The Martina McBride A Broken Wing song was released in 1997. Country music maven Martina McBride released “A Broken Wing” as the second single from her album, Evolution. This song reached #1 on the Billboard Country singles chart on January 10, 1998. Martina also debuted this song at the Grand Ole Opry on July 25, 1997.
This song weaves a narrative that delves into the emotional journey of a woman finding the courage to break free from a toxic relationship. The metaphor of a “broken wing” beautifully captures the vulnerability and pain of the protagonist, who has endured hardships but is now ready to embrace newfound strength. The lyrics explore themes of empowerment, self-discovery, and the transformative power of resilience. Watch the music video and see the written lyrics below.
Martina McBride A Broken Wing Video
The song was written by James House, Sam Hogin and Phil Barnhart, and became the second No. 1 single of McBride’s career.
Martina McBride A Broken Wing Lyrics
She loved him like he was
The last man on Earth
Gave him everything she ever had
He’d break her spirit down
Then come lovin’ up on her
Give a little then take it back
She’d tell him ’bout her dreams
He’d just shoot ’em down
Lord he loved to make her cry
You’re crazy for believin’
You’ll ever leave the ground
He said only angels know how to fly
And with a broken wing
She still sings
She keeps an eye over the sky
With a broken wing
She carries her dreams
Man you oughta see her fly
One Sunday morning
She didn’t go to church
He wondered why she didn’t leave
He went up to the bedroom
Found a note by the window
With the curtains blowin’ in the breeze
And with a broken wing
She still sings
She keeps an eye over the sky
With a broken wing
She carries her dreams
Man you oughta see her fly
With a broken wing
She carries her dreams
Man you oughta see her fly
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