Birds
Flight of Liberation: Unveiling the Deeper Meaning in Joseph Bones' 'Birds'
Lyrics
Birds on the corners of roofs
Birds are perched on the edges of rooftops.
Tipping forward into a free fall
The birds are leaning forward, seemingly about to fall freely.
But someday is coming faster
The future, referred to as "someday," is approaching rapidly.
Than you think
It is approaching more quickly than one might realize.
You would rather it not be
The listener would prefer the future not to arrive so soon.
But lets tell the truth
Confronting the truth, whatever it may be.
Whatever it might be
Regardless of the truth, acknowledging and facing it.
You say that it's me
The speaker is being accused, possibly by someone else.
And I can't disagree but
The speaker doesn't deny the accusation but suggests discussing it.
Lets get it out of the way
Proposing to address the issue at hand and move forward.
They say it'll give us freedom
Exploring the idea that facing the truth brings freedom.
Lets try it on for size and find a reason
Suggesting trying this concept and finding a motive or purpose.
They say it'll give us peace
Considering that facing the truth provides peace.
Sweet relief from the grief
Expecting comfort and relief from emotional pain.
And I'm trying to believe them
Struggling to believe the promises of freedom and peace.
Wading through waterless skies
Navigating through difficult, seemingly endless situations.
Fumbling through the outside
Trying to understand external circumstances and challenges.
Trying
Efforting or attempting.
Feels like I've got one shot left
Feeling as if there's only one chance left to overcome difficulties.
I hope I survive
Hoping to survive this challenging situation.
I'm leaving behind
Leaving something behind, possibly a past or a burden.
They say it'll give us freedom
Reiterating the idea of testing the concept of freedom.
Lets try it on for size and find a reason
Continuing the exploration for a purpose or justification.
They say it'll give us peace
Reaffirming the potential for peace through facing the truth.
Sweet relief from the grief
Anticipating solace and release from emotional pain.
And I'm trying to believe them
Struggling to believe in the promised freedom and peace.
They say it'll give us freedom
Repeating the idea that facing the truth leads to freedom.
I'm ready for you
The speaker is prepared for someone or something.
Are you ready for me
Asking if the other party is equally prepared.
I think about it every day
Reflecting on the idea every day and in every aspect of life.
In every way
Intensely considering the potential impact of facing the truth.
I'm not ready for you
Expressing unpreparedness for someone or something.
Are you ready for me
Asking if the other party is ready for the speaker.
I think about it every day
Continuing to think about the situation daily.
In every way
Reflecting on the potential consequences in every aspect of life.
I'm ready for you
Reiterating readiness for someone or something.
Are you ready for me
Asking again if the other party is prepared.
I think about it every day
Continuing to ponder the situation daily.
In every way
Reflecting on the potential outcomes in every aspect of life.
I'm ready for you
Reaffirming preparedness for someone or something.
Are you ready for me
Posing the question of readiness to the other party.
I think about it every day
Continuing to contemplate the situation daily.
In every way
Reflecting on the potential consequences in every aspect of life.
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