Story Behind The Song
Spread Your Wings was inspired by Eileen Chai's self-written inspirational book, called Teach a Life, for Life. The book is about self-exploration and discovery, and finding our own path. It's about who we are, what we have learnt from our past to make good for the present and the future. https://www.facebook.com/teachalifeforlife
Song Description
Every loop created in this music, from the percussive sound of the heart beat to the high shimmery notes, represents the journey that we take.
It starts off with my gymnastics training in China. I was always instructed to perform according to what the coaches wanted. I was afraid and no thoughts were mine, but the adults. Thought that was the best way forward in order to fly, improve in my sport and reach my dream of participating in the Olympics--trapped in a bubble, I could not see far, and was afraid to step out of my comfort zone.
Slowly, I began to realise that in order for me to reach my goal, I have to break away from my comfort zone, step out into reality and be who I am. Only when I have that courage to face myself, I would be able to find happiness and succeed in my own life.
When that happens, there's a sense of freedom, and you'll begin to Fly.
| Song Length |
6:25 |
Genre |
Electronic - Trip Hop, Electronic - Experimental |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Enchanting |
Subject |
Encouragement, Happiness |
| Similar Artists |
Sigur Ros |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Lost in your own little bubble
Can't see the forest for the trees
Paralysed by fear of trouble
But stepping out will set you free
Shackled by nightmares of failure
Like blinders, hiding liberty
In the mirror, see your true self
Be the hero you were meant to be
Spread your wings/Time to fly
Belief is all/Up up and away!
Lost in infinite potential
Your life becomes a playground
With open-hearted perfection
Your desire is at your command