Little Wing
Sheryl Crow & Eric Clapton Lyrics
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With a circus mind that's running 'round
Butterflies and zebras, fairy tales
That's all she ever thinks about
Riding with the wind
When she's sad she comes to me
Thousand smiles she gives to me
Anything, take anything you want, hey
Well she's walking through the clouds
With a circus mind that's running 'round
Butterflies and zebras, fairy tales
That's all she ever thinks about
Ever thinks about, hey, hey
When I'm sad she comes to me
A thousand smiles she gives to me free
Said, "It's all right, take anything you want"
Anything (anything), (anything) anything you want
The opening lines of Sheryl Crow and Eric Clapton's song "Little Wing" describe a girl who is lost in her own imagination, wandering through an imaginary world of clouds, butterflies, zebras, and fairy tales. Her mind is like a circus, always running around with new ideas and creative thoughts. She's carefree and adventurous, enjoying the freedom of the wind as she goes. When the singer is feeling down, this girl is there for him. She gives him a thousand smiles and tells him that he can take anything he wants. She's a beacon of hope and positivity, a reminder that life doesn't always have to be so serious.
The second verse of the song is very similar to the first, repeating the same lyrics and melody as before. The girl is still wandering through the clouds, lost in her own thoughts, and the singer is still comforted by her endless optimism and kindness. They have a beautiful, symbiotic relationship in which they each support the other through difficult times. The final chorus repeats the lyric "anything you want" several times, underscoring the generosity and openness of its characters. Together, they create a world that's both wondrous and caring, a place where imagination and love can flourish.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she's walking through the clouds
She appears to be on another plane of existence or in her own imaginary world
With a circus mind that's running 'round
Her mind is filled with various thoughts and ideas, almost like a circus performing different acts
Butterflies and zebras, fairy tales
Her thoughts are fantastical and dreamlike, filled with magical creatures and stories
That's all she ever thinks about
Her mind is consumed with these fantastical thoughts and stories
Riding with the wind
She is carefree and moves fluidly, not held down by anything
When she's sad she comes to me
She seeks comfort and support from the singer when she is feeling down
Thousand smiles she gives to me
She shows her gratitude and joy through many smiles
Said, "It's all right, take anything you want"
She offers reassurance and gives the artist permission to take what they need
Anything, take anything you want, hey
She emphasizes that the artist has complete freedom to take whatever they desire
Ever thinks about, hey, hey
She always has these fantastical thoughts, constantly returning to them
When I'm sad she comes to me
The singer also finds comfort and support from this person when they are feeling down
A thousand smiles she gives to me free
The person shows their gratitude and joy through many smiles, without expectation of anything in return
Anything (anything), (anything) anything you want
Again, she emphasizes that the singer has complete freedom to take whatever they desire
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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@MVG101
aside from his guitar expertise, one of my favourite thing about clapton is that he always shares the spotlight !!! no matter what concert you can always be sure to find him hand a section of a song over to another incredibly gifted musician !!! what a legend
@djw479
Excellent cover of a classic! I love how fluidily they adapted thru this version, as Sanborn's solo goes on much longer than either Clapton or Crow thought it would. They step towards mics more than once and then step back...smiling and laughing as Sanborn just kept on rocking. They even sing over the very end of his solo...and soon after Sanborn & Clapton just share smiles. Its absolutely great seeing true artists enjoy each other on stage!
@stefanbjurman2951
A real "Feal Good Clip" Abssolute AWESOME saxophone solo. Out of this world 💯❤❤❤
@BHAKTIBROPHY
I, too, loved how happy Clapton was when Sanborn finally finished his solo-- which was totally in line with what Jimi did on stage quite often: one with his instrument, one with the music. And it just takes you somewhere glorious. That's what I suspect happened to Sanborn. I was so happy Clapton wasn't upset, but laughed and smiled. I wasnt expecting that!
@davidsegal8434
Amazing version by blues rocker Clapton, country rocker Crow, and jazz-fusion sax genius David Sanborn. I love the looks on Eric and Sheryl's joyful faces as Sanborn lifts Little Wing into the stratosphere.
@olcayduz431
i dont agree, it misses the wildness Hedrix had and Clapton didn't had.
Even when they were young, Clapton was famous and Hendrix was new but Hendrix was way better and made Clapton very nervous, he didnt know what came in front of him.
@danroley7850
@@olcayduz431 fu. rwandaprivatesecurity.
come to Johannesburg.. Stop fkng breathng
@infowazz
i thought is was Sanborn. he was on David Letterman all the time.
@raccoonstarsmember
Agree!!!!
@mirkosisko8481
Saxophonist ruinned song