Pretty Wings
Maxwell(맥스웰) Lyrics


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Time will bring the real end of our trial
One day they'll be no remnants
No trace, no residual feelings within ya
One day you won't remember me

Your face will be the reason I smile
But I will not see what I cannot have forever
I'll always love ya, I hope you feel the same

Oh you played me dirty, your game was so bad
You toyed with my affliction
Had to fill out my prescription
Found the remedy, I had to set you free

Away from me
To see clearly the way that love can be
When you are not with me
I had to leave, I have to live
I had to lead, I had to live

If I can't have you, let love set you free
To fly your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings
Your pretty wings, pretty wings around

I came wrong you were right
Transformed your love into like
Baby believe me; I'm sorry I told you lies
I turned day into night
Sleep till I die a thousand times
I should've showed you
Better nights, better times
Better days, I miss you more and more

If I can't have you
Let love set you free
To fly your pretty wings around

Pretty wings, your pretty wings, your
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around.

Pretty wings, your pretty wings, your
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around

Pretty wings, pretty wings
Pretty wings, pretty wings
Pretty wings around

Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around




Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maxwell's "Pretty Wings" is a heart-wrenching tale of a failed romance that never quite made it to fruition. The opening lines speak of the inevitability of the end of their relationship where someday there will be no trace of the emotions they once shared. The singer acknowledges that the memory of his love will always bring a smile to his face, but he will not be able to possess her forever. He hopes she feels the same way about their unfinished love story.


The second verse begins with raw emotions, a sense of betrayal on the part of the singer. He accuses his lover of treating him unjustly and accuses her of toyed with his emotions like a plaything. However, the singer soon finds a way to cure himself of his affection and breaks free from their relationship. He sings that he had to leave to see how love could change without her, and he had to lead his life, even if that meant without her.


The chorus repeats the singer's desire for his disillusioned love, wanting to set her free with pretty wings to fly around. He understands that even though they might not be together, he must let her go to find happiness elsewhere.


Line by Line Meaning

Time will bring the real end of our trial
Eventually, our struggle and challenges will come to an end.


One day they'll be no remnants
There will come a day when there will be no trace of the past that once tied us together.


No trace, no residual feelings within ya
There will be no remaining attachments or emotions within you towards me.


One day you won't remember me
Eventually, you will forget about me, and I will become nothing but a distant memory.


Your face will be the reason I smile
Although I cannot be with you, the thought of your face brings me joy and happiness.


But I will not see what I cannot have forever
I know that I cannot possess you forever, and I accept that reality.


I'll always love ya, I hope you feel the same
Despite the circumstances, I will always carry love for you, and I hope that you reciprocate those feelings.


Oh you played me dirty, your game was so bad
You were deceitful in our relationship, and your actions hurt me greatly.


You toyed with my affliction
Your actions caused me great pain and heartache.


Had to fill out my prescription
I needed to find a way to heal and move on from the pain you caused me.


Found the remedy, I had to set you free
I found a solution to my pain, and that solution was letting you go.


Away from me
I needed distance from you in order to find peace and happiness within myself.


To see clearly the way that love can be
By separating myself from you, I was able to gain a clearer understanding of what love truly means.


When you are not with me
Being away from you gave me a different perspective on our relationship and the love that we shared.


I had to leave, I have to live
I knew that leaving you was the only way I could find happiness and continue living my life.


I had to lead, I had to live
I had to take control of my life and live for myself, and not for someone else's happiness.


If I can't have you, let love set you free
If we cannot be together, then love should be the reason why you are free to pursue your own happiness and well-being.


To fly your pretty wings around
You should be able to spread your wings and explore the world in pursuit of your dreams.


I came wrong, you were right
I was at fault, and you were correct in your actions towards me.


Transformed your love into like
I changed the love that you had for me, into a less authentic or passionate emotion.


Baby believe me, I'm sorry I told you lies
I am apologizing for misleading you, and telling you untruths about myself and our relationship.


I turned day into night
My actions created darkness and sadness in our relationship, where there should have been light and happiness.


Sleep till I die a thousand times
I cannot find peace or happiness within my own mind, and the pain continues to plague me.


I should've showed you better nights, better times
I should have done more for you, and offered you better experiences and memories in our relationship.


Better days, I miss you more and more
I long for the moments we shared together, and wish that I could go back and fix the mistakes I made.


Pretty wings, your pretty wings
The visible beauty in your personality and the strength you have.


Pretty wings, pretty wings
A metaphor for the way you are free to fly and explore the world on your own.


Pretty wings around
You are free to spread your wings and take flight, and I will support you in doing so.


Pretty wings, your pretty wings, your
A repetition of the idea that you have the strength and beauty to go out and find your own happiness.


Pretty wings around
Your wings will carry you to success and happiness, and I will look on with appreciation and admiration.


Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Your beauty and strength will guide you towards the path that is best for you, and I will always support you.


Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
You have the ability to soar to great heights and accomplish great things in your life.


Pretty wings, pretty wings
The image of your wings represents the freedom you have to make your own choices and pursue your own path in life.


Pretty wings around
You have the power to rise above any obstacle in your life, and are able to accomplish anything you set your mind to.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOD DAVID, MAXWELL MENARD

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Lyrics:

Time will bring the real end of our trial
One day they'll be no remnants
No trace, no residual feelings within ya
One day you won't remember me
Your face will be the reason I smile
But I will not see what I cannot have forever
I'll always love ya, I hope you feel the same
Oh, you played me dirty, your game was so bad
You toyed with my affliction, had to fill out my prescription
Found the remedy, I had to set you free
Away from me to see clearly
The way that love can be when you are not with me
I had to leave, I had to live
I had to leave, I had to live
If I can't have you let love set you free to fly your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings
Your pretty wings, pretty wings around
I came wrong, you were right
Transformed your love into light
Baby, believe me, I'm sorry I told you lies
I turned day into night, sleep 'til I die a thousand times
I could have showed you better nights, better times, better days
I miss you more and more
If I can't have you let love set you free to fly your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings
Your pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings
Your pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Say pretty wings, oh, pretty wings, yeah
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Someone better's gonna love you
Someone! Someone's gonna love you, baby
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings around



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Here in March 2024. Maxwell's voice is golden. An absolutely gorgeous song.

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