Painter
Lapsley Lyrics
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You can paint these wings and make me fly
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
I probably can't see the bigger picture
You can paint these wings and make me fly
I probably can't see the bigger picture
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
I probably can't see the bigger picture
You can paint these wings and make me fly
You can paint these wings and make me fly
I probably can't see the bigger picture
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
I probably can't see the bigger picture
You can paint these wings and make me fly
In "Painter" by Lapsley, the repeated phrase "You can paint these wings and make me fly" serves as a metaphor for empowerment and the ability to rise above one's limitations. The wings represent the singer's potential and abilities, which she feels can be unlocked by someone else's touch.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the mention of a crush coming over "like the R.E.M kind" - suggesting a strong, overwhelming feeling. The color orange is also mentioned, specifically in reference to Blackpool at sunrise, which could symbolize a sense of hope and renewal.
The second verse brings up the idea that the singer may not be able to see the bigger picture and needs someone else's help to reach her full potential. Despite feeling limited, she believes that someone else can help her soar.
Overall, "Painter" is a song about the power of connection and the ability for others to bring out the best in us. By painting our wings, so to speak, someone else can give us the boost we need to reach greater heights.
Line by Line Meaning
You can paint these wings and make me fly
The singer is helpless and needs someone's help to lift them up and help them out of their current situation.
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
The pressure of an intense emotional attraction is starting to affect the singer.
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
The singer is describing a specific color hue, which may symbolize their inner world and emotions.
I probably can't see the bigger picture
The artist is not able to understand the situation clearly and needs someone to help them see things objectively.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOLLY LAPSLEY FLETCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sharose96
You can paint these wings and make me fly
You can paint these wings and make me fly
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
I probably can't see the bigger picture
You can paint these wings and make me fly
I probably can't see the bigger picture
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
I probably can't see the bigger picture
You can paint these wings and make me fly
You can paint these wings and make me fly
I probably can't see the bigger picture
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the R.E.M kind
Orange in the colour like blackpool on the sunrise
I probably can't see the bigger picture
You can paint these wings and make me fly
@snarizpe820
I just recently found this song and already I'm obsessed.
Here's what I hear though: (lyric wise)
You can paint these wings and make me fly
Crush coming over like the all and end kind
Damage in the color, like black, we're all the same lines
I probably could see the bigger picture
(And that disambiguated voice sounds like at one point it says: "Should've left time, don't spook, on the roll now" but I could be way off on that lol)
@JohannKao
Happy that Finneas mentioned Låpsley as one of their influences for Ocean Eyes in his recent interview with Pitchfork!
@shubhambhamare7972
and i came here after listening to that.
@samuelemakenemi5722
@@shubhambhamare7972 me too
@scoutstrong372
Really? That’s cool! Låpsley is so underrated
@JoylieOfficielle
Yes I also went there after finneas interview
@briarrose7016
I came after my Banks playlist played this song next and I thought "this reminds me of billie eilish and the end of Bad Blood by tay swift" and now I'm happier to read that Finneas mentioned them!
@JoArtsDev
hearing lyrics difficulty level = british hipster
@SarahandSnickers
I can't stop listening to this and Station. I was doing some painting to day and was humming this.
@anaialejandraaguirrearella4270
Same budy!! 😍😍
@davidfelix2594
Has the paint dried yet?