Little Wing
The Dominos 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.
When I'm sad she comes to me
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free.
Said, "It's all right, take anything you want,
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.
When I'm sad she comes to me
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free.
Said, "It's all right, take anything you want,
Anything you want, anything."
Fly on, little wing.
The Dominos’s song “Little Wing” is a tribute to a free-spirited woman who lives in a world of her own imagination. The lyrics describe this woman as “walking through the clouds with a circus mind that’s running ‘round.” She is constantly surrounded by butterflies and zebras, and fairy tales consume her thoughts. The singer then goes on to describe how this woman, who appears to be his friend, comes to him when he’s feeling down and shares a thousand smiles with him for free. She reassures him that it’s all right and that he can have anything he wants.
The song has a dreamy and whimsical feel to it, and the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is not just different but magical. The singer’s admiration for this woman is palpable. He refers to her as “little wing” and urges her to fly on, perhaps to continue to spread her joy and optimism wherever she goes.
Overall, the song seems to be an ode to the power of imagination, the comfort of friendship, and the freedom to be oneself. It’s a beautiful and ethereal piece of music that captures the imagination and transports the listener to a world where anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she's walking through the clouds
She is carefree and not bound by the earthly world, wandering and exploring her imagination.
With a circus mind that's running 'round.
Her mind is a creative circus, full of ideas and dreams that are constantly in motion.
Butterflies and zebras, fairy tales,
Her mind is filled with the magical and whimsical - fantasy creatures and imaginary stories that bring her joy.
That's all she ever thinks about.
Her mind is consumed with fantasy and she sees beauty in the fantastical.
When I'm sad she comes to me
In tough times, she's there for me.
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free.
She has a heart full of happiness that she's willing to share with others.
Said, 'It's all right, take anything you want
She's generous with her love and support, encouraging others to take what they need to find happiness.
Anything you want, anything.'
She's giving unconditional love and support, expecting nothing in return.
Fly on, little wing.
Keep dreaming and flying to your own beat, little one.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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Lyrics
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.
When I'm sad she comes to me
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free.
Said, "It's all right, take anything you want,
Anything you want, anything."
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.
When I'm sad she comes to me
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free.
Said, "It's all right, take anything you want,
Anything you want, anything."
Fly on, little wing.
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Songwriters: JIMI HENDRIX
© Universal Music Publishing Group
For non-commercial use only.
Data From: LyricFind
@gilkenson53
Crying guitars ... An ode to Hendrix... What a great LP... I bought it in 1970, the same year I saw the Allman Brothers with brother Duane... Music this good never grows old...
@josiahquincy2744
skydog and clapton wailing matchless , and bobby whitlock's backup vocals make it all-time
@mjbachman3027
I got a vinyl copy of Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs as one of my 18th birthday gifts from my parents on 1/21/1971. They asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and Layla was my only request.
@kenrex1126
👍🇺🇸
@ProMrLecoq01
You’re so right! Never gonna stop enjoying this
@michaeladamcik7475
@@mjbachman3027 I still play my vinyl copy on my new turntable. Enjoy
@markb20
Eight years ago I commented here about how special this gorgeous song has been in my life, truly one of the greatest and most moving songs in rock history.
To read the rest of these wonderful comments about this song added over the years is a wonderful feeling. You can spend a lifetime never meeting up with like-minded people who share your love and appreciation for something that is so beautiful it brings you to tears each time you experience it.
Such is this gem, the timeless Little Wing, from the masterpiece that is the Layla album.
Thanks for sharing your love for this breathtaking creation and making me feel part of such a wonderful shared experience like this.
@markz5505
Credit to Jimi Hendrix for this wonderful composition!
I have heard this song done so many ways and it has always been great whether it is electric, acoustic, or in this case Clapton and Duane Allman. I just wish they included the guitar intro on this version..
@vickyvlrich
Eric and Bobby's vocals....incredible
@LeeEisenstein
Absolutely. Bobby's accompanying vocals blew me away from the first time I heard this. To my ears, he was a huge part of their sound, especially the back and forth he and Eric did.