Paper Wings- original tune.
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- This song is important to me. If you are in am abusive relationship you can always leave. Dont think you cant.
She sits there at night
Alone at the table
She asks herself why
Shes so unable
To change his ways
To change his mind
The things that he says
The way that he fights
But she loses herself
In those big brown eyes
Every time that she tries
He wont let her fly
Cos this beautiful girl
Is a delicate thing
So hes given her paper wings.
Paper wings
Shea too scared to try
To try and break free
But she doesnt know why
Paper wings
Shes too scared to fly
To pack up her bags
And take off in the night
With her paper wings.
She lies in bed
Her eyes on the ceiling
Lost in her head
Lost in her feelings
She doesnt know
What to do
Where to go
Or how to prove
That shes bigger than him
With those big brown eyes
Cos every time that she tries
She feels smaller than life
Oh this beautiful girl
Such a delicate thing
But hes given her paper wings
Chorus
She weighs herself down
But shes lighter than air
Shes calling for help
But there's nobody there
She looks all around her
But nobody cares.
Her family arrives
And sits at the table
They ask themselves why
She never was able
To change her ways
To change her mind
She always said
That shed leave or shed fight
But oh so it goes
She was thrown to the floor
And oh so it goes couldn't take anymore
Paper wings
In the dead of the night
She picked up that revolver
And laid down to die
Paper wings
In a dark desert sky
She in one with the stars in eternal flight.
Even two years later, still one of my favourite songs and singers
Just came here again after hearing Creep with Postmodern Jukebox. This song gives me chills and makes me cry every time. Best wishes on your journey....Creep was so....outstanding. Your voice seems to be able to do anything.
OMG, you are incredible. I get chills or tears every time I hear you sing. This one definitely brought me to tears. Absolutely beautiful. You are gorgeous, your voice is phenomenal. Why do you not have albums? Mind blowing.
No clue how this only has 4,800 views, when I am pretty sure I’ve watched it over 10,000 times, just myself. Goodness gracious, I hope this ends up on an album someday. You are one of the best musicians of my lifetime. ❤️
finding this song has touched my soul in the way i’ve needed. brings me to tears every time I listen to it, because my life currently fits this story. I look up to your strength and your resilience. it gives me confidence that everything will be okay. I have sang for years and i’ve played piano too since I was 5. i’ve watched your auditions and performances over and over. i am thankful for the peace and comfort your voice gives. thank you. deeply.
Another one for the record! Made me cry at the end. So many woman go through this and feel like they have nothing and no one. Don't know how to make change or simply think they cant. But one thing I do know, is that life is worth living no matter how bad things may get. We are our own biggest critics and with the right amount of determination anything is possible. LOVE YOURSELF!!!
Something special when you sing your own songs. The connection is pure.
I listen to this so much. I love and miss you.
Once again Effie, you have blown us away. The only thing I recommend is, the New York Orchestra behind you and a beautiful Steinway. I'm thinking Carnegie Hall!!!
The song has me crying right now I loved her voice from the first time I've heard her and I became an instant fan she's going to go on to do big and wonderful things she has a great future ahead of her
Yes you are exactly right - that's how it should be, and if there's any justice at all, she will be there someday soon. She's incredible! This was heart wrenching, and also beautiful. I too, knew someone like this girl in the song. Effie has such huge talent.
Your voices makes me melt, you are a one of kind gift and a joy to hear. Your voice makes my soul melt. Your voice brings tears to my eyes in such a good way ... please keep singing
WOW Effie..... how eloquently sung the efforts and thoughts that go through the head of those confined. This is a beautiful song.
Not only a great voice, but meaningful lyrics too. Obviously suicide should never be an option. In a way, these lyrics teach a lesson. Very good song.
Listen to this gorgeous piano...and this beautiful woman. An absolute gift, thank you Effie.
So beautiful, Effie! Keep writing, keep singing! This song is wonderfully and horribly touching. The woman you sing of really exists--many of them. Thanks for making such a beautiful song. And great playing, too.
Oh my god!!! I’m crying!! This is so tragically beautiful!
This is an absolute Master Piece, you are such an incredible artist!
This song. Wow. Thank you for writing this and sharing it with the world. You have a beautiful gift. I think I’m going to obsessed with you now... yep!
I really wish this was on the radio
Wow girl two weeks ago I had never heard of you. You have a very soulful voice! Your piano and writing skills are great, your version of “Wild is the Wind “ was Sublime!
Beautiful isn’t accurate for your voice and songs. Oh my, this was exquisite. A very special song, indeed. I don’t know where you journey on American Idol will take you, but I am so thankful it was a catalyst for millions to see your music. I hope you will continue to share your gift with the world💜❤️.
