Paper Wings
Rocom was born in LA and raised in Orange Country and belongs to neither on… Read Full Bio ↴Rocom was born in LA and raised in Orange Country and belongs to neither one’s mainstream cultures of excess and self importance. He spent the first 18 years of his life growing up to the ripe age of 18. He then attended the University of California Irvine in Irvine, California across from Gina’s Pizza, which is delicious. His time spent at the university was focused on nothing related to his art and is largely irrelevant. With the theme of heartbreak as a backbone, Rocom’s work is whimsical and touching all at once. Surrounding himself with science fiction, comic books and video games, the element of fantasy is ever present in his artwork. Not wizards, dragons and elves. More along the lines of robots, sharks and monsters. When he’s not drawing or painting, he emcees for his indie music projects. Rocom enjoys burritos, has a pair of headphones, a guitar and a Wolverine costume complete with adamantium claws.

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Paper Wings
Rocom Lyrics


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Held my breath
I didn't want to move an inch
Not to wake you, not to seem weird
I was sure at any moment things would be clear
That I'm not right
I'm beyond broken
Thinking you might fall far from focus
See me different, but I'm the same
Same you had then, same that won't change
See it in your face
I made my mistakes
My past is blank and yours won't let go
Pressing on your lungs gripping tight to your throat
Wishing I could save you, you want that now
Take you away and make it work somehow
Not proud of how I acted to your reaction
I should of known
We weren't built for lasting
I built these wings for us
Take my hand when you pick me up
I built these wings with love
Came apart like paper cups
I built these wings for us
Take my hand when you pick me up
I built these wings with love
But, it wasn't enough
Are you still mad
Do you move with love
Would you take back what we had with us
I don't think that, still wish we worked
Wishing each date was like the fifty first
And everything was new, fresh to start
No scars to heal and nothing left a mark
Before the hurt bleed into the dark
Pressed to my heart when it pulled apart
Wanted this most from the very first day
Gave me a cake and my wish was made
Night to day, fireworks fade
How could I know you would feel the same
Believe that, I wanted you bad
My ways got changed just to have you back
Friends tried to tell me that it's for the best
If I'm best alone then I don't want the best
I built these wings for us
Take my hand when you pick me up
I built these wings with love
Came apart like paper cups
I built these wings for us
Take my hand when you pick me up
I built these wings with love
But, it wasn't enough
I built these wings for us to fly
Made the bones from what's left inside
Nowhere to go, nothing left to hide
Stepped off the ledge just to give 'em a try
I stepped off, felt the wind catch
Got some lift, exhaled my breath
Couldn't see death waiting on the ground
My feet never left when I looked back down
That's the fear holding me back
I Held it near
Far from the fact that you're down
From day one too
Not about what I thought you knew
Never mattered more than it seemed to
Never thought that I could ever leave you
Now and then with nothing left to do
But playing games of pretend just with you
I built these wings for us
Take my hand when you pick me up
I built these wings with love
Came apart like paper cups
I built these wings for us
Take my hand when you pick me up




I built these wings with love
But, it wasn't enough

Overall Meaning

In Rocom's song "Paper Wings," the singer reflects on a past relationship filled with uncertainty and mistakes. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret, as the singer realizes their flaws and the consequences of their actions. They confess to not being right and feeling beyond broken, hoping that the other person would see them differently, yet acknowledging that they remain the same.


The singer expresses a desire to save their partner and make the relationship work, despite their past mistakes. They admit to not being proud of their previous behavior and recognize that they weren't built for a lasting relationship. The metaphor of "building wings" symbolizes the singer's attempt to bring hope and salvation to the relationship, but ultimately, their efforts prove insufficient.


The lyrics also reveal the singer's ongoing emotional struggle. They wonder if their partner is still angry and if love still guides their actions. They express a longing to go back to the initial stages of the relationship, where everything was new and free from the pain and scars that have since marred it. The singer takes responsibility for their own desire for the relationship and admits that they changed themselves to try and win their partner back.


Overall, "Paper Wings" portrays a reflection on a failed relationship marked by regrets, longing, and an honest acknowledgment of personal flaws. The singer's attempts to salvage the relationship are met with the realization that their efforts were not enough to make it survive.


