Broken Wings
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Baby, don't understand
Why we can't just hold on to each other's hands
This time might be the last I fear
Unless I make it all too clear
I need you so (oh)

Take these Broken Wings
And learn to fly again, learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in
(ya ya, let us in, let us in)

Baby, I think tonight
We can take what was wrong and make it right (mmm)
yeah, i know we can
Baby, it's all I know
That you're half of the flesh and blood makes me whole
I need you so

So take these Broken Wings
And learn to fly again
Learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in (ya ya, let us in, let us in)

Baby, that's all I know
That's you're half of the flesh and blood makes me whole (ya ya ya ya, ya ya)

So take these Broken Wings
And learn to fly again, learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in

Take these Broken Wings
You got to learn to fly
Learn to live love so free




When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up for us and let us in (ya ya, ooh)

Overall Meaning

"Broken Wings" is a love song that reflects upon the struggles and complications within a relationship. The first stanza sees the singer expressing confusion about why they can't hold onto their significant other and their fear that this might be the last time they see each other. They urgently need their loved one as they make it clear that they cannot exist without them.


The chorus then takes us on a journey toward freedom, with the image of taking broken wings and learning to fly again. The singer believes that the voices of the universe and the energy of love that surrounds them will open the book of love and welcome them in. The bridge repeats the sentiment that their love is essential to their being, and without it, they are incomplete.


The overall message is one of hope and determination that even though things seem broken, they can be fixed again. The singer believes that love is the key that unlocks happiness, and they will not give up fighting for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, don't understand
The singer's partner is confused about their current situation.


Why we can't just hold on to each other's hands
The singer wishes they could physically hold their partner for comfort and support.


This time might be the last I fear
The singer is afraid their relationship may be ending soon.


Unless I make it all too clear
The artist believes they need to communicate their feelings to their partner more effectively.


I need you so (oh)
The artist is expressing their emotions and dependence on their partner.


Take these Broken Wings
The singer is asking their partner to take the damaged parts of themselves and become whole again.


And learn to fly again, learn to live so free
The singer wishes for their partner to regain their confidence and freedom, despite any past trauma.


When we hear the voices sing
The artist believes that music can heal and bring people together.


The book of love will open up and let us in
The artist believes that showing love, compassion, and understanding can improve their relationship.


(ya ya, let us in, let us in)
These meaningless vocalizations serve as background refrains to the main message of the song.


Baby, I think tonight
The singer believes that they can fix their relationship in the near future.


We can take what was wrong and make it right (mmm)
The artist hopes to reconcile their differences with their partner and make amends.


yeah, i know we can
The singer is expressing their confidence in their relationship's ability to recover.


Baby, it's all I know
The singer is admitting their lack of understanding or knowledge regarding their relationship, and is putting all their faith in their partner and their love.


That you're half of the flesh and blood makes me whole
The singer is acknowledging their partner's integral role in their life and how they complete each other.


So take these Broken Wings
The artist is repeating their request for their partner to heal and move on from past pain.


And learn to fly again
The artist is once again expressing their desire for their partner to regain their confidence and independence.


When we hear the voices sing
The singer believes that music is a way to connect and invigorate people.


The book of love will open up and let us in (ya ya, let us in, let us in)
The singer is repeating their belief that love and understanding are the keys to healing their relationship, and the nonsensical refrains reinforce the underlying themes.


Take these Broken Wings
The artist is repeating their plea for their partner to take control of their life and future joy.


You got to learn to fly
The artist believes that their partner needs to learn how to be more self-sufficient and confident in their abilities.


Learn to live love so free
The artist is encouraging their partner to embrace and enjoy life with reckless abandon.


The book of love will open up for us and let us in (ya ya, ooh)
The singer is once again illustrating how love and understanding can repair their relationship, and the background vocals serve as a reminder of that theme.




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Comments from YouTube:

@gnnascarfan2410

Cannot believe this song is almost 40 years old, yet it sounds like it could have come out yesterday. Truly a timeless classic.

@pinty56

an absolute classic! brings back fond memories too... 😉

@rodolforodriguez6230

Absolutely

@schumifan78

This song is way too good to have come out yesterday..

@nicholashylton6857

Hopefully, but I doubt it. This kind of tune isn't commercial anymore.

@lianalonge1984

It feels like such a privilege to have grown up in the 80s. We may not have had the technology then as we do today, but the music, fashion, and creativity were the best. 🥰

@jamela6357

Yes!! I agree it was a great time. I'm a #78baby and #80sraised #bestdecadeever

@davidbarr56

Well said I agree 100%

@lianalonge1984

@@jamela6357 👊🏽 I’m a #70baby and #80teen. Movies like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Heathers, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and others bring back so many good memories of being a teen. And recent movies/mini series like WW1984, Stranger Things, and The Wedding Singer are near and dear to my heart. 😁❤️

@seattlebeast6165

I've always wanted to go back in time to live in the 80s

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