Answers. Best Answer: Wind Beneath my Wings is a famous song. Bette Midler is the best known singer of the song. To understand what it means think of how a bird or an airplane is able to fly. Without the wind (or air) beneath them, they would not be able to fly. Wind beneath my wings in the song refers to a person. It means a friend or family member who stood by you, gave you inspiration, or encouraged you. Without the friend (wind), you could not have reached your goals (wings). I hope that makes sense.