Wind
Laura Nyro & Labelle Lyrics

It must have been cold there in my shadow
The person being addressed has always played a supporting role and been overshadowed by the singer.

To never have sunlight on your face
This person has never had the opportunity to shine or take center stage.

You were content to let me shine, that's your way
The person being addressed is happy with their role in the dynamic and does not need to be in the spotlight.

You always walked a step behind
This person has always supported the artist and allowed them to take the lead.

So I was the one with all the glory
Because the person being addressed played a supportive role, the artist was the one to receive recognition and praise.

While you were the one with all the strength.
This person's strength was in their supportive role rather than in taking the lead.

A beautiful face without a name, for so long
Despite being in the background, this person has a beautiful presence that has been unrecognized.

A beautiful smile to hide the pain
Despite the challenges and sacrifices this person has made, they have maintained a positive demeanor.

Did you ever know that you're my hero
The artist acknowledges that this person is their hero, despite not being in the spotlight.

And everything I would like to be
The person being addressed possesses qualities and traits that the artist aspires to have.

If I can fly higher than an eagle
The singer is setting a lofty goal for themselves.

You are the wind beneath my wings
The person being addressed has supported the artist's dreams and goals, enabling them to achieve success.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed
The singer acknowledges that this person's support may have gone unacknowledged or unappreciated.

But I've got it all here in my heart
The singer recognizes the value of this person's support and carries gratitude for them in their heart.

I want you to know I know the truth
The singer is expressing their desire for the person being addressed to know that they recognize and appreciate them.

Of course I know it
The artist is certain of how much this person means to them.

I would be nothing with out you
The artist acknowledges that they would not have achieved success without the support of the person being addressed.

Fly, fly, fly away
The singer is encouraging the person being addressed to pursue their own dreams and aspirations.

You let me fly so high
The person being addressed has supported the singer's dreams and enabled them to achieve success.

Oh, fly, fly
The artist is expressing their excitement and enthusiasm for their own success.

So high against the sky
The artist has achieved great success and surpassed their own expectations.

So high I almost touch the sky
The artist has achieved incredible success and is on the brink of even greater achievements.

Thank you, thank you, thank God for you
The singer is expressing their gratitude and appreciation for the person being addressed and acknowledging that they were a gift from God.

The wind beneath my wings
The person being addressed is the source of the artist's support and success, allowing them to fly and achieve greatness.