Directed by Sophie Muller, the official music video portrays a surreal, Renaissance-inspired mansion party.
The song reached on the UK Singles Chart in 2015 and hit number one in Ireland. It gained wider recognition through its use in major soundtracks and advertisements, including: The Vampire Diaries The season three finale of Game of Thrones The Lloyds Bank 250th anniversary television commercial Every Song has a Story to tell: Birdy – Wings
Watch the official music video to see the surreal mansion party and carnival-inspired visuals that bring the song's nostalgic themes to life: Birdy - Wings (Official Music Video) YouTube• Aug 2, 2013 Commercial and Cultural Impact
: The extravagant garden party, filled with revelers in carnival clothes and masks, acts as a chaotic backdrop that emphasizes a sense of isolation and the delicate limbo between innocence and maturity.
"Wings" is a nostalgic anthem about the bittersweet feeling of cherishing a perfect moment while simultaneously wishing to be back in it. Released in 2013 as the lead single from her second album, Fire Within , the song was co-written by Birdy and Ryan Tedder. Core Inspiration and Meaning
: Birdy has explained that she plays an "evil ghost" haunting an ex-boyfriend at the party.
: To keep the personal connection, the video features Birdy’s actual sister and cousins riding horses, and her best friend Becky joining her on the swing.