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Introduction
Have you ever listened to a song that makes you pause and reflect on life’s fleeting moments? “Bless the Wings” by The Moody Blues is one of those rare tracks that transports you into a space of contemplation. Released in 1991 as part of their album Keys of the Kingdom, the song speaks to something so universal—loss, longing, and the passage of time. Yet, what makes it stand out is the gentleness with which it explores these heavy emotions.
The sound is quintessential Moody Blues, blending soft rock with their signature symphonic touch. There’s a serenity to it, carried by Justin Hayward’s unmistakable vocals, which have this uncanny ability to sound both comforting and melancholic. As you listen, the delicate instrumentation feels almost like wings fluttering gently through the air, giving the impression that the song itself is a quiet prayer or a whisper to someone who’s no longer there.
What’s really striking about “Bless the Wings” is its ability to make you feel both heartache and peace simultaneously. It’s a reflection on the people we’ve lost, but instead of dwelling in sorrow, the song encourages us to find solace in the memories left behind. The lyrics, “Bless the wings that bring you back across the shore” evoke this imagery of loved ones flying free, watching over us, and being with us in spirit. It’s a comforting thought, one that makes the idea of absence a little more bearable.
Listening to this song feels like a moment of quiet reflection, as though you’re sitting by the sea, watching the horizon, and thinking about the people who’ve shaped your life. “Bless the Wings” is more than just a song; it’s an emotional journey, one that wraps around you like a gentle embrace.
Whether you’re a long-time Moody Blues fan or hearing them for the first time, “Bless the Wings” will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the bittersweet nature of love and loss.
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Lyrics
Like the rose that blooms in the wintertime
As it reaches up through the snow
The more life keeps apart
The more love will grow
Like the seed that grows in the darkness
As it reaches up to the sun
I will always reach out for you
‘Cause you are the one
I bless the wings that bring you
Back across the shore
If I could touch you now, my darling
And love you just once more
If I could hold you
Hold you, hold you
I know you’d understand
I know you’d understand
As I cross the bridge by the waterfall
As I make my way by the stars
There’s a shadow walking beside me
Here in my heart
Like the restless wind in the tree tops
Like a whispered voice in my ear
I will always be there for you
I’ll always be here
I bless the wings that bring you
Back across the shore
If I could touch you now, my darling
And love you just once more
If I could hold you
Hold you, hold you
I know you’d understand
I know you’d understand
In a far off wonderland
That flashes past my eyes
The kiss of inspiration that was mine
The dust of many centuries
Has blown across this land
But love will not be scattered by the sand
Like the sunrise over the mountainside
Like the bird that has to be free
There’s a part of you
That will always be part of me
I bless the wings that bring you
Back across the shore
If I could touch you now my, darling
And love you just once more
If I could hold you
Hold you, hold you
I know you’d understand
I know you’d understand
I know you’d understand
I know you’d understand