Wings
zwieR.Z Lyrics
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Everything is what I want it to be
I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see
When I pretend
I can forget about the criminal I am
Stealing second after second just cause I know I can, but
I can′t pretend this is the way it will stay, I'm just
Trying to bend the truth
So I'm
Lying my way from you
I want to be pushed aside
So let me go
(No, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life
I′d rather be all alone
(No turning back now)
Anywhere on my own
Cause I can see
(No, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
Is me
I remember what they taught to me
Remember condescending talk of who I ought to be
Remember listening to all of that and this again
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
And...
In "Wings" by zwieR.Z, the lyrics speak about societal pressures to conform and the struggle to be one's true self. The singer acknowledges that when they pretend to be what others want them to be, they can present as the ideal version of themselves that people desire. However, deep down, the singer knows that they are not genuine and that they are living a lie. They cannot continue to pretend to be someone they are not, and they are aware that they will eventually have to face the truth.
The singer desires to break free from expectations and to be allowed to live their life independently. They do not want to be held back by anyone else and would rather be alone than live a false life. The lyrics also touch on the idea of the inner struggle, where the singer is aware that they have flaws and that part of the worst aspects of themselves is part of the society. The song is a relatable representation of the battle to stay true to oneself in a world that often forces conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
When I pretend
When I pretend that everything is perfect
Everything is what I want it to be
I make things seem the way I want them to be
I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see
I appear as the person you always wanted me to be
When I pretend
Again, when I act like everything is okay
I can forget about the criminal I am
I can forget that I'm a thief
Stealing second after second just cause I know I can, but
I continue to steal knowing that I am getting away with it
I can't pretend this is the way it will stay, I'm just
I know that this cannot go on forever, I'm aware of this
Trying to bend the truth
I'm trying to twist reality to work in my favor
I can't pretend I'm who you want me to be
I cannot act like the person you want me to be
So I'm lying my way from you
So I'm making up lies to distance myself from you
I want to be pushed aside
I would rather be ignored
So let me go
Let me move on
(No, no turning back now)
I am determined to not look back
Let me take back my life
Let me regain control of my life
I'd rather be all alone
I prefer to be alone than deal with everything else
(No turning back now)
I am done looking back
Anywhere on my own
I will go anywhere as long as it is away from everyone else
Cause I can see
Because I am aware
(No, no turning back now)
Once again, I am determined to not look back
The very worst part of you
The worst part of you
Is me
Is actually in me
I remember what they taught to me
I remember what they taught me
Remember condescending talk of who I ought to be
I remember the condescending talks of who they wanted me to be
Remember listening to all of that and this again
I remember hearing it all again and again
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
So, I pretended to be someone who would fit in
And...
And that's all I have to say
Writer(s): Zwier.z.
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulreed6141
Powerful work with your remixes, I feel your passion for the missed life of Chester. I struggle with his loss and have a trauma bond in a sense because my son took his life two months prior to Chester's so his music connects with me in many ways. Three or four songs on his last album he is saying goodbye to us his fans and the world in general and how nobody caught that or maybe they did, he knew he was going to check out early and that just tugs at my heart. Such a wasted talent, he used his platform in a way that many in the industry do yet with humility and a desire not to have the notoriety that comes with all the giving. Good work on the mashups in the collaborations you have a talent deserves to be shared.
@andrealeone6920
I am very sorry for your loss..... losing a child is something beyond comprehension, I dare not imagine what it feels like every day. He's up there with Chester too ❤️
@immortalxd6190
Exceptionally talented ❤️
@zwierz
Thank you ❤
@yralun
I found this shazaming the end of one of your linkin park remixes. I love this!
@zwierz
Thanks, glad you like it!
@NilanjanKarAltVX1
Same here, shazamed it ...And here i am...And glad i m here....
@shalitha98
im also 😃
@seattleabarth
and +1 .. now trying to get it on itunes.. not coming up in USA region. ugh
@666Lycan
WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU! HOW COME I JUST FOUND YOU NOW!? Your music, your remixes, are kind of music that i've been dreaming and hoping i could listen, and now i FINALLY found it here... Especially at 02:50 .. Those rock, melodic sounds, angelic voices... Keep making EPIC STUFF!! YOU ARE A LEGEND AND A HERO TO ME!