Broken Wings
Mr. Sinister Lyrics


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

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

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
And 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
And 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

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
And when we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up for us and let us in
Yeah, yeah




Yeah, yeah
Ooh

Overall Meaning

In "Broken Wings," Mr. Sinister laments the struggles he's going through in his relationship, as he pleads with his lover to stay with him. He repeats the phrase "take these broken wings and learn to fly again," meaning that they need to work together to heal and move forward as a couple. Mr. Sinister is unsure of what the future holds, but he is determined to make their love work.


The lyrics speak to the transformative power of love and relationships. Even when things get tough or seem hopeless, the idea that two people can come together and heal each other is powerful. This idea is reinforced through the repeated image of "broken wings" and the idea that they can be mended.


At its core, "Broken Wings" is a plea for connection and understanding between two people who are struggling to make things work. The lyrics are powerful and emotive, expressing the pain and desperation that can arise within a relationship. Ultimately, the song offers hope that, with enough love and care, broken relationships can be repaired.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I don't understand
I'm confused and don't know what went wrong


Why we can't just hold on
I don't know why we can't stay together


To each other's hands
We should hold onto each other for strength


This time will be the last
I fear this is the end of our relationship


I fear unless I make it all too clear
If I don't express my true feelings, we may end things for good


I need you so
I can't live without you


Take these broken wings
Let me help you heal from your past hurt and pain


And learn to fly again
Rise above the pain and live again


And learn to live so free
Live without any emotional baggage holding you back


When we hear the voices sing
When we hear the call of true love


The book of love will open up
It's time for us to open up to love


And let us in
Allow us to love again


Baby, I think tonight
I believe tonight is the night


We can take what was wrong
We can fix our relationship


And make it right
And make things good again


Baby, it's all I know
All I know is that I need you


That you're half of the flesh
You complete me


And blood makes me whole
And your love fills me up


You've got to learn to fly, learn to live, love so free
You have to move past your hurt to be able to love again


The book of love will open up for us and let us in
We can have love again if we allow it


Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's going to be okay




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Actual Music, S.L., 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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