Broken Wings
Jessica Wolff Lyrics


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We just lost another child today
Yet another broken dream, that fades away
Brainwashed and blind, so locked away
Searching deep inside to find, to find a way

Eyes turn to darkness
As the flame burns away
Can you catch them, when they're falling,
Can you help them, to fly on broken wings
Can you be there, when they need you most
To fly one broken wings, to fly on broken wings
Can't fly on broken wings, can't fly on broken wings

They came into this world, with open hearts
An innocence got lost, and torn apart
Fragile, untouched with scarless minds
A reminder of that dream, we lost in time

Eyes turn to darkness
As the flame burns away

Can you catch them, when they're falling,
Can you help them, to fly on broken wings
Can you be there, when they need you most
To fly one broken wings, to fly on broken wings
Can't fly on broken wings, can't fly on broken wings

Silent, sleeping, the voice deep inside
Waking, shaking, the child back to live

Eyes turn to darkness
As the flame burns away

Can you catch them, when they're falling,
Can you help them, to fly on broken wings
Can you be there, when they need you most
To fly one broken wings, to fly on broken wings




Can't fly on broken wings, can't fly on broken wings
Can you catch them...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Jessica Wolff's song "Broken Wings" describe the pain and heartbreak of losing a child or witnessing the loss of potential and dreams in someone you care for. The imagery in the first verse of a broken dream that fades away, and the feeling of being brainwashed and blind, speaks to the idea that there are forces in the world that work against us, that threaten our ability to thrive and soar. The lyrics then turn to a plea, a call for help in catching those who are falling, helping them to fly despite the brokenness they may feel.


The chorus is a desperate question, asking "Can you catch them, when they're falling, can you help them, to fly on broken wings?" The image of flying on broken wings is both beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time, and it speaks to the idea that we can still pursue our dreams and soar despite the obstacles and pain we may experience. The bridge emphasizes the importance of waking up the inner child, a reminder of the innocence that once existed and can still be rekindled. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the plea for help, to catch those who are falling and help them to fly again.


Line by Line Meaning

We just lost another child today
Today we mourn another lost dream


Yet another broken dream, that fades away
Another hope has been crushed and vanishes into thin air


Brainwashed and blind, so locked away
Trapped in their own mind, blinded by harmful thoughts


Searching deep inside to find, to find a way
The only hope is to look within oneself and find a way out


Eyes turn to darkness
The light in their eyes fades away, leaving behind darkness


As the flame burns away
As the passion and drive of life fades away


Can you catch them, when they're falling,
Do you have the power to save them from falling?


Can you help them, to fly on broken wings
Can you support them even when they are hurt and broken?


Can you be there, when they need you most
Can you show up when they need you the most?


To fly on broken wings, to fly on broken wings
To keep going despite being broken and hurt


Can't fly on broken wings, can't fly on broken wings
Without help and support, it's hard to keep going when you're hurt and broken


They came into this world, with open hearts
Their hearts were open and filled with love when they were born


An innocence got lost, and torn apart
The harshness and cruelty of the world shattered their innocence


Fragile, untouched with scarless minds
They were delicate and innocent, untouched by the world's scars


A reminder of that dream, we lost in time
They remind us of the dream that we lost with time


Silent, sleeping, the voice deep inside
Their inner voice remains silent and asleep


Waking, shaking, the child back to live
It's time to wake them up and bring them back to life


Can you catch them...
Do you have the power to save them from falling?




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Jean Claude Rambert

Jessica, I love ...great sound, great clip...congratulations..!!

Jesse Weeks

Great tune, nice work Jessica!

Bijo Cherian

Jessica , I was at your gig @ the Hard Rock Cafe in Bangalore India on Dec 11 '2013 . It was fantastic . Thank you for playing here ! It was my Birthday and it ROCKED ! Thank you ! Awesome songs ,specially 'broken wings'. 
Rock & Roll Jessica ! Your band is really good !

Daniel Rotholz

Love you, love your voice, you are great, best in all you and band make, many success, all time, Israel-Brazil <3

SimonCrowMr

Good looking video and song!! keep going!

Михаил Израиль

Жизненная песня - история

Jessica Wolff

Thank you guys!! :)

thomas samples

nice video, sounds good. i think this is deep!

Viisuboy

Tässä on jotain todella kiehtovaa ja puhutteleva.

Psykonauttija

Tosi hyvä ja merkityksellinen sanoma! Buck toimii hienosti rosvon/narkomaanin roolissa tässä videossa.

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