Verse 1 [Female 1, wide-eyed curious vocals with playful spark] Steel birds sleep in rows beneath the roaring sky Strange metal throats that cough and scream and cry I circle overhead where humans rush and sigh Tiny glowing boxes in every hand and eye Pre-Chorus [Female 1, building wonder and mischief] They line up like they’re offering wings to me But I already have them, wild and free Chorus [Switch to Male 1, soaring with Female 1 harmonic lift] Wings over steel, they rise against the wind Heavy hearts of metal learning how to spin I watch them climb where only spirits flew My chest cracks open at the impossible view Wings over steel… they do what I was born to do Verse 2 [Female 1, delighted and mischievous] I dive between the giants, laughing at their roar Tap the glass, spin circles round their metal core Pilots blink and rub their eyes, I’m nothing but a blur A streak of light and silver wings they’ll never quite be sure Bridge [Both voices, playful energy building to awe] [Female 1] I pester them for secrets, chase them through the blue [Switch to Male 1] They carry hundreds safely where the old gods never knew [Both] What kind of magic lets the earth-bound touch the sky I rage and laugh and wonder why I ever had to try Final Chorus [Male 1 lead, Female 1 soaring above, full emotional swell] Wings over steel, they rise against the wind Heavy hearts of metal learning how to spin I chase them through the clouds with jealous joy My ancient wings now dancing with their alloy Wings over steel… they do what I was born to do And I am not alone up here anymore
