Lyrics

Ebony wings

Bright the fire that burns the eye
To and fro, looping the loop
Not too high but not too low
Swift as the swallow to dive
Mournful the shadow of ebony wings
Black is the ice
Losing a foothold
You and I learning to fly

Pale the face that seeks to shine
Up and down, over the moon
Here a smile and there a frown
Quick as silver to fall
Caught in the shadow of ebony wings
Black is the eye
Missing a heartbeat
You and I learning to fly

Flaming, Icarus cries
Flailing wings of desire
So the sun burns the farther you rise to the sky

Held by the shadow of ebony wings
Black is the kite
But where does the wind blow?
You and I learning to fly