I had to set you free away from me to see clearly the way that love can be when you are not with me I HAD TO LEAVE, I HAD TO LEAVE, I HAD TO LEAVE, I HAD TO LEEAAVVEEEE!!!!! ~ THIS SONG DISCRIBES MY MARRIAGE A YEAR AGO ~
@haheythere read the lyrics...it sounds like he was lying to her, she was lying to him and did him dirty too, he got sick of the relationship although he truely cared for her, 'had to lead, had to leave' and ended the relationship to allow her to 'fly her pretty wings' and let 'love set her free' with other men, but he misses her...basically is about those relationships that you know are no good, but you cared for the person and still think about them
Beautiful song Maxwell...just another one of your songs that I'm GOING to buy....I can't stop playing it...I LOVE IT....SOUL...I hear it, I feel it in every lyric and melody...Keep up the good work.
15 people are tone deaf, and don't know what music is. They probably listen to N-Dubz or Soulja Boy and sh*t like that. Music should be from the heart which is from the Soul = smooth voice and real instrumentals that speaks to the heart. Dwele, Kem, Musiq Soulchild, Tank, Jaheim, Donell Jones..... Now thats real music.
ill always love my baby too...probs...its songs like this that makes u hurt when u think about ur past love...yet at the same time gives a little closure when u realise it was prob for the better...
he is talking about how this girl loved him so much, that she gave him her all in return he didnt do the same so he realized he had to let her go so she can find someone who will treat her better
for all the negative folks who post, please find some kind of solice... you make yourself look very shallow, empty, alone, and in need of some serious love.... pray on it!
this song always makes me think about my fam. i kno it doesnt hve much 2 do w/ them but all summer some1 in mmy fam has been playin this song so now i get sad cuz i wanna see my fam again. i really really love this song!!!! its the most beautiful thing ive heard in a loooong time. makes me wish more pple wrote music like this. everything doesnt hve to b about sex!!! love u maxwell =)
umm thats cool! did you just smoke a joint? snort a few grams? kill someone? cuz i dont give a shit. and im sure no-one else cares. if you want someone to care, or not annoy anyone, to to a goddamn confession booth where your supposed to tell people that, not a website.. nobody neds to know
uqh reminds me of me and my babe. not toqether anymore. but we still talk. and even tho i fxcked up ill always love himm. well always have that love(:
TheSkittlezGirl you have every rite too luv ur dad if he dont luv u talk to him and let him know how u feel.... if u feel dat u r cared fo tell him da truth dat..... how i feel somtimes ever since mii sister went to college now she dont even want to come home fo mi bday and all holidays.... i dont think she luv me anymo BUT I WILL ALWAYS LUV HER........
I luv this song so much. It makes me forget about the hard times im goin throug now with mi dad. Itz peaceful and luving. A special kind of love..................... A family love. IM SRRY U DONT LUV ME DAD BUT I WILL ALWAYS LUV YOU!!!! :'(
My blessings to you TheSkittlezGirl. Sorry 4 what you're going through. It must be a very powerful reason 4 your dad not to be in your life. I hope he realizes one day that you are his blessing from God and there is no greater gift than having a child's love. Joy and Peace to you. Let go and let God have this battle. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DAD!!!
Kom flyv med mig Virkeligt ligt flyVred over ensomhed
YustinaEuphrazia 17 hours ago
I'm sorry to say this, but Leroy's version is better. Look up: Leroy Pretty Wings. If you disagree, I apologize for wasting your time.
Keith15B 3 weeks ago
@Keith15B Apology accepted
G0dspelronin 2 weeks ago
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BriButterfly7 2 weeks ago
20 people have ugly wings or no wings at all
MrFuzzy2345 1 month ago
Ayye maxwell is the shiit
idklolimok 1 month ago
Good ishh
jjoseph810 1 month ago
I had to set you free away from me to see clearly the way that love can be when you are not with me I HAD TO LEAVE, I HAD TO LEAVE, I HAD TO LEAVE, I HAD TO LEEAAVVEEEE!!!!! ~ THIS SONG DISCRIBES MY MARRIAGE A YEAR AGO ~
MegaMzthang 2 months ago
I want some wings right now!....w buffalo sauce too! Lolllll
tcyran 3 months ago 3
Time will bring the real end of our trial
One day there'll be no remnants no trace
No residual feelings within ya
One day you won't remember me.
