Spread My Wings
Troop
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I've imagined faces of many lovers To ease the pain of having no one In my life And I'm tired of being undercover It's time to Navigate my feelings tonight The sky is calm The stars are bright. What's better than to be in flight.. I'll relax my mind And be at ease. And let this journey Set me free Set me free I've oftened wondered how'd I I'll Spread my wings And fly away (away) To a place.. that I long for. And my heart will be the pathway I'm searching for a love That 's ever more Managed. Always searching, but, not finding a true heart What does it take to find me a lover I'm hoping that I don't' have to fly To far Cause the sky is calm The stars are bright And what's better than To be in flight I'll relax my mind and be at ease. And let this journey set me free Set me free I'll Spread my wings And fly away To a place that I long for. And my heart will be the pathway I'm searching for a love That's ever more
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Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, MICHAEL LOVESMITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Spread My Wings" is by R&B group Troop, an acronym for Total Respect Of Other People. The band originated from Pasadena, California.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Spread My Wings" was a massive hit and peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B chart in the U.S in 1990.
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Dual Success"Spread My Wings" not only made a significant impact on the R&B charts, but also on the Billboard Hot 100 charts where it reached position 41.
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Album Release"Spread My Wings" is from Troop's second studio album, "Attitude," which was released in 1989.
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Selected GenreThe song belongs to the New jack swing genre, combining the elements of hip hop and pop with the urban contemporary style of R&B.
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Re-recordingThe radio version of "Spread My Wings" was a re-recorded version of the original song, which had a shorter intro.
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Successful AlbumBesides "Spread My Wings", the album "Attitude" housed another chart-topping single “All I Do Is Think of You,” which also landed at number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Chuckii Booker and Gerald LeVert. Chuckii Booker is also well-known as a singer, songwriter, and producer.
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Notable SampleThe beat of "Spread My Wings" was notably sampled by the rapper, Nelly, for his song "Ride Wit Me".
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Enduring AppealDespite being over 30 years old, "Spread My Wings" continues to be a beloved classic in the R&B genre, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Troop's music.
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