Dark Wings
Within Temptation Lyrics
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Until the fight I could not see
The magic and the strength of my power
It was beyond my wildest dreams
Dark wings they are descending
See shadows gathering around
One by one they are falling
Don't you die on me
You haven't made your peace
Live life, breathe, breathe
Don't you die on me
You haven't made your peace
Live life, breathe, breathe
Dark wings they are descending
See shadows gathering around
One by one they are falling
Every time they try to strike us down
(Ah...)
As they took your soul away
The night turned into the day
Blinded by your rays of life
Gave us the strength we needed
Dark wings they are descending
See shadows gathering around
One by one they are falling
Every time they try to strike us down
Dark wings they are descending
See shadows gathering around
One by one they are falling
Every time they try to strike us down
The lyrics to "Dark Wings" by Within Temptation are about the power of one's inner strength and magic. The singer questions why they were chosen for a fight they couldn't see, but they soon discover the extent of their power that goes beyond their wildest dreams. The dark wings in the song are a metaphor for the challenges and obstacles that come their way. The shadows gathering around represent these obstacles that try to strike the singer down, but they persist and overcome them.
The chorus, "Don't you die on me, you haven't made your peace, live life, breathe, breathe" is an encouragement to keep fighting and not give up on life. The verse "As they took your soul away, the night turned into the day, blinded by your rays of life, gave us the strength we needed" represents a turning point in the fight. When the singer's soul is taken away, darkness sets in, but their inner light shines through and gives strength to those around them.
The song overall is about having the courage to face challenges, the importance of never giving up, and the power of inner strength and magic. It encourages listeners to keep fighting and never lose hope, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Why was I one of the chosen ones
I am questioning why I have been chosen for a particular task or mission.
Until the fight I could not see
I was unaware of my own potential until there was a crisis or challenge that required me to use my strength.
The magic and the strength of my power
I discovered an incredible power and capability within myself that I never knew existed before.
It was beyond my wildest dreams
The extent of my potential and power was something I never could have imagined or expected.
Dark wings they are descending
A dark force or danger is approaching and threatening us.
See shadows gathering around
There are signs of danger or dark influences closing in on us.
One by one they are falling
Despite the danger, we are pushing forward and defeating our enemies one by one.
Every time they try to strike us down
Although our enemies keep trying to defeat and harm us, we keep overcoming and enduring.
Don't you die on me
I am pleading with someone to not give up or lose hope when facing a difficult situation.
You haven't made your peace
I am reminding someone that they still have unfinished business or goals to achieve before leaving this world.
Live life, breathe, breathe
I am urging someone to keep living, keep breathing, and keep fighting for their life and goals.
As they took your soul away
Someone has been taken from us - perhaps through death or a traumatic event - and we are grieving their loss.
The night turned into the day
Despite the darkness and sadness of our situation, we will push through and find hope again.
Blinded by your rays of life
The person we lost may have been a source of light and inspiration for us, and we are mourning their absence.
Gave us the strength we needed
Despite the pain and loss, we are finding the courage and strength to move forward thanks to the love and inspiration of the person we lost.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OSCAR C. HOLLEMAN, RENE J. MERKELBACH, ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON J. DEN ADEL
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