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Joni Mitchell The Beat Of Black Wings Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.33/10 [18 votes]Album: Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm / Original Release Date: 1988Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 25 sec
JONI MITCHELL
- The Beat Of Black Wings Lyrics / with translationsI met a young soldier
He said his name was Killer Kyle
He was shakin' all over
Like a night-frightened child
This is his story
It's a tough one for me to sing
Hard as the squawk and the flap
And the beat of--the beat of black wings
"They gave me a gun," he said
"They gave me a mission
For the power and the glory--
Propaganda--piss on 'em
There's a war zone inside me--
I can feel things exploding--
I can't even hear the f*cking music playing
For the beat of--the beat of black wings."
He said, "I never had nothin'--
Nothin' I could believe in
My girl killed our unborn child
Without even grievin'!
I put my hands on her belly
To feel the kid kickin'--damn!
She'd been to some clinic
Oh--the beat of black wings."
"They want you--they need you--
They train you to kill--
To be a pin on some map--
Some vicarious thrill--
The old hate the young
That's the whole heartless thing
The old pick the wars
We die in 'em
To the beat of--the beat of black wings."
There's a man drawing pictures
On the sidewalk with chalk
Just as fast as he draws 'em
Rain come down and wash 'em off
"Keep the drinks comin' girl
'Til I can't feel anything
I'm just a chalk mark in a rainstorm
I'm just the beat of black wings."
©1988 Crazy Crow Music BMI
He said his name was Killer Kyle
He was shakin' all over
Like a night-frightened child
This is his story
It's a tough one for me to sing
Hard as the squawk and the flap
And the beat of--the beat of black wings
"They gave me a gun," he said
"They gave me a mission
For the power and the glory--
Propaganda--piss on 'em
There's a war zone inside me--
I can feel things exploding--
I can't even hear the f*cking music playing
For the beat of--the beat of black wings."
He said, "I never had nothin'--
Nothin' I could believe in
My girl killed our unborn child
Without even grievin'!
I put my hands on her belly
She'd been to some clinic
Oh--the beat of black wings."
"They want you--they need you--
They train you to kill--
To be a pin on some map--
Some vicarious thrill--
The old hate the young
That's the whole heartless thing
The old pick the wars
We die in 'em
To the beat of--the beat of black wings."
There's a man drawing pictures
On the sidewalk with chalk
Just as fast as he draws 'em
Rain come down and wash 'em off
"Keep the drinks comin' girl
'Til I can't feel anything
I'm just a chalk mark in a rainstorm
I'm just the beat of black wings."
©1988 Crazy Crow Music BMI
Facts about The Beat Of Black Wings
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The Beat Of Black Wings is written and performed by Joni Mitchell.
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It is first released in 1988 as part of Joni Mitchell's album "Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Beat of Black Wings' from Joni Mitchell tells the tragic story of a soldier who fights his inner demons while he endures the brutal realities of combat. The song lyrics about black wings convey feelings of distress and sadness and critique society and explore personal thoughts and show intense rage. The song describes two main themes which show how war changes people and creates personal tragedies that lead to feelings of deep sadness. The lyrics contain strong language, depictions of violence, and mature themes related to war, loss, and emotional trauma, which are not suitable for younger audiences.
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The Beat Of Black Wings falls under the genre Rock.
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The Beat Of Black Wings song length is 5 minutes and 25 seconds.
Who wrote The Beat Of Black Wings lyrics?
The Beat Of Black Wings is written and performed by Joni Mitchell.
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When was The Beat Of Black Wings released?
It is first released in 1988 as part of Joni Mitchell's album "Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Beat Of Black Wings lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Beat of Black Wings' from Joni Mitchell tells the tragic story of a soldier who fights his inner demons while he endures the brutal realities of combat. The song lyrics about black wings convey feelings of distress and sadness and critique society and explore personal thoughts and show intense rage. The song describes two main themes which show how war changes people and creates personal tragedies that lead to feelings of deep sadness. The lyrics contain strong language, depictions of violence, and mature themes related to war, loss, and emotional trauma, which are not suitable for younger audiences.
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Which genre is The Beat Of Black Wings?
The Beat Of Black Wings falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Beat Of Black Wings?
The Beat Of Black Wings song length is 5 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Joni MitchellRecord Label(s): 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc
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