My Wings
Lacuna Coil Lyrics


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Slip out the door and fly
I'm lost in time I hover
as an angel, I hover

Embracing all myself I reel
through the storm that is shaking me
I don't know where
I don't know why
I know I'm not going to fall

And butterflies are flying (fly away)
right beside me
as I ascend to the clouds

No, I won't delay
no, I won't delay
time is like a knife for me now
I just won't delay

Time is mine
I got the blade
change your mind
I'll make you stay





Butterflies are flying
and I just won't delay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lacuna Coil's song "My Wings" appear to be about an individual who is feeling lost and overwhelmed but is somehow able to transcend their current situation by metaphorically spreading their wings and flying above it all. The opening line "Slip out the door and fly" suggests that the person is trying to escape from a situation, perhaps a difficult one. The following lines, "I'm lost in time I hover, as an angel, I hover" make it seem as though the person is hovering somewhere between the past and the present, in limbo, unsure of where they are headed.


As the song progresses, the idea of flying becomes more prominent, and the person seems to be taking control of their situation by embracing themselves and pushing through the storm that is shaking them. They repeat the phrase "I don't know where, I don't know why, I know I'm not going to fall" which suggests that even though they don't have all the answers, they are confident in their ability to keep going. The butterflies that are flying beside them may symbolize freedom, transformation, or hope.


The chorus "No, I won't delay, no, I won't delay, time is like a knife for me now, I just won't delay" emphasizes that the person is determined to keep moving forward, even though time feels like it's cutting them. They've got the blade and they're ready to change their mind if they need to. The final repeating line "Butterflies are flying, and I just won't delay" reinforces the idea that there is hope and freedom ahead, and the person is ready to fly towards it.


Line by Line Meaning

Slip out the door and fly
Leave everything behind and take flight


I'm lost in time I hover
I feel disconnected from reality as I float through the air


as an angel, I hover
I feel empowered and weightless as if I have wings


Embracing all myself I reel
I am fully accepting of myself and my emotions, but I am also vulnerable


through the storm that is shaking me
Despite the difficulties I am facing, I am determined to keep moving forward


I don't know where
I am unsure of my destination


I don't know why
I am unsure of my purpose


I know I'm not going to fall
I have confidence and faith in myself


And butterflies are flying (fly away)
There is beauty and freedom in the journey


right beside me
I am not alone on this journey


as I ascend to the clouds
I am rising above my problems and gaining perspective


No, I won't delay
I refuse to hold myself back or procrastinate


time is like a knife for me now
I am acutely aware of time and how it can hurt or help me


I just won't delay
My determination and drive are unwavering


Time is mine
I am in control of my own time and destiny


I got the blade
I am equipped with the skills and tools to succeed


change your mind
I can influence and inspire others


I'll make you stay
I am confident in my abilities and influence


Butterflies are flying
There is hope and beauty in the world


and I just won't delay
My determination and drive are unwavering, and I will not let anything hold me back




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ANDREA GAETANO FERRO, CHRISTIANO MIGLIORE, CRISTINA SCABBIA, MARCO COTI ZELATI

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