: The "wings" symbolize a desire for the freedom to fly back to those memories or transcend the "walls" of current distance and time to reach someone special.
Watch the official music video to see the surreal mansion party and carnival-inspired visuals that bring the song's nostalgic themes to life: Birdy - Wings (Official Music Video) YouTube• Aug 2, 2013 Commercial and Cultural Impact Birdy - Wings
: The extravagant garden party, filled with revelers in carnival clothes and masks, acts as a chaotic backdrop that emphasizes a sense of isolation and the delicate limbo between innocence and maturity. : The "wings" symbolize a desire for the
According to Birdy, the track was inspired by her first music festival experience at age 16. Birdy - Wings