Roots and Wings - The Wallflowers

You’re such a heavy bird

You’d never get far on your own

You’ll never have a use for your feathers

While you’re hopping down the road

Yeah, you were born to walk the earth

Yeah, with your back against the cold

And no, you never had a purpose

'Til I wore you on my back like a coat

You’re in your evening gloves

You’re off the farm taking big city drugs

No matter how far you get

Now let it sink in

Then I gave you roots

And baby, I gave you wings

Yeah, I gave you roots

And I gave you wings

And I showed you how to swing

Yah, I showed you how to strut

That’s my mojo you’re using

That’s my wine gtting you drunk

And it was I that broke you in

I got you cleaned, clipped and cut

And you’re a mule among horses

I took you when God stood you up

Now tell me, who could do more?

Set myself on fire keeping you warm

And now I’m off the hook

And he’s on your chin