Line by Line Meaning

Held my breath
I held my breath in anticipation or suspense


I didn't want to move an inch
I wanted to stay completely still


Not to wake you, not to seem weird
I was cautious not to disturb you or appear strange


I was sure at any moment things would be clear
I believed that clarity would come soon


That I'm not right
I am flawed or broken


I'm beyond broken
I am severely damaged or shattered


Thinking you might fall far from focus
I feared that your attention or interest would wander


See me different, but I'm the same
You may perceive me differently, but deep down, I haven't changed


Same you had then, same that won't change
I am the same person you knew before, and I won't fundamentally change


See it in your face
I can perceive it in your facial expressions


I made my mistakes
I acknowledge that I have made errors


My past is blank and yours won't let go
I have a blank or unclear past, while you hold onto yours tightly


Pressing on your lungs gripping tight to your throat
The weight of my mistakes feels suffocating and constricting to you


Wishing I could save you, you want that now
I wish I could rescue you from your pain, and it seems like you desire that too


Take you away and make it work somehow
I want to whisk you away and find a way to make things function between us


Not proud of how I acted to your reaction
I am ashamed of my actions and how they affected you


I should of known
I should have been aware or anticipated


We weren't built for lasting
Our relationship was not meant to endure


I built these wings for us
I metaphorically constructed these wings to carry both of us


Take my hand when you pick me up
When you lift me up, hold my hand


I built these wings with love
I created these wings out of affection and care


Came apart like paper cups
Our connection fell apart fragilely, like disposable cups


Are you still mad
Are you still angry with me


Do you move with love
Do you act or behave with love


Would you take back what we had with us
Do you wish to regain or reclaim what we previously had


I don't think that, still wish we worked
I don't believe it's possible, but I still desire our relationship to succeed


Wishing each date was like the fifty first
I yearn for every date to be as exciting and fresh as the first


And everything was new, fresh to start
I long for a clean slate and a fresh beginning


No scars to heal and nothing left a mark
I desire there to be no wounds to mend and no lasting impact


Before the hurt bleed into the dark
I wish to prevent the pain from spreading and overshadowing everything


Pressed to my heart when it pulled apart
I held you dearly in my heart when our relationship fell apart


Wanted this most from the very first day
I desired this relationship intensely right from the beginning


Gave me a cake and my wish was made
You fulfilled my wish and made me feel content


Night to day, fireworks fade
The passionate excitement we had gradually dwindled


How could I know you would feel the same
I was unaware that you would share the same feelings


Believe that, I wanted you bad
You should believe that I desired you greatly


My ways got changed just to have you back
I altered my behavior just to regain your affection


Friends tried to tell me that it's for the best
My friends attempted to convince me that it was the most favorable outcome


If I'm best alone then I don't want the best
If being alone is the optimal choice, then I don't desire the best outcome


I built these wings for us
I metaphorically constructed these wings to carry both of us


Take my hand when you pick me up
When you lift me up, hold my hand


I built these wings with love
I created these wings out of affection and care


Came apart like paper cups
Our connection fell apart fragilely, like disposable cups


I built these wings for us
I metaphorically constructed these wings to carry both of us


Take my hand when you pick me up
When you lift me up, hold my hand


I built these wings with love
I created these wings out of affection and care


But, it wasn't enough
However, it proved to be insufficient


I built these wings for us to fly
I constructed these wings to enable us to soar


Made the bones from what's left inside
I fashioned the foundation from what remains within me


Nowhere to go, nothing left to hide
There is nowhere to escape to and nothing left to conceal


Stepped off the ledge just to give 'em a try
I took a leap of faith to test them out


I stepped off, felt the wind catch
As I jumped off, I sensed the wind carrying me


Got some lift, exhaled my breath
I experienced some elevation as I exhaled


Couldn't see death waiting on the ground
I couldn't perceive the danger or trouble that awaited me below


My feet never left when I looked back down
When I glanced downwards, I realized my feet hadn't actually left the ground


That's the fear holding me back
It is fear that is preventing me from moving forward


I Held it near
I kept it close to me


Far from the fact that you're down
I tried to distance myself from the reality that you're feeling down


From day one too
Since the very beginning


Not about what I thought you knew
It's not about what I assumed you were aware of


Never mattered more than it seemed to
It never held more importance than it appeared to


Never thought that I could ever leave you
I never imagined that I would abandon you


Now and then with nothing left to do
Occasionally, with no remaining options or actions


But playing games of pretend just with you
Engaging in delusional games or fantasies exclusively with you


I built these wings for us
I metaphorically constructed these wings to carry both of us


Take my hand when you pick me up
When you lift me up, hold my hand


I built these wings with love
I created these wings out of affection and care


Came apart like paper cups
Our connection fell apart fragilely, like disposable cups


I built these wings for us
I metaphorically constructed these wings to carry both of us


Take my hand when you pick me up
When you lift me up, hold my hand


I built these wings with love
I created these wings out of affection and care


But, it wasn't enough
However, it proved to be insufficient




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Written by: Suman Chatterjee

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