Jonah Matranga is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released a var… Read Full Bio ↴Jonah Matranga is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released a variety of solo material under both his own name and onelinedrawing, and has previously been part of the bands Far, New End Original (an anagram of "onelinedrawing") and Gratitude. Much of his solo material has also been self-published, though often subsequently distributed through labels such as Crank! and Corrupted Image. However, his two full-length onelinedrawing albums, Visitor (2002) and The Volunteers (2004) were released by Jade Tree Records. Matranga retired the onelinedrawing moniker in 2004, and he now intends to release all future solo releases under his name.

Wings
Onelinedrawing Lyrics

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And to my lover I leave
The bottom of every fountain
Attract whoever you please and then
Every day would be the same

And to my mother i leave
All my unruly abandon
Live whatever you dream and please

Dream of me

We will all have wings

And to my father i leave
All of his life's hard earned lessons
Live as long as you please and please
Let's be friends

We will all have wings

One deep breath and....

We will all have wings

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wings" by Onelinedrawing are contemplative and full of symbols. The singer is leaving different items to different people, starting with his lover who gets the bottom of every fountain. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the deep and hidden parts of oneself, hidden in the depths of the subconscious or the soul. Attract whoever you please could mean the exploration of the self and one's desires, without the constraints of social norms or the expectations of others. The line "every day would be the same" can be seen as a warning against the dangers of becoming too comfortable and stagnant.

The singer then leaves "all my unruly abandon" to his mother, encouraging her to "live whatever you dream and please dream of me". This can be interpreted as an encouragement to live life to the fullest, without fear of judgment or societal expectations. The line "please dream of me" can be seen as a desire to be remembered or to have an impact on someone's life, even after death.

Finally, the singer leaves "all of his life's hard-earned lessons" to his father, encouraging him to "live as long as you please and please let's be friends". This can be interpreted as a reconciliation with one's past and an acknowledgment of the lessons learned from it. The line "let's be friends" can be seen as an invitation to let go of any resentment or grudges and to heal relationships.

Overall, the lyrics of "Wings" convey a sense of letting go, of leaving behind material possessions and instead valuing personal growth and relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

And to my lover I leave
I give up all the depths and emotions of our relationship

The bottom of every fountain
The lowest point possible in any given situation

Attract whoever you please and then
Do whatever it takes to gain the love and attention of anyone you desire, even if it means hurting those that truly care for you

Every day would be the same
A meaningless repetition of shallow and superficial relationships

And to my mother I leave
I surrender all my wild and reckless tendencies

All my unruly abandon
All my reckless and potentially self-destructive behavior

Live whatever you dream and please
Pursue your wildest dreams without inhibition or restraint, and find true happiness in doing so

Dream of me
Remember me fondly and carry me in your heart as you live your life to the fullest

We will all have wings
We will all eventually find freedom and release from the struggles and pains of life

And to my father I leave
I acknowledge and respect the wisdom and knowledge acquired through a lifetime of experience

All of his life's hard earned lessons
The valuable and hard-won experiences and knowledge gathered throughout a life full of challenges and hardships

Live as long as you please and please
Take as much time as you need to enjoy all of the beauty and wonders that life has to offer, and never forget to savor every moment

Let's be friends
Let's put aside any past disagreements or differences and move towards a new future filled with mutual respect and understanding

One deep breath and....
A moment of stillness and reflection on the fleeting nature of life

We will all have wings
A reminder that at the end of everything, we will all eventually be released from the struggles and pains of life

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