heart begin to fly,
I will be carried by my dreams,
Coz' hope has wings.
(Coz hope has wings, hope has wings)
I can climb through the clouds,
Far away from the down,
That would be so amazing,
Feel the sun on my face,
Such a beautiful place,
Yeah, I know that it's fading,
Skating the same,
With courage and with faith,
Coz' hope has wings,
To carry you,
Anything is possible,
Just might be,
A miracle,
Waiting to come true,
So I lift my eyes,
And see the sky,
Feel my heart begin to fly,
I will be carried by my dreams,
Coz' hope has wings.
Like a flame, like a spark,
I'm make the change,
There's a star in the dark,
Calling out my name
Finally, I can see,
Now I'm on my way (now I'm on my way)
Coz' hope has wings, (Hope has wings)
To carry you,
Anything is possible, (Anything)
Just might be, (yeah)
A miracle,
Waiting to come true, (come true)
So I lift my eyes, (lift my eyes)
And see the sky,
Feel my heart begin to fly, (yeah)
I will be carried by my dreams, (by my dreams)
(lalalalala)
I have a new hope that lives in me,
Anywhere I go it sets me free,
It shines a light, its everywhere,
From north to south, it takes me there,
I have a new hope that lives in me,
Anywhere i go it sets me free,
it shines a light, its everywhere,
From north to south, it takes me there,
La la la la...
La la la la...
Hope has wings, Hope has wings,
La la la la..
La la la la...
In Brie Larson's song "Hope Has Wings," the singer talks about feeling stuck on the ground with no way to rise up. She expresses her desire to find a way to soar, to climb through the clouds and far away from the downs. She believes that hope has wings and that it can carry her to anything possible, even to miracles. This hope helps her see the sky and feel her heart beginning to fly. She feels that she can be carried by her dreams because of hope's wings. She talks about making a change and finally being able to see that she is on her way because hope has wings. The song concludes with the repetition of "hope has wings" and the singer expressing her new hope that lives in her and takes her everywhere, shining a light and setting her free.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm stuck on the ground,
Feeling stuck and unsure of how to proceed.
There's no up, only downs,
Feeling like life has only negative outcomes.
Every slip sends me falling,
Every misstep feels like a major setback.
Not sure how to begin,
Feeling lost or unsure of how to start making changes.
How to rise, like the wind,
Wanting to rise above challenges and overcome obstacles.
So that soon I'll be soaring,
Looking forward to a brighter future and success.
I just breathe, and I let myself believe,
Focusing on taking deep breaths and maintaining a positive outlook.
Coz' hope has wings,
Believing that hope can help lift you up and overcome obstacles.
To carry you,
Hope can take you to new heights and help you succeed.
Anything is possible,
Maintaining a positive, can-do attitude in the face of adversity.
Just might be,
There's always a chance for success and achievement.
A miracle,
Believing that achieving success is a kind of miracle.
Waiting to come true,
Having faith that good things are headed your way if you keep working hard.
So I lift my eyes,
Taking a moment to look up and think positively.
And see the sky,
Looking to the sky as a symbol of hope and possibility.
Feel my heart begin to fly,
Feeling a sense of optimism and joy.
I will be carried by my dreams,
Believing that our dreams can help push us to greatness.
Coz' hope has wings.
Reinforcing the belief that hope can help us soar.
I can climb through the clouds,
Overcoming barriers and reaching new heights.
Far away from the down,
Moving past feelings of sadness or negativity.
That would be so amazing,
Looking forward to the possibilities that await.
Feel the sun on my face,
Taking time to enjoy the beauty around us.
Such a beautiful place,
Focusing on the positive aspects of life.
Yeah, I know that it's fading,
Recognizing that life isn't always easy or positive.
Skating the same,
Treading familiar ground and encountering familiar obstacles.
With courage and with faith,
Facing challenges with bravery and trust in oneself.
Like a flame, like a spark,
Becoming energized and excited about the future.
I'm make the change,
Deciding to take action and pursue one's goals.
There's a star in the dark,
Finding hope and inspiration even in trying times.
Calling out my name
Feeling a sense of purpose and direction.
Finally, I can see,
Gaining a new perspective and understanding.
Now I'm on my way (now I'm on my way)
Feeling determined and confident about the path ahead.
I have a new hope that lives in me,
Discovering a new sense of positivity and optimism.
Anywhere I go it sets me free,
Feeling empowered and liberated wherever one may be.
It shines a light, its everywhere,
Feeling surrounded and uplifted by positive energy.
From north to south, it takes me there,
Feeling encouraged and supported across all aspects of life.
Hope has wings, Hope has wings,
Stressing the idea that hope can help us rise above our obstacles.
Contributed by Isaac Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.