Absolutely stunning in every way, Your voice is flawless, I found my way to this video after watching you perform creep with PMJ and cannot understand how you are not already a HUGE HUGE star with these talents
Beautiful
Your song writing talent is unreal.....and that voice....i can't get over it! 😄👌
this song brought tears to my eyes it is exactly how i fill this girl is amazing she is a true star thank you effie
You had the best voice I have heard from any season of watching the show. I think if you had shown the touch of vulnerability more and not just belted the whole time you could’ve won. Truly magical gift you have, love from Australia.
You’re polished and your original work is awesome. I’d love to hear you perform something by Sarah McLaughlin on Idol. I think you would blow them away...
Please keep doing what your doing, and never give up. You were my absolute favorite on America Idol, I was devastated when you didn't make it to the voting rounds. I hope to see you preform in person one day. Good luck on your journey.
I feel that if you would have gone to the voice, your talent would not have been tossed aside for commercial benefit. You are incredibly talented and very beautiful. I love your style! I hope with all of my heart that your dreams come true Effie. You give me chills and I feel like it's just right around the corner for you! Love you!!!!
Truly an inspiration, you are amazing. Keep up the awesome work ❤
Omg I love you! I am so sad you are done on American Idol! I don’t even want to watch anymore! Lol You are amazing and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Just know you gained a big fan!
Absolutely beautiful and amazing as tears are running down my face 💜💜💜
I can relate to this song. Thank you for being so amazing. I will continue to follow you and watch you as you sore to the finish line on American Idol.. You will have your empire. All the best of luck to you :)
would love to see you perform Bonnie Raitt's " I can't make you love me "
Those notes are so smooth. You barely look like you’re trying. Truly the power of your pipes!
you were robbed.....you were the most consummately professional singer on that show and your last performance was a testament to that professionalism. I wish I had the words to make this better for you, but I don't and that sucks. I hope everything good for you because you are music, everything about you is life and love and beautiful music.
So wildly talented. Can not wait to see you succeed in this journey your on!!!
What an incredible song! Thanks for sharing!
Your voice is unearthly….wow. Thank you so much for sharing it..
My God ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
You are so talented, i thought for sure you' d win idol, so needless to say, i was shocked, i'll certainly be following your career, best of luck, from a huge music 💙er!!
Beautiful song...
Great song and performance.
I look up to you. You're so amazing and so gorgeous! You are #1 in my eyes no matter what those judges said! I said I'm done watching that show if you don't get through! You have so much talent!! Don't ever give up! I wish we could meet haha
You are an inspiration
That was absolutely amazing 😍😍😍 I could listen to you all day! I believe you’re going to make it big one day, I can’t wait to buy your album !! Don’t ever lose site of yourself your truly amazing!
I can listen to you sing all day girlie , truly amazing vocals. Please Keep making music, I’m a fan
Love this song. Gave me goosebumps with tears in my eyes. ❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful music. You are so talented. I hope to see more from you. -Jennifer from Indiana
This is so beautiful! It would be a crime if you didn't continue in the music industry at any point
How are you not on the radio!
Keep it up... by the way, I thought this was a cover!! YOur an amazing writer!!.... :) Loved your duet on Idol... but overall your amazing! Keep touching souls!!
I fell in love with you on Maerican Idol and wish you all the best!!! Keep striving for your dreams sweetie!
Glad I discovered you through American idol! :)
Powerful song. I see you releasing an album with three number one hits. Paper Wings, Prometheus, and Troublemind.
Wonderful
Amazing. You are amazing
💔😭 beautiful but painfully close to home
There you go making me cry. Wonder song.
Perfect... Beautiful inside and out.
wow your amazing
I would love love love a tutorial on how to play this. I’m new to piano and I love this song sooooo much
If everything is right in the world, you'll win AI.
This is amazing!
You should release this as a single or on your album
This is so beautiful, you are an inspiration for many!
Just...wow. That was beautiful.
I think you have such an amazing voice and should have gone further on American Idol. I hope that if you come with a CD of our music someday I can purchase it. All the very best Effie ♥
She is releasing an album called "Better", it will be coming out in September or October of this year..
Great song and voice!
Beautiful ❤️
You are amazing effie !! Love from indonesia.
keep fighting in american idol..
I love you, Effie!
💙💙💙
Omg this made me cry... so sad. 😢
Love this!! So beautiful and powerful! I would buy a whole album of your music!!! Do you have anything recorded and how do I find it? Amazing!!!!
Rachel Spencer she's working on an albem she's made a go fund me to help her make her dreams come true
I’m loving it! 👍
I love you Effie!!! I’m so upset you got booted off tonight 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have now subbed
Kelsey Kleynenberg what do you mean, what happened?
Juliana Rosa she was on American idol and got voted off
Play this on IDOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
❤️
What an incredible song! Thanks for sharing!