Cage the Songbird
Freedom's Flight in Melancholy Tunes
Lyrics
Sober in the morning light
Reflecting on a morning after sobriety, observing things with clarity.
Things look so much different
Noticing a significant difference from the previous night.
To how they looked last night
Highlighting the contrast between the morning and the previous night.
A pale face pressed to an unmade bed
Describing a person with a pale face lying on an unkempt bed.
Like flags of many nations flying high above her head
Comparing the person's face to flags of many nations, suggesting complexity or diversity.
The cellophane still on the flowers
Noting that the protective wrapping is still on the flowers.
The telegram still in her hand
Emphasizing the lingering presence of a telegram in her hand.
As whispers circulate all day
Referring to ongoing rumors or gossip throughout the day.
Their back-stage baby princess passed away
Revealing the sad news of the death of a backstage figure, possibly a child.
And you can cage the songbird
Expressing the idea that one can confine a songbird, but cannot force it to sing.
But you can't make her sing
Highlighting the inability to control someone's expression or creativity.
And you can trap the free bird
Suggesting the possibility of restraining a free spirit but at a cost.
But you'll have to clip her wings
Indicating that restricting freedom may involve sacrificing potential or dreams.
Cause she'll soar like a hawk when she flies
Metaphorically describing the soaring capability of a free spirit.
But she'll dive like an eagle when she dies
Contrasting the majestic flight with the inevitable fall or downfall.
Promises of no more lies
Referring to broken promises, possibly in a relationship.
Fell flat upon an empty stage
Describing unfulfilled promises on an empty stage before an audience arrives.
Before the audience arrived
Implying deception or disappointment before anyone is aware.
A return in time to the cheaper seats
Returning to a time when things were simpler or less costly.
She never knew what lay beneath
Revealing ignorance about what lies beneath the surface.
Just a dated handbill they found between the sheets
Describing a discovered handbill, suggesting a hidden or forgotten past.
Let down before the final curtain
Expressing disappointment before the conclusion of a situation or relationship.
A shallow heart that left her cold
Referring to a heartless or insincere person who left the protagonist cold.
She left in rouge upon the mirror
Noting a message left in makeup on a mirror, possibly for those who cared about her.
A circled kiss to the faithful who'd miss her
Indicating a farewell kiss to those who were loyal and would miss her.
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