‘Take these broken wings and learn to fly’ is most notably a lyric from the 1960’s rock band, The Beatles. The song ‘Blackbird’ was written by Paul McCartney and featured on the bands 1968 double album The Beatles. The lyrics within the song speak of a Blackbird that is singing somewhere in the ‘dead of night’, meaning it must be dark out. Take these broken wings and learn to fly is the next lyric in line. This is repeated only a couple of times but may be the most powerful message of the song. To take something that is broken and being able to make it miraculously work again is a wonderful thing. Although the writer Paul McCartney has given a couple different statements on what the meaning of this song is, the real meaning is what the listener takes it as. This phrase ‘take these broken wings and learn to fly’ does not always have to necessarily signify the band or the song however.

‘Take these broken wings and learn to fly’ Tattoo Designs

Whether you are a fan of the Beatles or not, ‘Take these broken wings and learn to fly’ is an inspiring phrase that is perfect for a meaningful tattoo. This phrase signifies to the individual that time will eventually heal everything. Picking up the pieces of your life and moving on, we all go through rough patches in life, but those times of struggle are what make us who we are, the struggles mold and shape ourselves. With the dedication of getting over these trials and tribulations, we emerge victorious and conquer our hardships. This ‘take these broken wings and learn to fly’ phrase, coins just that. If these words draw your attention, they are something you should consider on getting inked on your skin, for the very reminder that you must strive to attain getting over the resistance that you feel is holding you back.

The first thing to consider in getting this tattoo is placement. ‘Take these broken wings and learn to fly’ is a pretty hefty phrase. When getting this tattoo, make sure the spot you plan on getting it is going to be able to fit all of this without the words being jumbled or too stretched out. Since arm tattoos generally don’t stretch as much as other tattoos, getting the phrase ‘Take these broken wings and learn to fly’ should not be a problem.