Your face will be the reason I smile
But I will not see what I cannot have forever -My Fav lines this touches me
gypie88 3 months ago
Awesome Lyrics!
MikeySaysJazz 4 months ago
This the shit
nenaraw 4 months ago
@nenaraw AGREED.
namine8913 4 months ago
ii liikee thee onee byy Dondria better
bbyjustina 5 months ago
maxwell is 1 of da best male singer ever...
lugeaner1 6 months ago 2
beautiful music, lovely voice and lyrics that many can relate. blessings 4 ever.
paul31101 6 months ago
The Pretty wings song is like Prince erotic city song.
TheDaylight123 6 months ago 2
FUCK I'M TRYING TO FIND A SONG TO SING TO MY GF ON HER BDAY BUT THE LYRICS I CANT SAY THEM RIGHT KJHDCBAKJHSBCJAKEBFH
DanxDean 6 months ago 2
@DanxDean This isnt a song you want to be singing to someone you are still with anyway lol
Talxion 6 months ago 2
@DanxDean OMG! you should totally sing Sure thing- Miguel. I wish someone would sing that to me :)
thirsty4lyf 4 months ago
I love his music. It picks me up when Im goin thru shit wit ma niggas
KeYkEy3600 7 months ago 2
ppl dont make this type of music any more
MrKellybee44 7 months ago
Well i was singin this song when it came out & JUST now learned what it really means... how bittersweet.
yayasmiley09 8 months ago
@yayasmiley09 wat u think its really bout? cuz i surely dont kno but i love it lol
haheythere 8 months ago
@haheythere read the lyrics...it sounds like he was lying to her, she was lying to him and did him dirty too, he got sick of the relationship although he truely cared for her, 'had to lead, had to leave' and ended the relationship to allow her to 'fly her pretty wings' and let 'love set her free' with other men, but he misses her...basically is about those relationships that you know are no good, but you cared for the person and still think about them
Fable206 7 months ago
LATHUN-"FORTUNATE"(neo-soul) underated artist cuzzo ;)
MrLexTalionis1 8 months ago
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prittay waangs yoll pri-ttay waaangss haha i love this song.
juicylucyy1 9 months ago
one of the best written songs of our era man!!
mrbojangles821 9 months ago
whoever doesnt like this songg is a dumb fuck [:<
CaroLoveeO9 9 months ago
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fuck this bitch ass song....LIFE FUCKN SUCKS SOMETIMES
2012ChrisD 9 months ago
@2012ChrisD a real bitter person!! reflect and understand why things are the way the way they are... learn from it
mrbojangles821 9 months ago
@2012ChrisD smh;(
shandiraprice 9 months ago
love it!!!
1LuvliScorpio 10 months ago
it must suck to have the right woman at the wrong time in your life
JamesARcomedian 10 months ago 7
This reminds me of my ex I know he cared about me :')
RissaBabyXOXO 10 months ago
Nice beutiful song
MrLbisy 11 months ago
Incredible song!!!
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SamBOWSSBeauge 11 months ago
maxwell is a beast a afro fury beast ( and this is a good thing_)
Footbeat1 1 year ago
this guy is a legend...way underrated!
boichoitho 1 year ago 7
Def is a beautiful song!! Love it-3!!
Ashlynnbush1 1 year ago 2
This song reminds me of my ex. :/
Imy Jacob </3
bffgeidy 1 year ago
Beautiful song Maxwell...just another one of your songs that I'm GOING to buy....I can't stop playing it...I LOVE IT....SOUL...I hear it, I feel it in every lyric and melody...Keep up the good work.
lalatyty07 1 year ago
This is a beautyfull song. Calms me.
SongJuice 1 year ago
15 people are tone deaf, and don't know what music is. They probably listen to N-Dubz or Soulja Boy and sh*t like that. Music should be from the heart which is from the Soul = smooth voice and real instrumentals that speaks to the heart. Dwele, Kem, Musiq Soulchild, Tank, Jaheim, Donell Jones..... Now thats real music.
