The Wallflowers - 'Roots And Wings' [Official Audio]

LYRICS:
You’re such a heavy bird
You’d never get far on your own
You’ll never have a use for your feathers
While you’re hopping down the road
You were born to walk the earth
With your back against the cold
You never had a purpose
Till I wore you on my back like a coat
You’re in your evening gloves
You’re off the farm taking big city drugs
No matter how far you get let it sink in
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings

I showed you how to swing
And I showed you how to strut
That’s my mojo you’re using
That’s my wine getting you drunk
Was I that broke you in
I got you clean clipped and cut
You’re a mule among horses I took you
When God stood you up
Now tell me who could do more
Set myself on fire keeping you warm
Now I’m off the hook he’s on your chin
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings

Now you’ve got your looks and your pretty things
A new set of chances that I wouldn’t give
If you’ve forgotten I’ll tell you again
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings

You’re such a heavy bird
You’d never get far on your own
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings
You’re such a heavy bird
You’d never get far on your own
I gave you roots I gave you wings
I gave you roots I gave you wings
You’re such a heavy bird

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[moonbeanification]

I love the warm, lush sound of this recording ... reminds me of 70's-era Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon, etc. ... timeless.

[andremedlin]

What a great comeback song this track is definitely off this planet don't we agree

[lesterepperson]

Like father like son, . awesome talent 👍 💯🎼

[jdleo]

So much 90s vibe it’s killing me inside

[thejonegcle]

True talent = Jakob Dylan. Great new song. Great sound ... more music please !!

[loekiekanters]

Such a heavy bird, learning to fly! Tom Petty speaks from heaven.

[giovanapb]

OMGGG! I didn't see it coming, such a surprise! Please don't ever disappear again ❤️

[ghostHackd]

I can hear "One Headlight" in there. Love it! <3

[caddyshackman]

You're such a heavy bird! You'll never get far on your own!

[horsnaroundinmn]

Hello!~I just heard this song on the radio, and I have to say, we all have been in that relationship...man or woman.... and anyone dating someone for a time...then do you learn their 'behaviors'! We all have the choice to 'stick it out' but some people are crazy in what they think is normal...an great reminder song...be safe out there everyone

[andyramirez]

Love this so excited for the album and tour

[Jilf]

My son's first birthday is tomorrow. This song has deep meaning to me. Thank you.

[ppageau]

I absolutely love his voice and respect his music in a big way.

[dorothygolphin]

Oh my this song is Sooo beautiful 💘 💘 it

[rosecruz]

I'm looking forward to this album coming out this coming July 9 because it's a good thing that Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers are back to dropping a new album

[FtheSophists]

Let's go, I have so many deep memories listening to the "bringing down the horse" album... nothing but love, here is hoping they get the attention that is well deserved... In any case I'm happy to hear Dylan again

[shunlennon]

Yeaaaah, best news of 2021, you’re back and with an awesome song!!! Worth the wait, definitely!!!

[genzale]

Jakob and Wallflowrs never fail. One of my all time fav bands!

[robk]

Deep. I usually don't pay attention to lyrics.

[spiffy]

2012 was the last one, looking forward to this one