Even though I'm not at all religious, this song makes me cry every time. In the beginning she's talking about a carefree childhood playing. She dreams that she could fly from the highest swing because that seems really high to a child.
In the second verse, she's older and discovering her faith and asking God for advice. She dreams that she could fly from the highest tree because again, it seems like the highest point to fly from.
In the end, she's old and has lived a long full life. She's ready to die. She dreams of flying from the highest wing, or becoming an angel.
Even though I'm not at all religious, this song makes me cry every time. In the beginning she's talking about a carefree childhood playing. She dreams that she could fly from the highest swing because that seems really high to a child.
In the second verse, she's older and discovering her faith and asking God for advice. She dreams that she could fly from the highest tree because again, it seems like the highest point to fly from.
In the end, she's old and has lived a long full life. She's ready to die. She dreams of flying from the highest wing, or becoming an angel.
That's how I see it.