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farmerboy500 1 year ago
2:55-3:09 favorite part
tauruslove5 1 year ago
Such an amazing song. I love it.
ultrakoolchik 1 year ago
Go head Maxwell . Like you are just the best
BigDarius123 1 year ago
love maxwell
ily2586 1 year ago
how is it possible to dislike this song ?
rubina2694 1 year ago 32
@rubina2694 I only disliked it because very damn time I try to watch it there's a fucking AD THAT HAS TO PLAY
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PeterLeeJohnson 1 year ago
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phinetopsc 1 year ago
I love dis song...Maxwell is da truth....
jtsnookie 1 year ago 2
The more I listen to this, the more I love it. beautiful!
Mexymillion 1 year ago 3
Soo kuul
Obaababy 1 year ago 2
could you email this song to me?
dancetiltheend 1 year ago
oh my goodness its heaven,iwish i cud have u at my wedding.
MrHellomotho 1 year ago
beautiful
chumly18 1 year ago 3
Who said maxwell is gay?? This nigga can pull any girl he wanted to. Maybe even your girl too
Phresh95 1 year ago 58
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Tanakachan12 1 year ago
Time will bring the real end of our trial...
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wambuikaniaru 1 year ago
This is a Hood Banger
morrisonfan55 1 year ago
watt happin t2 great songs ilk diz gone
MacNotWindows 1 year ago
Where Did Amazing Songs Like This Go ? "/
YhuCraveSLIM 1 year ago 3
This is my song yo
MultiJdoggie 1 year ago
this song might be a year old but i still love this song
rara80000 1 year ago
I love this song alot. It a song that you feel in your heart.Maxwell is the man and I love his music!!!!
sexyblackification 1 year ago
ill always love my baby too...probs...its songs like this that makes u hurt when u think about ur past love...yet at the same time gives a little closure when u realise it was prob for the better...
EMOnyAnGEl 1 year ago 3
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Maxwell Is Gay But I Like This Song
MsHeat420 1 year ago
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@MsHeat420 no hes not u fuckin fag
khrystal101 1 year ago
favorite artist of all time is back...loving him still
Leratosk 1 year ago
But besides claiming my heart, did you guys notice how kind of funny he pronounces "wings" sometimes? :)) Or is it just me? x)
"Pretty wangs, your pretty wangs..."
Madster428 1 year ago 5
@Madster428 you need to visit the south
lilross2k6 1 year ago
He just stole my heart so easily like that. O_O
Madster428 1 year ago 4
it's like sex to the ears.
& the lyrics are ahhhhmazing.
BarbieBeatdown64 1 year ago 3
Muitooo bomMM!!!!!!!!!!!!
johroliveira 1 year ago
I love, I love This very pretty song ... Bravo Maxwell
JRPRODUCTIONVIDEO 1 year ago
iluv this song this mii favorite song of all times!!
Xanii12 1 year ago
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DaleSamLuvUse 1 year ago
Such a pretty song......!!
bashbashment 1 year ago 2
my soft side
tbak9 1 year ago
my best cousin left to go with the lord and im sad but im so happy this song says it all. and rip. my mike i love you.
pookaj53 1 year ago 5
I'm soo late! I'm JUST hearing this song for the first time, but I absolutely love it!
distortdpsyche 2 years ago 5
I Love Maxwell- i love this song so much i play it constily and it driving everyone crazy but me- GORGOUS SONG!!!! <3
jonasgirl1234567890 2 years ago 2
..does no one else hear 'pretty wangs'?
LizesVids 2 years ago 7
Baby i love you and every time i hear this song it reminds me of that night at wicked wolf lol
hanssolo2u 2 years ago 2
I fell in love with pretty wings on first sound and sight.
kalmaureen 2 years ago 121
Maxwell is ma baby i love like crazy
Tracyannmclean 2 years ago 3
I love Maxwell, followed a little of his career at some 13 years ago, after a while I find no news of him.
Regards,
Michelle.
