Lyrics
When I was a bird
Reflecting on a past time when the speaker felt free and unrestricted.
Careless holding broke my wings
Metaphorically expressing that careless actions caused harm and limitations.
And when I was a singer
Recalling a period of being a singer, but facing loss and emptiness in that role.
They took all there was to sing
Highlighting the absence of meaningful content or purpose in the singer's past songs.
And when I was a boat
Using the metaphor of a boat, describing damage caused by external forces.
Their boulders broke my bow
Describing the impact of challenges that have damaged the speaker's resilience.
When there was a question
Referencing a time of uncertainty or confusion, possibly seeking guidance.
They never showed me how
Expressing disappointment in not receiving the needed support or answers.
Now you're my safe harbor
Introducing a positive turn with the mention of a "safe harbor" - a source of security.
You're the smile I want to win
Describing the comforting and uplifting impact of the safe harbor, emphasizing joy.
You've got sweet sweet powers
Attributing powerful and positive qualities to the safe harbor.
You're the place I should have been
Acknowledging that the safe harbor is where the speaker should have been all along.
Now I am a night bird
Transitioning to a new phase in life, symbolized by becoming a "night bird."
And I know what song to sing
Claiming a newfound understanding of the right path or purpose in life.
You made me fly
Expressing gratitude to the safe harbor for enabling personal growth and overcoming challenges.
So straight so nobody sees I broke my wing
Describing how the safe harbor helped conceal personal vulnerabilities and challenges.
And now that I'm full grown
Acknowledging adulthood while retaining a sense of inner childlike qualities.
Even though I'm still a child
Recognizing a state of inner peace achieved despite the ongoing process of maturation.
Now my mind is peaceful
Attributing the speaker's wild and free-spirited nature to the love provided by the safe harbor.
And you're loving keeps me wild
Reiteration of the safe harbor's role in providing security and maintaining a sense of adventure.
'Cause you're my safe harbor
Reaffirming the significance of the safe harbor as a source of protection and happiness.
You're the smile I want to win
Emphasizing the desire to win the approval and affection of the safe harbor's comforting presence.
You've got sweet sweet powers
Highlighting the powerful and positive impact of the safe harbor on the speaker's life.
You're the place I should have been
Reiterating that the safe harbor is the ideal place for the speaker to be.
Not I'm not a pebble dashed
Denying vulnerability and expressing resilience, likening oneself to an undamaged pebble.
The breeze can blow astray
Indicating that external influences no longer have the power to divert or affect the speaker negatively.
And I'm not afraid now
Claiming a lack of fear, possibly suggesting a newfound confidence and strength.
At the passing of each day
Embracing each day without trepidation, appreciating the passing of time.
'Cause you're my safe safe harbor
Reiterating the safe harbor's role in providing security and maintaining a sense of adventure.
You're the smile I want to win
Expressing the desire to win the approval and affection of the safe harbor's comforting presence.
You've got sweet sweet powers
Highlighting the powerful and positive impact of the safe harbor on the speaker's life.
You're the place I should have been
Reiterating that the safe harbor is the ideal place for the speaker to be.
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