Rick Springfield - Broken Wings Lyrics

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Rick's version of Broken Wings has done wonders for me! Most probably won't agree on this one, but personally I like his take on it the best. When this song 1st came out, I liked it, but I never really "dove into" it like so many people did. It was one of those situations (and we've all felt this way I'm sure), where everytime the radio was on....there was Broken Wings, to the point of nausea. I hate to say it, but I got burn out so fast from it, that I tuned it out. When I saw the song title on Rick's CD, I thought, "oh...Broken Wings." Much to my surprise, I listened to it with a "new ear." Actually, it drew me in after I heard the 1st verse, whether I wanted to be pulled in or not. Rick has that power.

I can totally see Rick writing a song like this. It seems to fit him lyrically, and musically too. Especially the line, "you're half of the flesh & blood that makes me whole," which really sounds like it came out of Rick's head! I looove how he says, "I need you so," the second time and how he says, "mmm I know you can." Wow wee! Well I could go on forever quoting favorite vocal parts & raving about the amazing things he does with his voice in this song, but I won't. For those who've had the pleasure of hearing it, you already know what I mean. He has such a beautiful gift with his voice, and he is a master at using it. He hits some great high notes! (of course he's always had that capability) I've discovered a true love for this song that I either lost, or never had during the time of it's popularity. Thank you Rick!

Maybe it's that sultry, breathy way he sings it that makes it so desirable. (I keep referring to his voice as breathy, for lack of a better word! But that's how he sings so many of the covers from TDAY & it sounds amazing). The music is beautiful also! I adore the guitar solos at the end & the background voices (? or is it keyboard, not sure) that sounds like people singing, "ahhhhhhh." Whatever it is....it sounds magical. This is one of my favorites from TDAY....a real hit in my book :-) - Kelley Pearson

Another favorite from the 80s -- I adored Mister Mister. So it's interesting to know that Rick knew Richard Page and liked the song too. I think the TDAY version sounds much like the original, which since he recorded it with Richard Page perhaps is not too surprising. - Jen H.

When I hear this song start to play on the radio (the original) I always turn it. I never could really stand to hear it. There is something about the beginning that just "erks" me. I can't exactly pinpoint what it is, but I could do without this one. When I heard Rick was including this on a CD of songs he wished he had written, my only response was "WHY??"

But, I do have to say that Rick did a nice job with it. Richard Page blends in so well with him on the lyrics, it's like they "belong" together almost. I wouldn't mind hearing them do another song together, just please let Rick write it this time

For me, this is another looong song, that definitely should have been shortened up a bit. I really don't have much more to say about this one, because it sorta gets on my nerves....LOL :P - Amy L