MichelleMaia2009 2 years ago
I LOVE YOU MAXWELL
octaviash 2 years ago 2
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i always thought that andre 3000 sang this but it was maxwell fair enough
Trinitychang122 2 years ago
not quite andre 3000's style i think
afrochick122 2 years ago 4
i love maxwells muzik
beautifuljay09 2 years ago 2
Maxwell is so amazing (",)
letwoo 2 years ago
Happy 17th Birthday Alea. Hope u luvd how I sang this song in school today.
paolopogi00 2 years ago 2
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paolopogi00 2 years ago
nice one maxwell i love this one very much.
rohan078 2 years ago 2
The rumor has it that this song is about Ananda Lewis, the VJ from MTV years ago...
darkchild30034 2 years ago 2
should have won song of the year at the grammys
crazydewd 2 years ago 171
@crazydewd hell yeah
Adrian17Thomas 1 year ago
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MsHeat420 1 year ago
damn right..this that shit..that rough & black shit...lol. (R&B)
qrj1991 1 year ago 5
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steamyboy69 2 years ago
just the flow of the lyrics in the song is perfect..
PS. I WISH he went after 15 year olds..lol
just kidding
xiomararbdrebels 2 years ago
I can get enough of this song. love it!
nay45678 2 years ago 6
Thumbs up
Aeroblazed 2 years ago 5
omg i soooo love this song i jam to it evryday
DirtySouthGurl982 2 years ago 6
Ok, where have I been??? Just heard this today!! This song is so beautiful!!!
SexySensi 2 years ago 6
great song i love it sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!
rohan078 2 years ago 4
I love maxwell. if only i was 15 years old ..... his voice is amazing. so full of soul. i love it
miss1sweets1247 2 years ago 3
@miss1sweets1247 he only goes after 15 year olds?
kreed82 2 years ago 4
sry spelling mistake i meant 15 years older
miss1sweets1247 2 years ago
I love Maxwell songs so much like i can sing all of them. And I fight for this album! And I've got it!
paulinur1987 2 years ago
I don't know what the hell he is talking about in this song but this shit sounds so good
BamaBoy8516 2 years ago 5
he is talking about how this girl loved him so much, that she gave him her all in return he didnt do the same so he realized he had to let her go so she can find someone who will treat her better
SensualAddiction 2 years ago 6
"Oh, you played me dirty, your game was so bad
You toyed with my affliction
Had to fill out my prescription
Found the remedy
I had to set you free"
*melts...* I adore this song...
tashads 2 years ago 4
I really like this song this. This songs tells a story i can relate too, in a way this is my song.
kidpro09 2 years ago 3
yes u all r right maxwell is awesome i can listen to him all day and until i die thats how great he is
bernieb119 2 years ago
what if you die tomorrow
sparkle1309 2 years ago
this song helped me see things more clearly with my on n off again boyfriend...we ended things last nite as much as it hurts i feel peace in me
weirdone91 2 years ago 4
for all the negative folks who post, please find some kind of solice... you make yourself look very shallow, empty, alone, and in need of some serious love.... pray on it!
Choclongleggz 2 years ago 3
beautiful song...i can listen to it all day
kloneishott92393 2 years ago 5
dis my my shit
williemcdowell79 2 years ago 4
Pretty Wings and Bad Habits umm Uumm sounds like I need to make some changes
Dweetie77 2 years ago
lol lol lol i have to admit im addicted to being a bad habit of maxwells singing abilities.... with the pretty wings (him)
Choclongleggz 2 years ago
great song:D
jerkbarnes13 2 years ago
no richgirl33lb robin thicke is more like the white ALMOST maxwell
noodles5855 2 years ago 8
i was just about to type the same comment, till i saw u had beat me to it. lol
SpaceGirlFlyTV 2 years ago
this is a beautiful song
ISubscribeToYou3 2 years ago 3
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this is my song man i luv maxwell hes like the black robin thicke
richgirl33lb 2 years ago
shut up lol8720 its their comments not yours so just bug off
RanndumNess 2 years ago
Your song is so awsome......and your so pretty....
kayla3010 2 years ago
this song always makes me think about my fam. i kno it doesnt hve much 2 do w/ them but all summer some1 in mmy fam has been playin this song so now i get sad cuz i wanna see my fam again. i really really love this song!!!! its the most beautiful thing ive heard in a loooong time. makes me wish more pple wrote music like this. everything doesnt hve to b about sex!!! love u maxwell =)
amoremusic 2 years ago
Damn this song is Describing what i just had to do im not too proud of :/
KREAMTEAM100 2 years ago
@KREAMTEAM100
MsBigpoppa02 2 years ago
I love dis song i sing it to my soulmate evryday
williemcdowell79 2 years ago
you're a dumb ass then if you sing this to ur soulmate....clearly u do not understand what the song is about.
devils571 2 years ago 6
LOL!!!!!!
