Broken Wings

Mr. Mister

About Broken Wings

"Broken Wings" is a 1985 song recorded by American pop rock band Mr. Mister. It was released in June 1985 as the lead single from their second album Welcome to the Real World. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1985, where it remained for two weeks. It was released as the band was just about to embark on a US tour opening for Tina Turner. The song peaked at number four in the United Kingdom, the highest chart position the group ever achieved in Britain. "Broken Wings" became the first of two consecutive number ones of the band on the American charts, the other chart-topper being "Kyrie". 


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2010
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Baby I don't understand
Why we can't just hold on
To each other's hands
This time will be the last
I fear unless I make it all too clear
I need you so

Take these broken wings
And learn to fly again
And learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up
And let us in
Take these broken wings

Baby I think tonight
We can take what was wrong
And make it right
Baby it's all I know
That you're half of the flesh
And blood makes me whole
I need you so

So take these broken wings
And learn to fly again
Learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up
And let us in

Take these broken wings
You've got to learn to fly, learn to live, love so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in yeah, yeah

Let us in
Let us in

Baby, it's all I know that you're half of the flesh
And blood that makes me whole
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

So take these broken wings
And learn to fly again, learn to live so free
And when we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in

Take these broken wings
You got to learn to fly, learn to live and love so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up for us and let us in
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

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Mr. Mister

Mr. Mister was an American pop rock band most popular in the 1980s. The band's name came from an inside joke about a Weather Report album called Mr. Gone where they referred to each other as "Mister This" or "Mister That", and eventually selected "Mr. Mister." Mr. Mister may be considered as representative of the melodic sound of 1980s pop rock. The band consisted of Richard Page on vocals and bass guitar, Steve George on keyboards, Pat Mastelotto on acoustic and electronic drums and Steve Farris on guitars. more »

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Written by: John Ross Lang, Richard James Page, Steve George

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12 facts about this song

Song's Success
"Broken Wings" is considered Mr. Mister's biggest hit. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985 and stood there for 2 consecutive weeks.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the book "Broken Wings" written in 1912 by Khalil Gibran, the third-best-selling poet of all time.
Composition Details
It was written by band members Richard Page, Steve George, along with lyricist John Lang. The lyrics were defined by loss and the struggle to make things right again.
Music Style
"Broken Wings" is a synth-pop song, with heavy use of keyboards. The music video also includes a small section of the band performing with classical orchestra, adding another element to the composition.
Album Details
It was the lead single from their second album, "Welcome to the Real World", which was a commercial success mostly due to the popularity of this song.
Backing Vocals
Page’s girlfriend, Linda Rutherford, a Canadian journalist, joined with him on backing vocals, making this song even more emotional and profound.
Recent Appearances
The song has endured in pop culture, appearing in multiple movies and TV shows like "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" game, and the series "Stranger Things".
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Broken Wings", including C-Block, Joe Budden, and Clara Moroni. This shows the universal appeal and timelessness of the song.
Song's Message
The song urged people to learn to fly again and learn to live so free, inspiring many during hard times. It conveyed the intense theme of sadness and redemption through its powerful lyrics.
The Music Video
The band’s music video for the song is quite memorable and was nominated for Best Pop/Rock Video at the International Music Video Festival in 1986.
Revival of the Song
The song had a revival when it was released in the UK in late 1985 where it peaked at number 4 on the Single charts, after the success of the follow-up single "Kyrie".
Thematic Essence
The song is characterized by a melancholic tone, underpinned by an arpeggio of delicate synths behind the climactic orchestral movements, making its sound stand out in '80s pop music.

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