Wings Of A Dove
The Blues Busters Lyrics
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Far away, far away would I rove!
Oh, for the wings, for the wings of a dove,
Far away, far away, far away, far away would I rove!
In the wilderness build me a nest,
And remain there forever at rest
In the wilderness build me, build me a nest,
In the wilderness build me a nest,
And remain there forever at rest
And remain there forever at rest
And remain there forever at rest
Oh, for the wings, for the wings of a dove,
Far away, far away would I rove!
Oh, for the wings, for the wings of a dove,
Far away, far away, far away, far away would I rove!
In the wilderness build me a nest,
And remain there forever at rest
In the wilderness build me, build me a nest,
And remain there forever at rest
In the wilderness build me a nest,
And remain there forever at rest
Forever at rest
Forever at rest
And remain there forever at rest
And remain there forever at rest
The Blues Busters's song "Wings Of A Dove" is a yearning for a peaceful retreat away from the struggles of everyday life. The song acts as an escape from the chaotic world and a search for a sense of tranquillity. The repeated chorus of "for the wings, for the wings of a dove, far away, far away would I rove" highlights the yearning for freedom and the desire to leave behind one's burdens.
The verse "in the wilderness build me a nest and remain there forever at rest" emphasizes the need for seclusion and disconnection from the rest of the world. The desire to build a nest in nature and remain there forever represents a longing for simplicity, peace, and the chance to live without societal pressures.
Overall, “Wings of a Dove” speaks to the universal desire for peace and escape from the hardships of life. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's yearning for freedom and the search for a peaceful retreat.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, for the wings, for the wings of a dove,
Expressing a desire to have the freedom and grace of a dove's wings
Far away, far away would I rove!
Wishing to travel far away from one's current situation and surroundings
In the wilderness build me a nest,
Wanting to live in seclusion and away from civilization
And remain there forever at rest
Seeking a peaceful and stable life with little change or disturbance
And remain there forever at rest
Reinforcing the desire for a permanent state of tranquility
Forever at rest
Reiterating the desire for a lifetime of peacefulness
In the wilderness build me, build me a nest,
Emphasizing the desire to live in seclusion and safety
And remain there forever at rest
Reinforcing the longing for a stable and serene life
In the wilderness build me a nest,
Wishing to create a safe haven in an isolated location
And remain there forever at rest
Reiterating the desire for a lasting and steady state of calm
Oh, for the wings, for the wings of a dove,
Desiring the freedom and peace symbolized by a dove's wings
Far away, far away would I rove!
Wishing to escape and travel to a distant, more peaceful place
Oh, for the wings, for the wings of a dove,
Reiterating the longing for the grace and liberty of a dove's wings
Far away, far away, far away, far away would I rove!
Reinforcing the desire to travel far away from current troubles and towards a peaceful destination
Writer(s): Bob Ferguson
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hengkyb2462
WINGS OF A DOVE LYRICS
[Chorus]
If I had the wings of a dove
If I had the wings of a dove
Well, I would fly, fly away, fly away
And be at rest
If I had the wings of a dove
If I had the wings of a dove
Well, I would fly, fly away, fly away
And be at rest
[Verse]
Oh, since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna fly, fly, fly
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna sing, sing, sing
[Chorus]
If I had the wings of a dove
If I had the wings of a dove
I would fly, fly away, fly away
And be at rest
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse]
Oh, since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna fly, fly, fly
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna sing, sing, sing
[Chorus]
If I had the wings of a dove (Imagine me)
If I had the wings of a dove (Imagine me)
Well, I would fly, fly away, fly away
And I would be at rest
@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts
My granny loved this song so much, at Caribbean funerals you sing them along their way by the grave, at her funeral someone randomly sung this song, they didn't even know it was a favourite of granny's, it was heartwarming, today is granny's birthday RIP you are missed, loved and marvellous ❤
@hengkyb2462
WINGS OF A DOVE LYRICS
[Chorus]
If I had the wings of a dove
If I had the wings of a dove
Well, I would fly, fly away, fly away
And be at rest
If I had the wings of a dove
If I had the wings of a dove
Well, I would fly, fly away, fly away
And be at rest
[Verse]
Oh, since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna fly, fly, fly
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna sing, sing, sing
[Chorus]
If I had the wings of a dove
If I had the wings of a dove
I would fly, fly away, fly away
And be at rest
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse]
Oh, since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna fly, fly, fly
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
Since I have no wings
I'm gonna sing, sing, sing
[Chorus]
If I had the wings of a dove (Imagine me)
If I had the wings of a dove (Imagine me)
Well, I would fly, fly away, fly away
And I would be at rest
@stephenvelez9710
My eternal memory of this song will be the director of the Hampshire College Preschool busting out her guitar after nap and just rocking this song as the children wok- up! Thank you, Lynne!
@annmarto8169
This song bring me back to my childhood. The good and wonderful old times that is more valuable than gold.
@frasergreenjenjenify
We Jamaicans truly are a remarkable people taking words from the Bible and making hits with them quite often. "If I had the wings like a dove, I would fly away and be at rest" - taken from Psalm 55:6 when King David was running for his life from King Saul.
@alwaysgood6200
Jamaicans and Irish my friend's the only two true musicians
@MrAlistar99
@@alwaysgood6200 where would Harlsden be without you.
@traveonramey2474
I remember singing this in the second grade for music hour. Music teacher had us singing this every music hour. Didn't know it was a ragae song. Thought it was a song she created for some odd reason. My second grade self would say, "if i had the wings of a duck" " i would fly, fly away, flyyyyy awayyyyy and beeeee the best" lol
@dannywilliams1692
Loved this song when I played in a band 1968/69 I’m sure this is Rico ( Enrique Rodrigous) later of Jools Holland’s blues orchestra Rico played on all our records and also with us on Laurel Aitkins songs with us ,The Invaders backing him
@celestialnavigator3116
This is the Blues Busters of Jamaica.