Little Wing
Steve Winwood and 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 song "Little Wing" by Steve Winwood was originally written by Jimi Hendrix and is a tribute to Hendrix's short-lived muse, who was like a fairy, always running wild through his mind, inspiring his music. The lyrics describe a girl who is constantly lost in her own exciting world of fantasy, filled with whimsical images like clouds, zebras, and fairy tales. She has a carefree spirit that is exhilarating to be around, and when the singer is feeling low, she comes to him with open arms, bringing a thousand smiles and offering him anything he wants.
The circus imagery suggests that the girl is both playful and fearless. Her mind is always running around, exploring and imagining new things. The singer admires her boundless energy and creativity, and gets lost in her world of butterflies and zebras whenever he's around her. She brings him joy and comfort, and when he's feeling down, she reminds him that everything is going to be alright and he can have anything he desires.
Overall, the song has a dreamy quality to it, conjuring a magical atmosphere that transports the listener to a different time and place. It's a poignant tribute to a woman who inspired some of the most iconic music of the 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she's walking through the clouds
She is in a state of euphoria, not grounded in reality.
With a circus mind that's running 'round
Her mind is always active, quickly moving from one thought to another without stopping.
Butterflies and zebras, fairy tales
Her thoughts are often fantastical, filled with imaginary creatures and illusions.
That's all she ever thinks about
She is consumed by her thoughts, unable to focus on the present moment.
Riding with the wind
She is not anchored in reality, carried away by the whims of her mind.
When she's sad she comes to me
She seeks comfort from me when she is feeling down or overwhelmed.
Thousand smiles she gives to me
She shows her appreciation and gratitude for my support with her warm and genuine smiles.
Said, "It's all right, take anything you want"
She reassures me that it is okay to take what I need from her, whether it be emotional support or physical possessions.
Anything, take anything you want, hey
She emphasizes that there are no limits to what she will offer or give to me.
Ever thinks about, hey, hey
She is constantly preoccupied with her thoughts, unable to fully engage with the real world.
When I'm sad she comes to me
She reciprocates my support and comforts me when I am feeling down.
A thousand smiles she gives to me free
She generously shares her positive energy with me, lifting my spirits with her smiles.
Anything (anything), (anything) anything you want
She reminds me that she is always there for me, offering anything she can to help me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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@ape2reginaforse504
Well, she's walking through the clouds
With a circus mind
That's running round
Butterflies and zebras and moonbeams
And fairy Tales
That's all she ever thinks about
Riding with the wind
When I'm sad, she comes to me
With a thousand smiles
She gives to me free
It's alright, she said
It's alright
Take anything you want from me
You can take anything, anything
Fly on, little wing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, little wing
@jae9545
thanks friend. I had an older sister of six yeas who pretty much took me all over the concert scene around the N.Y. C. the Island gigs and even Woodstock and the civil rights protests in D.C.as an 10 - 13 year old kid. She's past now and these tunes bring back so much of the unity we had back then. It was a righteous time and the music was real as we stood together in the fight for civil rights ,world peace an social justice. . The music ment so much. We were willing to give our lives. yeah and that was something.
@debraj.guillory-king595
💙💙❤❤
@nicolegossart7424
So beautiful I can't find the words to say how I love this version by Eric with Steve Winwood ❤❤❤❤
@emanuelapiccolo5773
Ho 74 anni la loro musica fa parte della mia vita.sono vissuto pane Hendrix clapton Pink zappa Santana ecc ecc.Dainese aldo
@johnathonwebster5720
Jimi would be smiling and have a tear in his eye with this version.. Brilliant
@tomkillip9912
I'll be curious if it's close to Sting's version. Of course its Clapton so expect a great version
@siegfriedehmann2737
This voice, this guitar 🎸 it goes straight into my heart ❤️
@benjybarrett5206
They complimented each other magnificently. Eric Clapton solo was from the heart and the best I've ever heard him sound. He should duplicate and never deviate from this great solo. Steve Winwood was magnificent. How could anyone thumbs down this?
@tomcooley3778
Just outstanding !
@damirkaleb8092
YEAH, FROM DEEP OF HEART AND SOUL. Like i'm old generations guitarist , i know what is this, this feeling.The guitar plays by itself .