Broken Wings
Mister Lyrics


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Baby I don't understand
Why we can't just hold on
To each other's hands
This time will be the last
I fear unless I make it all too clear
I need you so

Take these broken wings
And learn to fly again
And learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up
And let us in
Take these broken wings

Baby I think tonight
We can take what was wrong
And make it right
Baby it's all I know
That you're half of the flesh
And blood makes me whole
I need you so

So take these broken wings
And learn to fly again
Learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up
And let us in

Take these broken wings
You've got to learn to fly, learn to live, love so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in yeah, yeah

Let us in
Let us in

Baby, it's all I know that you're half of the flesh
And blood that makes me whole
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

So take these broken wings
And learn to fly again, learn to live so free
And when we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in

Take these broken wings
You got to learn to fly, learn to live and love so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up for us and let us in




Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Broken Wings" by Mister is a ballad with a deep introspective feel. The opening line in the song, "Baby I don't understand, why we can't just hold on to each other's hands," is a clear expression of emotional confusion and a deep longing for clarity in a relationship. The desire to hold on to each other's hands represents the need for emotional security and a solid foundation in a relationship. The singer's fear that this time may be the last unless he makes it all too clear expresses his need for transparency and honesty in the relationship.


The central theme of "Broken Wings" is to take brokenness and turn it into newfound freedom. The chorus "Take these broken wings and learn to fly again, learn to live so free," can be interpreted as a call to take the obstacles and challenges in life and conquer them. The idea of flying again represents the ability to rise above the struggles of life and regain independence. The book of love will open up to those who have learned how to live so free, indicating that by overcoming one's internal struggles and learning to love oneself, one can enter into a relationship with someone else with newfound freedom and openness.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby I don't understand
I'm confused, and I don't know what to do.


Why we can't just hold on
Why can't we stay together?


To each other's hands
Let's cling to each other tightly.


This time will be the last
This could be our last chance.


I fear unless I make it all too clear
Unless I spell it out, we may not make it.


I need you so
I depend on you and cannot live without you.


Take these broken wings
Let me help you heal your brokenness.


And learn to fly again
Let's start over and rebuild ourselves.


And learn to live so free
Let's live our lives without any worries.


When we hear the voices sing
When we feel inspired.


The book of love will open up
Our love will be renewed.


And let us in
And we will be happy again.


Baby I think tonight
I believe tonight will be the night.


We can take what was wrong
We can fix our past mistakes.


And make it right
And create a better future.


Baby it's all I know
All I do know is...


That you're half of the flesh
That you complete me.


And blood makes me whole
And your presence makes me feel complete.


So take these broken wings
So let me help you heal.


You've got to learn to fly, learn to live, love so free
Let's learn to be happy and free together.


Let us in
Let's be a part of each other's lives once again.


Yeah, yeah, yeah
Let's do it! Let's make it happen!




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Ross Lang, Richard James Page, Steve George

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Comments from YouTube:

@gnnascarfan2410

Cannot believe this song is almost 40 years old, yet it sounds like it could have come out yesterday. Truly a timeless classic.

@pinty56

an absolute classic! brings back fond memories too... 😉

@rodolforodriguez6230

Absolutely

@schumifan78

This song is way too good to have come out yesterday..

@nicholashylton6857

Hopefully, but I doubt it. This kind of tune isn't commercial anymore.

@lianalonge1984

It feels like such a privilege to have grown up in the 80s. We may not have had the technology then as we do today, but the music, fashion, and creativity were the best. 🥰

@jamela6357

Yes!! I agree it was a great time. I'm a #78baby and #80sraised #bestdecadeever

@davidbarr56

Well said I agree 100%

@lianalonge1984

@@jamela6357 👊🏽 I’m a #70baby and #80teen. Movies like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Heathers, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and others bring back so many good memories of being a teen. And recent movies/mini series like WW1984, Stranger Things, and The Wedding Singer are near and dear to my heart. 😁❤️

@seattlebeast6165

I've always wanted to go back in time to live in the 80s

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