Clipped Wings
R.ケリー Lyrics
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Life's window pane
With a perfect view
A vow to love, unconditional
Be there for you, all season
And I never meant to clip your wings, oh my love
And I never meant to clip your wings, oh my love
Now I'm wishing you
You would fly right back to me, yeah
I made a vow to walk with you
Through anything life puts you through
Told you the world is yours and everything in it
Then took your heart for granted
And baby I never meant to clip your wings, never
Baby I never meant to clip your wings
Baby I never meant to clip your wings
Now I'm wishing you
You could fly right back to me, yeah
I was your eagle, you were my dove yeah
And nothing would come between us, no, no, no
Now the fun and laughter, going to the park
And all the pictures we took
Now it's all gone away
And baby I never meant to clip your wings, oh baby
I never meant to clip your wings, oh my love
And baby I, I never meant to clip your wings
Now I'm wishing you
You could fly right back to me, yeah
Baby, baby, baby, baby
I never meant to clip your wings, oh my love
Baby girl I never,
Meant to clip the wings of an angel
When I was supposed to love you baby
For eternity
Now I'm wishing you
You could fly right back to me, yeah
The lyrics to R. Kelly's "Clipped Wings" talk about a betrayal of love and the sorrowful aftermath. In the song, R. Kelly laments over how he promised the one he loves unconditionally to support her through anything life throws at her. He admits to taking her heart for granted and making her feel like she cannot fly. He acknowledges the mistake of "clipping her wings" and realizes what he has lost as she flies away from the relationship. The lyrics reveal the pain of realizing the weight of one's actions when it is too late to make amends.
Furthermore, the song alludes to how the couple was once inseparable and had fun together, but now it is all gone. R. Kelly describes himself as the eagle and her as the dove in the relationship, indicating how he was supposed to be the one protecting her and making her feel loved. The lyrics illustrate how a relationship that once had soul-stirring love and companionship could come to a point where one partner feels like they have been held back.
In conclusion, the song "Clipped Wings" by R. Kelly is about the pain of realizing the damage done to a loved one and being unable to change the irreparable mistake. The lyrics showcase the regrets of the singer for taking his loved one's carefree spirit, and he wishes for her to come back to him. However, he acknowledges that he has to accept the consequences of his actions and learn from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunny days, I promised you
I promised you a life of sunshine and happiness
Life's window pane
The view of our life together
With a perfect view
The view of our life together is perfect
A vow to love, unconditional
I promised to love you unconditionally
Be there for you, all season
I promised to be there for you through all the highs and lows
And I never meant to clip your wings, oh my love
I never intended to hold you back or limit you
Baby I never meant to clip your wings, ooh baby
I never wanted to prevent you from being who you are
Now I'm wishing you
You would fly right back to me, yeah
I want you to come back to me, to be with me again
I made a vow to walk with you
I promised to go through life with you
Through anything life puts you through
I promised to support you through any challenges you face
Told you the world is yours and everything in it
I encouraged you to pursue your dreams and aspirations
Then took your heart for granted
I didn't appreciate your love and devotion
Baby I never meant to clip your wings, never
I never intended to limit your potential
I was your eagle, you were my dove yeah
I saw myself protecting you and taking care of you
And nothing would come between us, no, no, no
I believed in us, and nothing could change that
Now the fun and laughter, going to the park
And all the pictures we took
Now it's all gone away
The memories of our happy times together are now just memories
Baby girl I never,
Meant to clip the wings of an angel
I never wanted to hold back or hurt someone so pure and beautiful
When I was supposed to love you baby
For eternity
I was supposed to love you with all my heart, forever
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WARRYN CAMPBELL, ROBERT KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Diane Owsley
hands downs R.kelly true and very classic song indeed.
amircle
I love this man...his voice is beautiful
WTFisUtube
This sounds like one of those great old Stevie Wonder Hits
Vee Bran
Hands down, some of his best singing he ever did. WOW!
Lotta Shaw
Yes love this song one of my favorites off this album Kelly u did this one 👏👏👏👏👏👏
thebrownqueeno1
One of my many favorite songs.
Jackie Shandu
So Mellow and Pure. Music to my ears. Hail King Kelly!
keke 💕
#MORELIFE !! Thanks Drake 🙏🏾
Luke Kokta
I dont here it tho. Since way back right?
Ki. TheGroomer
Kodi Black I'm surprised a drake fan came here after that sample