The Wings, however, had a much farther-reaching appeal, thanks largely to the enormous charisma of heartthrob frontman Spud Nathan (nee Jonathan Udensi), who led the group through such romantic hits as "Kissing You So Hard," "Gone With the Sun" and "Single Boy" and the song featured here, "If You Don't Love Me Girl."
The Wings story took a tragic turn in 1974 when Nathan - while riding to a gig in a car driven by guitarist Manford Best - was killed in an accident on the infamous Njaba Bridge in Imo State. (A decade later, another car crash on that same bridge would claim the life of ex-Funkees and Osibisa guitarist Jake Sollo.)
Nathan's death catapulted The Wings into a tailspin. Most of the band (and their fans) blamed Best for the accident since he had been behind the wheel. Also, he had allegedly had sex with a groupie in the brand new car before it had the chance to be properly "blessed," which was considered to be some bad, bad juju. To add insult to injury, while the rest of the band wanted to go on a yearlong hiatus to mourn Spud, Best insisted that The Wings resume activity immediately with him in the lead singer spot. Eventually, the band went on hiatus for two years while Best broke away and formed Super Wings to relatively little success, due to fan resentment over his role in Spud's death.
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Bluebird
The Wings Lyrics
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I tried to find my love
But she weren't round
Nowhere to be found
But it's all okay
I got something else
To call my name
You should hear my bluebird sing
Comes from my bluebird
So let echo ring
On the sound that she brings
Yesterday
I tried to see my love
But she was so down
Eyes stuck on the ground
But it's all alright
I got something else
To light up my night
You should see my bluebird fly
The sweetest sight I've ever seen
When my bluebird spreads her wings
The Wings' song Bluebird is a love song that is on the surface very upbeat and joyful, but when one delves deeper into the lyrics, it becomes clear that the song expresses a desire for freedom, both personal and within a relationship. The bluebird is a metaphor for this freedom, symbolizing a kind of carefree spirit that is able to move around with ease and grace, unencumbered by the restrictions of society.
The first verse introduces the bluebird as a creature that can bring love, and it appears in the middle of the night, when the "wind is still." This suggests a kind of mystery, a moment when anything is possible, and love can enter through the doorway. In the second verse, the bluebird is further linked to magic, as its touch can transform someone, turning them into a bluebird too, or in other words, a person who is unafraid of expressing their true feelings.
The third verse takes us into the skies, as the bluebirds fly away across the sea, seeking freedom from their earthly bonds. The desert island symbolizes a place where two people can be alone and free from the constraints of society. The repetition of the word bluebird throughout the song emphasizes the desire for freedom, both personal and within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night when the wind is still
During the quiet hours of the night, I will unexpectedly come to your door.
I'll come flying through your door,
I will enter your life, bringing you new feelings and experiences.
And you'll know what love is for
I will introduce you to the feeling of true love.
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird
I am the representation of love and all its emotions.
Touch your lips with a magic kiss
Through a single kiss, I can awaken unfamiliar, magical emotions within you.
And you'll be a bluebird too,
You will also become a symbol of love after you have experienced it.
And you'll know what love can do
After experiencing love, you will understand its capabilities.
Fly away through the midnight air
Together we will escape, flying across the night sky.
As we head across the sea,
As we venture into the unknown, the possibilities of love are endless.
And at last we will be free
Together, we will find freedom in love and all its possibilities.
All alone on a desert island
We are now separated from the rest of the world on this deserted island.
We're living in the trees,
Our new life is high up in the trees, symbolizing our liberation from the mundane world.
And we're flying in the breeze
We are soaring in the wind like true lovers should.
We're the bluebirds, we're the bluebirds
Together we are now the epitome of love, both symbolically and emotionally.
Singing bluebird
We continue to sing and express love through our actions and emotions.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Conor O'Reilly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@poppybright6695
One of my all-time favourites. As a child, I couldn't believe anyone could write such a beautiful piece. A masterpiece. Thanks, Paul.
@zivley
Feel exactly the same like you!
@jasonwhite2040
I still believe that! This song encases McCartney’s unmatched musicianship.
@TroyBlackford
I agree that this is one of his best solo songs. I am not trying to sound mean, but solo Paul can be very hit or miss, but when he hits, damn does he do a great job! I think he is just so good that when his collaborators are too intimidated to tell him he can do better with something, he just goes with the first thing he thinks of. John was someone Paul saw as an equal, but by the end of the Beatles, they had such different ideas, John just sort of hated many perfectly good Paul songs because they weren't what he wanted to do. Hence, their first two solo albums were utterly different. It's a very good thing the Beatles did break up when they did. They were all very much on the same page, for the most part, when they started, and were grateful when Paul would do 'Til There Was You, or what have you, so they could get different styles in, but by the end they were getting frustrated at playing radically different music from what they wanted.
Did I just type all this? Nothing!
@carolinewoodward1016
I agree. I can't believe it's not heard more often.
@Sharon-tj3yo
Beatles fan of 15 years... didn't hear this song till about year 11 in so AMAZING Paul has the gift of taking anyone on a fun journey #Thewalrus
@dowaliby1
What a masterpiece! This world is a more beautiful place because of Paul McCartney. A gentle soul, with a beautiful spirit who is kind to both people and animals, and who has a one-of-a-kind God given talent for music, moving people, bringing them joy, and spreading love on this planet,
@ronaldsull8452
You took the words right out of my mouth!!!
@bfinera
Yep friend
@oliverspalding8426
Well said. Our generation is blessed to have him along on our journey!