MrJamie1932 2 years ago
@williemcdowell79 u kno this is a song about breaking up right? so, why would u sing a song about breaking up to ur soul mate?? lol
mrsbeautiful37 2 years ago 2
i love this song so much
kirkkevin12 2 years ago 5
i just did some thinqs im not proud of.
alyssaeileenyo 2 years ago
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umm thats cool! did you just smoke a joint? snort a few grams? kill someone? cuz i dont give a shit. and im sure no-one else cares. if you want someone to care, or not annoy anyone, to to a goddamn confession booth where your supposed to tell people that, not a website.. nobody neds to know
lol8720 2 years ago
shut ^ this is my jam
sgrace74 2 years ago 5
uqh reminds me of me and my babe. not toqether anymore. but we still talk. and even tho i fxcked up ill always love himm. well always have that love(:
alyssaeileenyo 2 years ago
how did u f@#k up
brandforlife 2 years ago
after what seems like an eternity, he is back!! ay papi...
virgominx 2 years ago
Gorgeous song. Love the part at around 2:48.
Wonder if it 2:55 he says "Lift off and..." ?
If so, it would fit nicely.
XicaBoliviana 2 years ago
I love this song so much! cant help but listen to it over n over
1737628 2 years ago 7
TheSkittlezGirl you have every rite too luv ur dad if he dont luv u talk to him and let him know how u feel.... if u feel dat u r cared fo tell him da truth dat..... how i feel somtimes ever since mii sister went to college now she dont even want to come home fo mi bday and all holidays.... i dont think she luv me anymo BUT I WILL ALWAYS LUV HER........
ladymustangs200 2 years ago 3
omg!!! i soo love dis song
taz4yah 2 years ago 3
reminds me of nathan trasoras' contemporary dance. inspirational !
y0utewb 2 years ago 5
TheSkittlezGirl mI heart really goes out 2 yu your dad must have a very good reason 4 not caring bout yu like i said my heart really goes out 2 yu
babygirl718910 2 years ago 2
breana i luv u
lilde2772 2 years ago
Thx 4 the lyrics, Jimmie.
Doesn't he just repeat the passage "I had to leave, I had to live" twice in the 4th paragraph?
phonkphenomenon 2 years ago
imma dedicate this to my ex since i cant have you keep loving boo never give up on love i will always love you
krayziegurl07 2 years ago 4
I luv this song so much. It makes me forget about the hard times im goin throug now with mi dad. Itz peaceful and luving. A special kind of love..................... A family love. IM SRRY U DONT LUV ME DAD BUT I WILL ALWAYS LUV YOU!!!! :'(
TheSkittlezGirl 2 years ago 10
dnt worry like he said someone is gonna love you
trsc94 2 years ago 4
My blessings to you TheSkittlezGirl. Sorry 4 what you're going through. It must be a very powerful reason 4 your dad not to be in your life. I hope he realizes one day that you are his blessing from God and there is no greater gift than having a child's love. Joy and Peace to you. Let go and let God have this battle. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DAD!!!
myhappyness1 2 years ago 3
i love this song. its me and torrences song. i love u more than words can say baby. the whole world needs to know. lol
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i love this song!!!!!!!
ryanhimmelissocute 2 years ago
That sounds is too good thats our story...someone gonna love..someone goona love...miss my chance
jmafia34 2 years ago 2
wow this song is so amazingly peaceful it eases emotions
sumaraish 2 years ago 3
your pretty wings your pretty wings your pretty wings yea yea yea yea
marquisebigchillin 2 years ago
luv dis song i could listen 2 it all day
yonnsterz1997 2 years ago 26
i love your songs so much like i can sing all of them.
millsberry1000 2 years ago 4
This song hit the spot. damn i miss u and love u baby wherever you are,
tonyguira 2 years ago 3
omg i love dis song it hits home on an extrme emotional level
MrRockstar3000 2 years ago 5