Broken Wings
Soror Dolorosa Lyrics


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Here I come today, for the first time
My mantle closed, my hands in the pockets
A man, who follows me
With my suitcase, almost done…as I could.
Winter speaks to me, with its intimate language
Telling me secrets, or lies
I could expect from all the years, since I was born
Nowhere,
Nowhere.
The airport is there, receiving my footsteps
I climb the stairs





I fly tonight, I fly tonight
I fly tonight with you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Soror Dolorosa's song Broken Wings tell the story of a man who is embarking on a journey, leaving behind his past and everything he knows behind. The opening lines suggest that this is the first time the man has taken this trip, and his mantle is closed, perhaps indicating a sense of readiness or determination. He is followed by another man carrying his suitcase, and together they navigate through the winter environment.


The man seems to be introspective, listening to the secrets and lies that the winter is telling him. Perhaps winter is a metaphor for the coldness and isolation that the man feels as he embarks on this journey. Despite the difficulties he has faced since he was born, he is resolute in his decision to leave and fly away. The airport represents the next phase of his journey, and he climbs the stairs, ready to take flight.


The final line "I fly tonight, I fly tonight, I fly tonight with you" adds an interesting twist to the story. It's unclear who the "you" refers to. It could be interpreted to mean that the man is flying with an actual person, a companion who is physically accompanying him on his journey. Or, it could be a more metaphorical reference, suggesting that the man is flying with an idea or a dream; perhaps the idea of starting a new life or the dream of escaping the pain of his past.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I come today, for the first time
I am starting anew today, with a clean slate.


My mantle closed, my hands in the pockets
I am keeping to myself, hiding my feelings for now.


A man, who follows me
Someone is watching me, maybe even stalking me.


With my suitcase, almost done… as I could.
I am trying to escape something or someone, packing quickly in a hurry.


Winter speaks to me, with its intimate language
The cold winter weather is affecting me emotionally, guiding my thoughts.


Telling me secrets, or lies
I am unsure whether the thoughts are true or not.


I could expect from all the years, since I was born
I have been carrying this emotional baggage for my entire life.


Nowhere, Nowhere.
I feel lost and aimless.


The airport is there, receiving my footsteps
I have decided to leave and the airport is a symbol of my new journey.


I climb the stairs
I am going to board a flight to a new destination.


I fly tonight, I fly tonight
I am leaving tonight and starting a new chapter in my life.


I fly tonight with you.
I am bravely embarking on this new journey with someone by my side.




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Ensom Kråke

Here I come today, for the first time
My mantle closed, my hands in the pockets
A man, who follows me
With my suitcase, almost done...as I could
Winter speaks to me, with its intimate language
Telling me secrets, or lies
I could expect from all the years, since I was born

Nowhere
Nowhere

The airport is there, receiving my footsteps
I climb the stairs
I fly tonight, I fly tonight
I fly tonight with you

Anas Khallouk

A prime example of a masterpiece.

Lucas Rolim

Inebriante!

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