The Bird or the Wing
Navigating Love's Mystery: The Bird or the Wing by Carrie Newcomer
Lyrics
You've got that crooked way of smilin', you got that soft way of talking
You have a charming and slightly mischievous smile, and your way of speaking is gentle.
You got that crazy way you put our arms around me
You have a unique and affectionate way of wrapping your arms around me.
When we're walkin' that all right with me, that's all
When we walk together like that, it's completely fine and acceptable to me.
Right with me
Reiteration of the acceptance and contentment in the relationship.
I don't know if I'm the bird or if I am the wing
Expressing uncertainty about one's role in the relationship, whether being the one who leads (bird) or follows (wing).
But that's all right
Despite the uncertainty, it's acceptable and okay.
I got this place out on the water, I've got a dog and a daughter
Describing personal possessions, a place by the water, a dog, and a daughter, along with a car that's aging but still functional.
I've got a care that's getting old but it's runnin' fine
The car is getting old, but it's still in good running condition.
That's all right with me, that's all right with me
Expressing contentment with the current state of life.
I don't know if I'm the bird or if I' am the wing
Repeating the uncertainty about the role in the relationship, whether leading or following.
I don't know if I'm the bird or if I'm am the wing
Reiterating the uncertainty for emphasis.
But that's all right
Despite not knowing, it's still acceptable and fine.
I've been walking around your table, I've been circling around the fountain
Describing actions of walking around a table and circling a fountain metaphorically.
I've been flying like a falcon, just as hungry as the ocean
Comparing oneself to a falcon, symbolizing freedom and hunger.
But that's all right, that's all right with me
Despite challenges, it's acceptable and fine.
I don't know if I'm the bird or if I' am the wing
Repeating the uncertainty about the role in the relationship.
But that's all right
Reiterating the acceptance of the uncertainty.
It's is deeper than the place where we'll walk in the shadows
Describing the depth of the connection, going beyond superficial aspects.
It's clearer than the note that we can sing
Highlighting clarity in the relationship, possibly in communication or understanding.
That's all right with me, that's all right with me
Expressing contentment with the depth and clarity in the relationship.
I don't know if I'm the bird or if I am the wing
Repeating the uncertainty about the role in the relationship.
But that's alright
Despite not knowing, it's still acceptable and fine.
You got that crooked way of smiling, you go that soft way of talking
Reiterating the description of a charming smile and a gentle way of talking.
You got that crazy way of putting your arms around me when we're walkin'
Repeating the unique and affectionate way of physical closeness while walking.
That's all right with me, that's
Expressing acceptance and contentment with the described actions.
Alright with me
Reiteration of contentment with the described actions.
I don't know if I'm the bird or if I am the wing
Repeating the uncertainty about the role in the relationship.
But that's all right
Despite the uncertainty, it's still acceptable and fine.
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