Wings
Little Mix
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Mama told me not to waste my life She said spread your wings my little butterfly Don't let what they say keep you up at night And if they give you shhhh Then they can walk on by My feet, feet can't touch the ground And I can't hear a sound But you just keep on running up your mouth yeah Walk, walk on over there 'Cause I'm too fly to care, oh yeah Your words don't mean a thing I'm not listening Keep talking, all I know is Mama told me not to waste my life, She said spread your wings my little butterfly Don't let what they say keep you up at night And they can't detain you 'Cause wings are made to fly And we don't let nobody bring us down No matter what you say it won't hurt me Don't matter if I fall from the sky These wings are made to fly Huh huh I'm firing up on that runway I know we're gonna get there someday But we don't need no ready steady go, no Talk, talk turns into air And I don't even care, oh yeah Your words don't mean a thing I'm not listening Keep talking, all I know is Mama told me not to waste my life, She said spread your wings my little butterfly Don't let what they say keep you up at night, And they can't detain you 'Cause wings are made to fly And we don't let nobody bring us down No matter what you say it won't hurt me Don't matter if I fall from the sky These wings are made to fly I don't need no one saying hey, hey, hey, hey I don't hear no one saying hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey You better keep on walking I don't wanna hear your talking, boy'd You better keep on walking I don't wanna hear your talking, boy'd Your words don't mean a thing I'm not listening They're just like water off my wings Mama told me not to waste my life She said spread your wings my little butterfly Don't let what they say keep you up at night And they can't detain you 'Cause wings are made to fly And we don't let nobody bring us down No matter what you say it won't hurt me Don't matter if I fall from the sky These wings are made to fly And we don't let nobody bring us down No matter what you say it won't hurt me Don't matter if I fall from the sky These wings are made to fly
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Written by: Iain James, Tom Barnes, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Michelle Lewis, Mischke Butler, Erika Nuri, Heidi Rojas, Christian Dotson, Kyle Christopher
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Authorship"Wings" is a song by British girl group Little Mix. It was co-written by the group members in collaboration with other writers such as Iain James, Erika Ender, and more.
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Release DataThe song was released by Syco Music on 26 August 2012, serving as the lead single from their debut studio album, "DNA."
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Genre and Style"Wings" falls under the genre of pop music with influences of R&B and Hip-Hop. It features strong rhythms, rousing choruses, and positive lyrics.
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Chart Success"Wings" was a commercial success and topped the UK Singles Chart. It also charted within the top 10 in Ireland, Australia, and others.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, premiered on YouTube, showcases the colorful and vibrant personality of Little Mix, with the members performing a high-energy dance routine.
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Live PerformancesLittle Mix has performed "Wings" live at various events including the 2012 BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards and The X Factor, from which they initially gained fame.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with praise for its infectious beat, vocal performance, and motivating lyrics.
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Awards"Wings" won 'Best British Single' at the 2013 BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards.
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Song MeaningThe song is about empowering oneself and not letting anyone bring you down. It's a message of self-confidence and resilience.
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Personal SignificanceThe group members have said "Wings" is close to their hearts, representing their journey from individuals to a successful girl group.
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Remixes and Cover Versions"Wings" has been covered by various artists and a number of remixes have been made, reinforcing the song's popularity.
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