This song is essentially about relationships, though some lines refer to what seems to be someone living under pressure, then overthrowing the pain. The lyrics, "that was a conversation you took nothing from, so raise your glass now and celebrate" indicate this. Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath is a voracious reader and was likely inspired by the story of Icarus, who flew too high to the sun, melting his wax wings.
This is featured in the 2004 racing game Burnout 3: Takedown.
"Paper Wings" is part of Rise Against's album Siren Song Of The Counter Culture, their first on a major label (Geffen). Many of the songs, including the title track, deal with current events and politics, but this one is about interpersonal relationships.
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