Wind Beneath My Wings – English Lyrics

• By: Bette Midler, Roger Whittaker, Sheena Easton, Lee Greenwood, Colleen Hewett, Lou Rawls, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Gary Morris
• Album: Soundtrack from the film 'Beaches'

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depth of "Wind Beneath My Wings" to enrich your English language skills. This beloved ballad, known for its universal message of gratitude and support, offers a wonderful opportunity to learn expressive vocabulary and phrases related to appreciation, admiration, and heartfelt thanks. Its clear, evocative lyrics make it an ideal song for understanding emotional nuance in English.

[English]

Oh, oh, oh, oh

It must have been cold there in my shadow

To never have sunlight on your face

You were content to let me shine, that's your way

You always walked a step behind

So I was the one with all the glory

While you were the one with all the strength

A beautiful face without a name for so long

A beautiful smile to hide the pain

Did you ever know that you're my hero?

And everything I would like to be

I can fly higher than an eagle

For you are the wind beneath my wings

...

It might have appeared to go unnoticed

But I've got it all here in my heart

I want you to know, I know the truth, of course I know it

I would be nothing without you

Did you ever know that you're my hero?

You're everything I wish I could be

I could fly higher than an eagle

For you are the wind beneath my wings

Did I ever tell you, you're my hero?

You're everything, everything I wish I could be

Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle

For you are the wind beneath my wings

'Cause you are the wind beneath my wings

Oh, the wind beneath my wings

You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings

Fly, fly, fly away, you let me fly so high

Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings

Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings

Fly, fly, so high against the sky

So high I almost touch the sky

Thank you, thank you

Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - of or at a low or relatively low temperature
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ A2	noun - a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
sunlight /ˈsʌnlaɪt/ A2	noun - the light of the sun
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin
content /kənˈtent/ B2	adjective - in a state of peaceful happiness
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light; be bright
walked /wɔːkt/ A1	verb - move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - high renown or honor won by notable achievements
strength /streŋθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being physically strong
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A2	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - an expression of happiness, pleasure, or amusement
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - put or keep out of sight
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury
hero /ˈhɪroʊ/ A2	noun - a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - move through the air using wings
higher /ˈhaɪər/ A1	adjective - at or to a greater altitude or level
eagle /ˈiːɡl/ A2	noun - a large bird of prey with a massive head and beak, strong soaring flight, and keen eyesight
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - come into or be in contact with (something).
thank /θæŋk/ A1	verb - express one's gratitude to (someone), especially by saying 'thank you'.