Sometimes magic happens. A chance meeting
with author, Wendy Campbell, turned into a wonderful song writing project for
me. Wendy asked me if I could write a theme song for her autobiography On Aspiring.
The phrase Wings of Hope was mentioned just once in On Aspiring but I knew as soon as I read those words that Wings of Hope would become the title and
the fundamental theme of the song.
On
Aspiring is an honest and thought provoking read,
detailing Wendy's own personal life struggles and achievements. Beautifully
written, I found it easy to immerse myself within the pages and to write Wings of Hope.
I placed the phrase "I am letting go, and holding on to the
wings of hope." at the end of every verse. After writing Wings of Hope I've noticed that I remind
myself about "letting go and holding onto hope" as I go through my daily
life.
Wendy and Rob Campbell produced this music video of "Wings of Hope" using film from their climb to the summit of Mount Aspiring / Tititea.
And I will keep on searching along
the wings of hope,
Hearing only angels voices, fearing
nothing in my way.
And I'll share with you my dreams, as
my tears wash my pain away.
Along the wings of hope I fly today.
Where I am, it's not where I'm meant
to be,
And this road I find me on isn't
really me.
I must find a way, find a way to save
me from myself.
I am letting go, and holding on to
the wings of hope.
You may be the one who's taken all of
my heart,
But the mountains and the stars have
captured my soul.
I am drowning, drowning in a sea of
fear and glory.
I am letting go, and holding on to
the wings of hope.
I've learnt to trust the arms of a
stranger,
I've known the summit glow, I've
learnt to dare.
And in my prayers, I pray for
strength and confidence.
I am letting go, and holding on to
the wings of hope.
And I will keep on searching along
the wings of hope,
Hearing only angels voices, fearing nothing
in my way.
And I'll share with you my dreams, as
my tears wash my pain away.
Along the wings of hope I fly today.
Copyright Jane Laws 2020
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