The song is about looking for someone or something to complete your life. Flying without wings is a phrase that refers to the natural high that a person gets from something that makes them really happy. The feeling is similar to flying and there is no mind-altering substance involved.
Everyone has something different that gives them this feeling of euphoria. For a new mother, it is probably her newborn baby. People who are deeply in love with each other get that "flying without wings" feeling just from looking at each other. For other people, children that give them a great feeling of joy.
whoaa...this song is great! i think that 'thing' all people aresearching for in this song is love! and that's why it said that when we found love, we'll be flying without wings..! mark's voice is great too plus beautiful eyes in the video clip!
definitely the best Westlife song in the world...the lyrics are beautiful and i'm pretty darn sure lots of people out there can relate to them becuase they talk about the heart and sould of life itself-love and with love, nothing, not even 'flying without wings' is impossible!