This is a slightly modified version of a song that originally appeared on Owl City's album 2008, Maybe I'm Dreaming.
The song is used in season 6 Episode 21 on One Tree Hill, a american series.
On the Wing
Owl City Lyrics
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And we'll stir the stars around and watch them fall away
Into the Hudson Bay and plummet out of sight and sound
The open summer breeze will sweep you through the hills
Where I live in the Alpine heights
Below the northern lights I spend my coldest nights alone awake
And thinking of the weekend we were in love
(The weekend we were in love)
Home among these mountain tops can be so awfully dull
A thousand miles from the tide
Put photos on the walls of New York shopping malls
Distract me so I stay inside
I wish the rocket stayed over the promenade 'cause I would make a hook
And I can fish them from the sky
My darling she and I, we're hanging on so take us high
To sing the world goodbye
I am floating away lost in a silent ballet
I'm dreaming you're out in the blue and I am right beside you
Awake to take in the view
Late nights and early parades
Still photos and noisy arcades
My darling we're both on the wing
Look down and keep on singing and we can go anywhere
Are you there
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
Are you there
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
Or are you just a decoy dream in my head
Am I home or am I simply tumbling all alone
I am floating away
(Floating away)
Lost in a silent ballet
(Silent ballet)
I'm dreaming you're out in the blue and I am right beside you
Awake to take in the view
Late nights and early parades
(Early parades)
Still photos and noisy arcades
(Noisy arcades)
My darling we're both on the wing look down and keep on singing
And we can go anywhere
Are you there
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
Are you there
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
(Are you there)
The song On the Wing by Owl City is about escaping the monotony of everyday life and exploring new experiences. The lyrics "Breathe and I'll carry you away into the velvet sky" suggest that the singer is taking the listener on a journey to escape their mundane existence. The reference to the "velvet sky" implies a sense of luxury and indulgence, a world where anything is possible. As they soar through the sky, they gaze down at the world below and the singer notes that "Home among these mountain tops can be so awfully dull, A thousand miles from the tide."
The lyrics detail a sense of yearning for something more, represented by the line "My darling we're both on the wing look down and keep on singing, And we can go anywhere." The song suggests that the key to overcoming boredom and monotony is to seize the opportunities around us and embrace every moment fully. The chorus also contains the line "I'm dreaming you're out in the blue and I am right beside you, Awake to take in the view." This is perhaps the most overtly romantic moment of the song, suggesting that the journey they are taking is driven as much by love and adventure as it is by escape.
Overall, On the Wing is a liberating song about the transformative power of adventure and the importance of seizing new experiences. It encourages us to break out of our comfort zones and embrace the unknown, which can be a scary but ultimately rewarding experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe and I'll carry you away into the velvet sky
Take a deep breath and I'll transport you to a sky so soft that resembles velvet
And we'll stir the stars around and watch them fall away
We'll move the stars and see them sparkle until they fade away
Into the Hudson Bay and plummet out of sight and sound
They'll then descend until they're out of sight, sound and they'll disappear into the Hudson Bay
The open summer breeze will sweep you through the hills
Feel the freeing summer wind sweep you through the mountains
Where I live in the Alpine heights
I live in the high mountains in the Alps
Below the northern lights I spend my coldest nights alone awake
Under the aurora borealis, I spend the coldest nights wide awake without anyone's company
And thinking of the weekend we were in love
Remembering the time when we were in love that one weekend
(The weekend we were in love)
That weekend that meant everything to us when we were in love
Home among these mountain tops can be so awfully dull
Living in these high mountains can be terribly bland sometimes
A thousand miles from the tide
The nearest ocean is 1000 miles away from here
Put photos on the walls of New York shopping malls
In order to have some sort of distraction, I put pictures of New York's shopping bazaars on my walls
Distract me so I stay inside
It distracts me enough to keep me indoors
I wish the rocket stayed over the promenade 'cause I would make a hook
I wish the space shuttle was above because I would make a hook and grab it down
And I can fish them from the sky
And then I could fish spaceships from the sky
My darling she and I, we're hanging on so take us high
My love, we're holding on to each other, so raise us up high
To sing the world goodbye
Say farewell to the world with our song
I am floating away lost in a silent ballet
I'm drifting away as if I were dancing silently
I'm dreaming you're out in the blue and I am right beside you
I'm asleep, but I feel like we're both in the sky together watching the blue surroundings
Awake to take in the view
Suddenly awaken to see the view
Late nights and early parades
Late evenings and early mornings with lots of activity and fanfare
Still photos and noisy arcades
Quiet images and lively arcades
My darling we're both on the wing
My love, we're both flying
Look down and keep on singing
Look below and continue to sing
And we can go anywhere
And we can fly anywhere
Are you there
Are you here with me?
(Are you there)
Are you really here beside me?
(Are you there)
I need to confirm, are you really with me?
(Are you there)
Is this real or just a feeling?
Are you there
Are you still with me?
(Are you there)
Do I still feel your presence?
(Are you there)
Can you give me a sign?
(Are you there)
I need to confirm, are you really with me?
Or are you just a decoy dream in my head
Or are you just a figment of my imagination?
Am I home or am I simply tumbling all alone
Am I here, or am I just falling and alone somewhere?
I am floating away
I'm slowly drifting away
(Floating away)
Slowly drifting away...
Lost in a silent ballet
Lost in a quiet dance
(Silent ballet)
A dance without any noise... lost
I'm dreaming you're out in the blue and I am right beside you
I'm asleep, and in my dreams you're in front of me and I'm right beside you
Awake to take in the view
Suddenly awaken to see the view
Late nights and early parades
Late evenings and early mornings with lots of activity and fanfare
(Early parades)
Early mornings with celebrations and happiness
Still photos and noisy arcades
Quiet images and lively arcades
(Noisy arcades)
Boisterous arcades full of excitement
My darling we're both on the wing look down and keep on singing
My love, we're both flying in the sky, keep looking down and keep singing
And we can go anywhere
And we can fly anywhere we want
Are you there
Are you still with me?
(Are you there)
Do I feel you near?
(Are you there)
Can you touch my heart?
(Are you there)
Am I just dreaming or is it real?
Are you there
Will you stay with me?
(Are you there)
Will you be here to take my hand?
(Are you there)
Can you stay with me until the end?
(Are you there)
Please be with me always
Are you there
Are you really here with me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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