Bluebird
Flight of Freedom: Mark Knopfler's Bluebird Unveiled
Lyrics
Got crows in my pasture
There are crows in my pasture, suggesting a presence of trouble or negative elements in my surroundings.
Rats in my barn
Rats are in my barn, indicating further issues or challenges within my immediate environment.
Crows in my pasture, babe
Reiteration of the presence of crows in the speaker's pasture, emphasizing the persistence of problems or disturbances.
Rats in my barn
Another mention of rats in the barn, reinforcing the idea of persistent troubles or difficulties.
If I was you, little bluebird
The speaker addresses a "little bluebird," advising it to seek a better situation elsewhere due to the difficulties present.
I'd up and find another farm
Encouraging the bluebird to leave the current unfavorable environment and find a different place to thrive.
I've got nightshade in my meadow
The speaker describes having nightshade, a poisonous plant, in their meadow, signifying harmful elements within their environment.
Ragweed in my corn
Mention of ragweed in the corn, highlighting further undesirable elements or issues affecting the speaker's surroundings.
Nightshade in my meadow
Reiteration of the presence of nightshade in the meadow, emphasizing the persistence of harmful elements.
And ragweed in my corn
Another mention of ragweed in the corn, reinforcing the idea of persistent undesirable factors.
If I was you, little bluebird
The speaker advises the bluebird, once again, to leave the current situation due to the persistent negative environment.
I'd be long gone
Encouraging the bluebird to depart as soon as possible from the troubled environment.
Yes, I got squirrels in my rafters
There are squirrels in the speaker's rafters, suggesting further disturbances or nuisances.
Weevils in my hay
Weevils, pests harmful to hay, are present, indicating additional problems or challenges.
Squirrels in my rafters
Reiteration of squirrels in the rafters, emphasizing persistent disturbances or troubles.
Weevils in my hay
Further mention of weevils in the hay, reinforcing the idea of persistent challenges.
If I was you, little bluebird
The speaker advises the bluebird to fly away from this troubled environment.
I'd up and fly away
Encouraging the bluebird to take flight and seek a better situation elsewhere due to the persistent problems.
Fly away, baby
Emphasizing the need for the bluebird to fly away, reiterating the advice to leave the current unfavorable surroundings.
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