The Bird My Brethren
Embracing Freedom: Soaring Above Life's Challenges with The Bird My Brethren
Lyrics
Oh the mountain my saviour
Expressing reverence for the mountain as a source of salvation or inspiration.
The bird my brethren
Referring to a bird as a symbol of kinship or connection with nature.
I am coming out to play
Announcing the intention to engage in playful activities.
When the air is fresh
Describing a favorable atmosphere when the air and earth are refreshed.
And the earth is fresh
Emphasizing the positive state of the environment after nighttime rain.
Just after the nighttime rain
Continuing to highlight the post-rain freshness of the surroundings.
I'm going to spread my wings over the city
Expressing a desire to extend influence and protection over the city.
I'm going to rise and fly
Anticipating a metaphorical rise and flight, possibly symbolizing personal growth.
In the arms of the wind who
Attributing support and embrace to the wind, a natural force.
Holds me close, then lets me go
Describing the cyclical nature of being held close and then released by the wind.
I'm going to spread my wings over the city
Reiterating the desire to extend influence and protection over the city.
I'm going to rise above
Expressing an aspiration to rise above challenges and obstacles.
All the people and the places
Acknowledging and embracing the diverse aspects of life - people, places, learning, and love.
Where they live and learn and love
Continuing the acknowledgment of life's components.
When the sun is up
Setting the scene with the appearance of the sun.
But not yet overhead
Specifying the time when the sun is not yet directly overhead.
I'm going to rise and fly
Reiterating the metaphorical rise and flight during daylight.
And when I see that little bird
Spotting a specific bird and expressing a desire to catch up with it.
With his feathered breast
Providing details about the observed bird's appearance.
And his fork tail
Continuing the description of the bird's characteristics.
I tell him - Brother, wait for me
Addressing the bird as a brother and expressing the intention to catch up.
You know I am coming your way
Reiterating the commitment to follow the bird's path.
And when I see that heron fly
Spotting a heron and expressing a desire to join its flight.
So long and elegant against the sky
Describing the heron's appearance and flight against the sky.
I tell her - Sister, wait for me I
Addressing the heron as a sister and expressing the intention to join its journey.
I'm coming with you this time
Repeating the commitment to join the heron's flight multiple times for emphasis.
I'm coming with you this time
-I'm coming with you this time
-And when my wings get weary
Anticipating challenges and weariness during the journey.
And it turns to night
Describing the transition to night and potential fatigue.
And my arms fall tired at my sides
Anticipating tiredness in the arms during the journey.
I'm going to lay down
Expressing a decision to rest in the darkness.
In the dark of night
Emphasizing the choice to lay down during the dark night.
And tomorrow
Repeatedly expressing the idea of facing each new day ("tomorrow") after a night of rest.
And tomorrow
-And tomorrow
-And tomorrow
-Oh well the sun will rise and I will
Anticipating the rise of the sun and the opportunity to fly again.
Fly
Expressing the ultimate aspiration to fly.
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