Wings of Freedom
Shadowside Lyrics


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Late at night
Coming home after a hard day
And no one knows again
What's going on inside my head

Streets are jammed
Still long hours till I'm there
Look through the window, it's all the same
There is no one who seems to care

No one will ask me what is going on
There's no such place like home
I'm only safe when I'm alone

Fly - when the tears of joy I cry
I'm blind with open eyes and
Far away, in another land
I read my sense in life
Fly - with the wings of freedom I...
And on my fall, I rid myself of chains
That would hold me back to rise to
My peace inside

One more day, I get up in the morning again
Work for a name without a face
In this stone jungle that I live

Every day, I do what doesn't matter to me
There is a small plant on my desk
I'm gonna take it and run away

The boss will ask me what is going on
Just get your work done
He won't miss me when I'm gone

Fly - when the tears of joy I cry
I'm blind with open eyes and
Far away, in another land
I read my sense in life
Fly - with the wings of freedom I...
And on my fall I rid myself of chains




That would hold me back to rise to
My peace inside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shadowside's "Wings of Freedom" tell the story of a person who feels trapped in their life. They come home after a hard day of work, feeling alone and disconnected from the world around them. Despite the hustle and bustle of the streets outside, the singer sees that no one seems to care about what's going on inside their head. The only solace they can find is in the wings of freedom, symbolized by the act of flying. This freedom allows them to escape the mundane routine of everyday life and find a sense of peace within themselves.


The second verse goes on to depict the monotony of the singer's daily routine. They work for a company that doesn't appreciate them, doing something that holds no meaning for them. However, they find escape in a small plant on their desk, which they plan to take and run away with. The final chorus repeats the idea that the only way the singer can find true meaning and happiness is by breaking free of the chains that bind them, represented by the metaphor of the wings of freedom.


The song's message is a call to break free from conformity and live life on one's own terms. It's a relatable anthem for anyone who feels like they're stuck in a cycle of work, eat, sleep, repeat. The idea of finding solace in something as simple as a plant on a desk or the act of flying is a powerful one, demonstrating that sometimes it's the small things that can bring about a sense of freedom and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Late at night
In the late hours of the night


Coming home after a hard day
Returning home after a tiring and exhausting day


And no one knows again
No one understands or realizes the struggles I face


What's going on inside my head
The inner turmoil and thoughts that I'm dealing with


Streets are jammed
The roads are congested


Still long hours till I'm there
It will take a while before I can reach my destination


Look through the window, it's all the same
The outside world appears monotonous and unchanging


There is no one who seems to care
No one appears to be concerned or interested in my well-being


No one will ask me what is going on
No one will inquire about the troubles and problems I'm encountering


There's no such place like home
Home remains a unique and special place


I'm only safe when I'm alone
I feel secure only when I'm by myself


Fly - when the tears of joy I cry
I feel ecstatic to escape my worries and soar in happiness


I'm blind with open eyes and
Despite my vision, I remain oblivious to the issues I face


Far away, in another land
In a distant land, far from my problems and concerns


I read my sense in life
I discover my purpose and meaning in life


Fly - with the wings of freedom I...
I break free from the restraints and hindrances holding me back


And on my fall, I rid myself of chains
As I descend, I cast off the encumbering fetters


That would hold me back to rise to
Obstacles and burdens keeping me from


My peace inside
Finding composure and tranquility within myself


One more day, I get up in the morning again
Another day of waking up and following the same routine


Work for a name without a face
Toil for a position or title that lacks individuality and personality


In this stone jungle that I live
In this cold and impersonal urban environment that I inhabit


Every day, I do what doesn't matter to me
Daily routines and tasks that hold no importance or value to me


There is a small plant on my desk
A small symbol of life and vitality amidst the drudgery


I'm gonna take it and run away
I plan to escape and venture forth with renewed vigor


The boss will ask me what is going on
The superior will inquire about my unusual behavior


Just get your work done
Focus solely on completing your tasks and obligations


He won't miss me when I'm gone
My absence will not make a difference or be noticed




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