The Birds They Circle
Whispers of Secrets: Karen Elson's Enchanting Tale in 'The Birds They Circle'
Lyrics
The birds they circle in the sky
The birds are flying in circular patterns in the sky.
Oh the birds they circle in the sky
Reiteration of the presence of circling birds in the sky, emphasizing their repetitive motion.
the birds the circle in the sky
Continuation of the imagery of birds circling in the sky.
for all the blood red tears I cried
The circling birds symbolize a painful experience, possibly related to shedding tears or suffering.
Oh, the birds they circle in the sky
Reiteration of the birds circling, underlining the emotional weight of the experience.
see the man as he rushes towards the sun
Observation of a man rushing towards the sun, suggesting a metaphorical journey or pursuit of something significant.
see the man as he rushes towards the sun
Repetition of the man's action, emphasizing the urgency or determination in reaching the sun.
the man as he rushes towards the sun
Description of the man's movement towards the sun, possibly indicating a quest for enlightenment or fulfillment.
straight into the arms of another one
The man is heading straight into the arms of another person, implying a romantic or personal connection in the pursuit.
see the man as he rushes towards the sun
Reiteration of the man's journey towards the sun, underscoring its significance.
But I hold a secret in my bones
Revelation of a secret held within the speaker's bones, suggesting a deeply personal or hidden aspect of the speaker's identity.
Oh but I hold a secret in my bones
Reiteration of the speaker holding a secret within their bones, emphasizing its importance.
what's that secret in my bones?
An inquiry about the nature of the secret, inviting curiosity and highlighting its mysterious quality.
I carried it down to the dirt below
The speaker carried the secret down to the dirt below, indicating a connection between the secret and earthly matters.
for I know the secret in my bones
A reaffirmation of the speaker's knowledge of the secret within their bones.
The birds they circle in the sky
Recurrence of the imagery of birds circling in the sky, possibly emphasizing the persisting nature of emotional struggles.
Oh the birds they circle in the sky
Reiteration of the circling birds, reinforcing the emotional weight associated with the experience.
the birds the circle in the sky
Continuation of the depiction of birds circling in the sky, suggesting a recurring theme.
for all the blood red tears I cried
Reference to the blood-red tears cried, connecting the circling birds to a profound and painful emotional experience.
Oh, the birds they circle in the sky
Reiteration of the birds circling in the sky, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the emotional struggle.
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