Wings of Wax

I’m falling from the sky,

Free-fall and tumbling,

My arms are stretched in flight

But my wings are crumbling

A warning so wise,

You always gave me sound advice

I want to let you know,

I only blame you 'cause I’m falling

I want to make it clear:

I knew before I had begun

I heard the people cheer,

I tried; I came so near

I closed my eyes to kiss the sun,

And nearly touched the face of God

My speed was climbing fast,

And so fast my head spun

I spread my wings of wax,

Head bowed I hailed the sun

A faulty device

Cursed me and my flight

I want to let you know,

I only blame you 'cause I’m falling

I want to make it clear:

I knew before I had begun

I heard the people cheer,

I tried; I came so near

I closed my eyes to kiss the sun,

And nearly touched the face of God

The end is coming soon, And yet

I’m smiling

I’m not afraid of death

Only of dying

Your warning was wise,

You always gave me sound advice

I want to let you know,

I only blame you 'cause I’m falling

I want to make it clear

I knew before I had begun

I heard the people cheer,

I tried; I came so near

I almost made it past the sun

I nearly touched the face of God

I almost made it past the sun

I nearly touched the face

I nearly touched the face

I nearly touched the face of God

©2025 Eric Saitz

**Wings Of Wax** A song about longing, struggle, and a quest for something greater.

This song is loosely based on Icarus! 
I hope you enjoy

Peace

Eric