Voltaire - Feathery Wings Lyrics






You, there on the bridge
Where've you been, what's your name?
And you, there on the wall
Where will you go to, once you fall?
You, lost at sea
Do you need me, do you need directions?
Hey, put down the gun
What are you thinking?
You were someone's son

The taste of tears
The sting of pain
The smell of fear
The sounds of crying, oh

A long, long time ago, I fell to this place
From another dimension
And thrust amongst the beasts
And the way they behave, it borders on dementia
Now through all these years
I can barely take it
I don't think I can make it
Take me away from here
I want to go home
I'm so sick and tired of

The taste of tears
The sting of pain
The smell of fear
The sounds of crying, oh

As you're standing at the edge of your life
What do you remember?
Was it all you wanted?

I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
I wish I could protect you here
Oh, please don't cry, now, smile
As you're standing at the edge of your life
Your troubles are over
Mine are just beginning

I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
To take me away from here
It's me you leave behind

Oh, if only I could have been there
I'd be a hand for the sinking
If only I could have been there
I'd be a prayer for the dying
See the pain etched in my face,
Oh, I'm so sick and tired of

The taste of tears
The sting of pain
The smell of fear
The sounds of crying, oh

As you're standing at the edge of your life
What do you remember?
Was it all you wanted?

I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
I wish I could protect you here
Oh, please don't cry, now, smile
As you're standing at the edge of your life
Your troubles are over
Mine are just beginning

I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
To take me away from here
It's me you leave--

You're gone from here
Don't leave from here
Don't leave me here
I hate it here
You're gone from here
Don't leave me here
I need you here
I need to see you smile





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  1. S.... M....

    I picture this song being about a fallen angel meant to safeguard lost or broken souls as a means of redemtion. However after such a long time of being on earth, they are tired of dealing with everyones troubles. But they just need to save one last soul who is about to commit sucide. However the fallen angel waxes about their own troubles rather than the sucidal persons troubles. Soon the person does decide to do it, and the fallen angel realizes what they did, and its too late.

  2. D.... M....

    This song is so RAW, yet beautiful at the same time....
    My sister's daughter hung herself last May...
    I say too if only she had reached out and let us know how alone and helpless she felt.
    I guess we all have to face aloneness and realise that we are all connected here and mirror the lack of self LOVE we feel.
    Because my belief is that until we start looking forward not behind at the same patterns will be repeated.
    The pain of the past can be revisited, but not for too long it locks us into victim mode.
    Addictions can be difficult to break cos they nurture or block our pain.
    I struggle with real Joy, happiness it's like l don't feel worthy to experience it......
    For now lm allowing myself to do things that make me happy..
    And to say YES!! to life not NO...
    We only have this moment...
    This moment to be here and learn to LOVE ourselves except ourselves, to mirror that to others that also lack LOVE...
    The Beatles sang....
    ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE💜
    Sounds so simple, yet we all complicate it seeking it....
    Take care Candy, sending you love from afar....
    💜👋🙏💜🙏🤗🇦🇺🦘🐨🦘🐨🇦🇺💜

    D.... M....

    Thanks for sharing that it was really moving to read this comment ❤

  3. R.... ....

    Rip my phone comited suicide on 13 percent...

  4. S.... W....

    I love you, Dad.

  5. V.... M....

    Lyrics:


    You, there on the bridge
    Where've you been, what's your name?
    And you, there on the wall
    Where will you go to, once you fall?
    You, lost at sea
    Do you need me, do you need directions?
    Hey, put down the gun
    What are you thinking?
    You were someone's son

    The taste of tears
    The sting of pain
    The smell of fear

    The sounds of crying, oh
    A long, long time ago, I fell to this place
    From another dimension
    And thrust amongst the beasts
    And the way they behave, it borders on dementia
    Now through all these years
    I can barely take it
    I don't think I can make it
    Take me away from here
    I want to go home
    I'm so sick and tired of

    The taste of tears
    The sting of pain
    The smell of fear
    The sounds of crying, oh

    As you're standing at the edge of your life
    What do you remember?
    Was it all you wanted?

    I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
    I wish I could protect you here
    Oh, please don't cry, now, smile
    As you're standing at the edge of your life
    Your troubles are over
    Mine are just beginning

    I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
    To take me away from here
    It's me you leave behind

    Oh, if only I could have been there
    I'd be a hand for the sinking
    If only I could have been there
    I'd be a prayer for the dying
    See the pain etched in my face,
    Oh, I'm so sick and tired of

    The taste of tears
    The sting of pain
    The smell of fear
    The sounds of crying, oh

    As you're standing at the edge of your life
    What do you remember?
    Was it all you wanted?

    I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
    I wish I could protect you here
    Oh, please don't cry, now, smile
    As you're standing at the edge of your life
    Your troubles are over
    Mine are just beginning

    I'm trying to earn a set of feathery wings
    To take me away from here
    It's me you leave

    You're gone from here
    Don't leave from here
    Don't leave me here
    I hate it here
    You're gone from here
    Don't leave me here
    I need you here
    I need to see you smile

  6. i.... i....

    thanks, needed this for a few friends... maybe even myself a bit

  7. N.... ....

    I wrote a character for a story I’m writing based on this song.
    So there are two major beings birthed into existence. Two brothers, one of creation, one of destruction, the creation entity wouldn’t let the destruction one help with anything, eventually humans died, but they would just stand there, the soul gone but the body was still alive.
    So the destruction entity suggested a minor god of death to help. This worked fine, until the god of death wanted the destruction entity’s spot. In fear for his brother, he put him into an endless void, filled with mistakes, like the broken humans. Little did the entity know he was forgotten.

