Broken Wings
The Prosecution feat. Pia Zeitzler Lyrics
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in an ocean black and white - I try to live, to live my life
the moon sheds gloomy light - but soon it's looming bright
my days become my nights - I try to live
but there's this feeling - like a bird with broken wings(with broken wings)
trying to fly to reach the sky
running - like the wind while certain things (while certain things)
going through my head and bind my ties
crying and holding hands - I tried to live, they cannot see
they're waiting for my end - thinking 'bout times we've spent
I want to scream but I can't - I tried to live
but there's this feeling - like a bird with broken wings(with broken wings)
trying to fly to reach the sky
running - like the wind while certain things (while certain things)
going through my head and bind my ties
now's the time for me and you - to go on to the other side
just let go and all your sorrows will be gone once you've died
there's nothing left to say - all your pals are here to stay
they'll lose a trusted friend - but such a friendship never ends
so keep them close to mind - and they'll to the same as you
there's no reason to feel blue - just let your old life fall behind
feeling - like a bird with broken wings(with broken wings)
trying to fly to reach the sky
running - like the wind while certain things (while certain things)
going through my head and bind my ties
The Prosecution feat. Pia Zeitzler's song 'Broken Wings' is a haunting ballad that speaks about the struggles of life and the eventual release that comes with death. The opening lines speak of a "creepy feeling inside," which showcases a sense of dread and unease that pervades throughout the song. It is a feeling that the singer has been living with for a while and has finally caught up to them. The following lines paint a picture of a life that the singer is trying to live despite the darkness that threatens to consume them. They are pushing themselves to live but are realizing that it is not working.
The chorus of the song talks about feeling like "a bird with broken wings." It is a powerful metaphor that speaks to the inability to achieve one's dreams and ambitions. The bird is trying to fly, but its wings are broken, and it can't escape its current situation. The lines that follow show the singer trying to fight through the mental anguish they are experiencing, even as their loved ones watch helplessly. The song's final lines offer an eerie, yet reflective perspective on death and the afterlife, and how it is a release from the pain of living.
Line by Line Meaning
a creepy feeling inside
I have an unsettling feeling inside of me
in sleepy tears I dive
I cry myself to sleep every night
in an ocean black and white
I live in a world that feels colorless and bleak
I try to live, to live my life
I attempt to go about my daily routines
the moon sheds gloomy light
Even the moonlight appears dim and cheerless
but soon it's looming bright
But it quickly becomes bright and overwhelming
my days become my nights
My life seems to be an endless cycle of despair
but there's this feeling - like a bird with broken wings(with broken wings)
However, I can't shake the feeling that I'm damaged and unable to reach my full potential
trying to fly to reach the sky
I want to rise above my current struggles
running - like the wind while certain things (while certain things)
I try to move forward even as certain thoughts weigh me down
going through my head and bind my ties
These thoughts feel constricting and limiting
my family and my friends - are sitting next to me
My loved ones are physically present with me
crying and holding hands - I tried to live, they cannot see
They are upset and holding onto each other for support, but they don't understand my internal struggles
they're waiting for my end - thinking 'bout times we've spent
They fear that I may not make it and reflect on our shared memories
I want to scream but I can't - I tried to live
I feel like I want to express my pain, but I feel unable to do so
now's the time for me and you - to go on to the other side
It's time to let go and move on to the afterlife
just let go and all your sorrows will be gone once you've died
Death will free me from my current emotional turmoil
there's nothing left to say - all your pals are here to stay
There's nothing left to discuss, but my friends will remain constant in my memory
they'll lose a trusted friend - but such a friendship never ends
My death will bring sadness, but our friendship will persist beyond it
so keep them close to mind - and they'll to the same as you
It's important to keep my loved ones in mind, and they will do the same for me
there's no reason to feel blue - just let your old life fall behind
There's no need to dwell on negative emotions, so it's time to release my past struggles
feeling - like a bird with broken wings(with broken wings)
Once again, I feel hindered in my ability to thrive
trying to fly to reach the sky
Despite my difficulties, I still strive for progress and personal growth
running - like the wind while certain things (while certain things)
I continue to push forward despite the obstacles in my way
going through my head and bind my ties
But negative thoughts and emotions continue to weigh me down
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.