David Bowie Word on a Wing

From his 1976 album Station to Station

Lyrics:

In this age of grand illusion you walked into my life out of my dreams
I don't need another change, still you forced away into my scheme of things
You say we're growing, growing heart and soul
In this age of grand illusion you walked into my life out of my dreams
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
Oh sweet name, I call you again, you're born once again for me
Just because I believe don't mean I don't think as well
Don't have to question everything in heaven or hell

Lord, I kneel and offer you my word on a wing
And I'm trying hard to fit among your scheme of things
It's safer than a strange land, but I still care for myself
And I don't stand in my own light
Lord, lord, my prayer flies like a word on a wing
My prayer flies like a word on a wing
Does my prayer fit in with your scheme of things?

In this age of grand illusion you walked into my life out of my dreams
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
just as long as I can see, I'll never stop this vision flowing
I look twice and you're still glowing
Just as long as I can walk
I'll walk beside you, I'm alive in you
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
And I'm ready to shape the scheme of things

Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things
Ooh...

Lord, I kneel and offer you my word on a wing
And I'm trying hard to fit among your scheme of things
It's safer than a strange land, but I still care for myself
And I don't stand in my own light
Lord, lord, my prayer flies like a word on a wing
And I'm trying hard to fit among your scheme of things
It's safer than a strange land, but I still care for myself
And I don't stand in my own light
Lord, lord, my prayer flies like a word on a wing
My prayer flies like a word on a wing
Does my prayer fit in with your scheme of things?

Category:

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• Bowie
• Word
• on
• Wing
• Station
• to

[naumnn]

This is an absolutely terrific song...as his songs usually are! He is so honest in his music. I enjoy it so much. Who's actually honest anymore? He's one in a million. I don't know, maybe more than that!! What a beautiful talent! He always just puts himself out there. I just love you David.

[thepofmeister]

one of my fave bowie tracks of all time!

[terryperring104]

its weird that Ziggy was just 3 years before this was recorded, his voice has totally changed from the ziggy voice. At 4:40 it sounds like the air is big sucked out of the studio as he struggles for the note- its not that high, compared too say -, 'Lady Stardust' or 'life on mars?' from Hunky. ?? Oh, forgot, I love this track! just a query...

[jkiistala]

I dig this song alot, because, yea, its honest...I wouldnt like ta rite anything negative about this, its a beautiful....-only (maybe) in the middlepart he tightens his beautiful voice a bit so it sounds he tries to get to a little high notes, BUT, BUT THE ATMOSPHERE STILL STAYS VERY,VERY BEAUTIFUL....

[saganemc2]

@Biggthirsty Bowie has changed my life, i don't care how that sounds!

[saganemc2]

@bowietrespass u r correct!!

[Biggthirsty]

@saganemc2 Thought i was obsessive because I've listened 'Stay' more times than what is normal. I would do it again and I believe I will. :)

[elad439]

happy birthday and a free bus pass.

[clintonplaza]

LOL "1 dislike" we can only imagine what a self loathing CSer than imbecile is!

[xxpiggystardustxx]

this track for me ,,says more about bowie  himself ,,than any other track he as written

[MSirg777]

you all guys know this song is about God, rite? just thought i'd bring it up, it being Channukah and all.

[djstevieg06]

Bowie = God :D