Wings
Grady Frazier Lyrics
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I fear you'd get too close
And that's exactly what I've been wanting
But my heart still tells me no
But my heart still tells me no
Your beauty is oh so inviting
You're tempting me with your speech
Make it hard for me to speak
They make it hard for me to speak
Oh, look at me now
I can see the man that I want to be
Oh, I know I can fly
But I'm still earning my wings
There's something about this feeling
It's driving me half insane
It kills me to get something started
When I know it's all in vain
When I know it's all in vain
Oh, Look at me now
I can see the man that I want to be
Oh, I know I can fly
But I'm still earrings my wings
Was I wrong to want you here with me
Or did I come in too clear
I'm not sure what has happened to us
But I doubt you'll be coming near
Oh, Look at me now
I can see the man that I want to be
Oh, I know I can fly
But I'm still earrings my wings
If I told you what I was thinking
I fear you'd get too close
And that's exactly what I've been wanting
But my heart still tells me ...
Grady Frazier's song "Wings" explores the fear of vulnerability and the struggle to take risks in love. The lyrics reveal the singer's internal conflict between his desire for connection and his fear of getting hurt. The opening verse conveys the tension between intimacy and distance, as the singer fears that opening up to his love interest would make her too close. He longs for intimacy, but his heart is still guarded.
The second verse describes the physical beauty of his love interest, but even her outward appearance makes it difficult for him to express himself. The chorus features the phrase "Look at me now, I can see the man that I want to be," indicating the singer's desire to overcome his fear and become the person he wants to be in the face of love. The phrase "But I'm still earning my wings" suggests that he is still learning, growing, and developing the courage to take flight in his relationship.
The third verse shows the singer's frustration that his attempts to connect with his love interest are not reciprocated. He questions whether he was too forward or if something has changed. The song concludes with a repetition of the opening verse, indicating that the singer is still struggling with fear and vulnerability in love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I told you what I was thinking
I'm hesitant to express my thoughts and feelings because I'm afraid of getting too attached to you.
I fear you'd get too close
I'm afraid that if I open up to you, I'll become emotionally invested in our relationship.
And that's exactly what I've been wanting
Despite my fear, I am longing for a deeper connection with you.
But my heart still tells me no
I'm struggling to trust my own feelings and instincts when it comes to my emotions towards you.
Your beauty is oh so inviting
You are physically attractive to me and I'm drawn in by your charm and allure.
You're tempting me with your speech
I find myself becoming more and more infatuated with you as I listen to you speak.
The curls flowing down your head
Your physical appearance is captivating to me and I can't help but be drawn to you.
Make it hard for me to speak
Your beauty and charm leave me speechless and unable to express myself effectively.
Oh, look at me now
I am starting to see myself in a different light and realize the person I want to become.
I can see the man that I want to be
I have a clear idea of who I want to become and am working towards becoming that person.
Oh, I know I can fly
I have the potential for greatness and am confident in my abilities to achieve my goals.
But I'm still earning my wings
I am still growing and developing as a person, working hard to become the best version of myself.
There's something about this feeling
I can't quite pinpoint what it is, but there's something about my feelings towards you that is driving me crazy.
It's driving me half insane
My emotions towards you are overwhelming me and causing me to feel unsure and unstable.
It kills me to get something started
The fear of rejection and failure makes it difficult for me to take the first step in pursuing a relationship with you.
When I know it's all in vain
Despite my desire to be with you, I fear that my efforts are futile and that you will never reciprocate my feelings.
Was I wrong to want you here with me
I am questioning whether or not my desire for a relationship with you is misguided or wrong in some way.
Or did I come in too clear
I am unsure if I have been too obvious in my attraction to you and if I have scared you off as a result.
I'm not sure what has happened to us
I am feeling confused and unsure about the current status of our relationship and where things stand between us.
But I doubt you'll be coming near
I am not optimistic that we will get closer and that our relationship will progress beyond where it currently stands.
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