  8. l.... o....

    So good. The angel of death shocked and appalled by the misery of mankind.

  9. S.... ....

    I first heard this song a few weeks before my mom died, so now I overwhelmingly relate it to her, so every time he sings, "Don't leave me here I hate it here." I burst out sobbing, no matter how many times I listen to it. That line touches me so viscerally it's hard to even describe it. Yet I still do it to myself over and over again. Probably hasn't been a song I've listened to more times than this one.

  10. B.... T....

    I've listened to this song a lot over the years. Tonight, it's because my friend Justin commit suicide by hanging himself in his garage. He was found by his mother.
    If only I could've got him to listen to this. He reached out a few days ago, but of course as is usually the case with suicide victims, no one realizes what's happening until it's too late. It's easy to see the signs when you look back.

    Goodbye, Justin.

    We'll never game together again.
    We'll never play poker again.
    We'll never play President again.
    We'll never have a crazy story to tell together again.
    We'll never ride the bus to the liquor store again.

    I'm going to miss you, you magnificent dick.

    B.... T....

    That's a sad thing to hear man. Only seeing the signs after what happened. But I think he will be live a long life through your memories, he clearly made a great impact on your life, he seems like an awesome dude to hang out with. Be grateful for that and next time you see those signs among the ones you loved, don't let them part ways from you. Hugs from the distance. Take care.

    B.... T....

    Meus pêsames, man.

  11. A.... C....

    This honestly is one of my favorite songs. Period.

  12. T.... T....

    This song has such beautiful lyrics and this song has really helped me when the world has felt like a terrible place. I don't know how but this song is just calming and encouraging.

  13. K.... ....

    It's melancholy, yet strangely hopeful at the same time~ I know that the subjects are clearly suffering, and have been through a lot of awful stuff. They are all fallen angels wanting to go home--or at least, some place better than where they are now. Maybe they all got their wish.

  14. s.... ....

    Sounds like a person trying to talk another out of committing suicide.

  15. S.... F....

    This is simply amazing. I can never get enough of this song.

  16. M.... M....

    Can someone tell me of an artist that makes music like Voltaire

    M.... M....

    Min Min The Ramen Bomber I've listened to many music talents from America to Germany to Japan and I can't find one that compares to Voltaire

    M.... M....

    roland arriaga why doesn’t he get more recognition? That I don’t understand

    M.... M....

    Rachel Fourie most of his songs would probably be unliked by most governments based on their views or tones. It's why he isn't on many radio stations.

  17. C.... R....

    The sorrows of one relegated as evil and banished from good are immense

  18. E.... L....

    I know I'm just now commenting, but you have no idea how many times I've listened to this song on repeat while just staring at the ceiling.

    This song has honestly gotten me through some pretty fucking rough times. And it's why I remain such a strongly loyal Voltaire fan, even after all these years.

    I finally got to meet him a few years back when he came to Hawai'i, it was a somewhat small turnout, but I had a lot of fun. I met him after the show, and he agreed to take a picture with me. The problem is, not only was I super nervous, but I have tremors, so I was shaking pretty bad, and he offered to take the pic for me. It was honestly awesome.

    E.... L....

    i agree brother
    <3 stay fly

  19. A.... L....

    My friend over dosed on drugs last night, and when I came home from school I thought of this song. (He’s alive but in the hospital)

    A.... L....

    I hope your friend is okay!

    A.... L....

    I hope he’s alright.

    A.... L....

    He’s okay, returned a week after the comment, he’s doing a lot better.

    A.... L....

    I'm glad your friend made it, unfortunately one of my best friends just passed from OD :( Don't do drugs kids its not worth it

  20. G.... G....

    Okay, so I'm making a show, and the main character is PERFECTLY described by this song..... Fuck it. This is his theme song, now.

    G.... G....

    Hope it becomes a reality someday. Would like to see it.

  21. P.... S....

    I heard this song so many years ago, around the time it was released. It helped me to see that a lot of things go beyond my own perspective, fun twists you give to many biblical tales by humanizing the 'enemy' that it's so often spoken in the book. Thank you Voltaire, there is so much wisdom and fun on your songs. Saludos desde México.

    P.... S....

    what bible story does this song reference.

  22. D.... ....

    I needed this. Today's been a low day during a really rough time and something in this just kinda made it better.

  23. S.... S....

    Absolutely gorgeous song. Easily up there with my favorites by Voltaire.

  24. S.... S....

    ...how in the hell is there only one comment? :(

    S.... S....

    Syrin Stardust don't question it.

    S.... S....

    Cause most are on other videos with this song

    S.... S....

    Because you're a special lil' snowflake. Congrats!

  25. s.... ....

    Man i love this