Introduction:
“Everything But The Wings” by Alan Jackson is a touching love song that celebrates the depth of love and admiration for someone who feels angelic in the singer’s life. This song, included on Jackson’s 2012 album Thirty Miles West, is a heartfelt ode to a person who brings him peace, joy, and a sense of completeness, likening them to an angel who possesses “everything but the wings” to fly. Through its imagery, Jackson paints a vivid picture of an idealized love, one that brings comfort and fulfillment to the point where he feels like royalty when with her, almost as if they were characters in a classic romantic film.
The song fits well with Jackson’s neotraditional country style, rooted in sincerity and simplicity, qualities he’s long been praised for. His gentle vocal performance and emotional lyrics encapsulate the admiration he feels, and the music complements this message with a soft, melodic flow that enhances the overall feeling of serenity. Known for his ability to evoke deep emotions with straightforward lyrics, Jackson has crafted “Everything But The Wings” to resonate with anyone who has felt a profound love that defies explanation, one that seems too perfect for words.
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Lyrics:
“Everything But The Wings”
You’re like nothing I’ve ever known in my life
Kindness flowing from down deep inside your eyes
So selfless and completeA beauty in and out
All around you not a single cloud
Like the rain just stops before it hits the ground
And puddles at your feet
[Chorus:]
You’re an angel
I know heaven wonders where you are
Like you fell off some ol’ shining star
Right into my heart
An angel,
When I’m with you I feel like a king
Just like out of some old movie scene
An angel, everything but the wings
Looking at you
It’s hard to believe that you could feel the way I do
Never thought I’d find so much love we fall into
Or perfect or true
So never go away
If heaven calls you back just ask if you can stay
I’d never find someone to ever take your place
You know they only made a few
[Chorus:]
‘Cause you’re an angel
I know heaven wonders where you are
Like you fell off some old shining star
Right into my heart
An angel,
When I’m with you I feel like a king
Just like out of some old movie scene
An angel, everything but the wings
Everything but the wings
An angel
Everything but the wings