Silver Bird
Silver Bird Soars: A Flight of Dreams and Love
Lyrics
Get aboard the silver bird, departing gate 19
Invitation to board a plane (symbolized as the "silver bird") departing from gate 19.
Satisfy your Walter Mitty mind, tryin' out a dream
Encouragement to indulge in adventurous dreams, likened to the character Walter Mitty, who daydreams.
Your sign is Capricorn, every corner of your mind
Noting the zodiac sign (Capricorn) as a representation of the individual's inner world.
Says you'll remain my friend, my friend until you're mine
Suggesting the belief that the person addressed will remain a friend until they become romantically involved.
Silver bird, fly my lady away
Desire for the plane ("silver bird") to transport the person referred to as "my lady" away.
Silver bird, take her over the bay
Expressing the wish for the plane to take her across the bay, signifying a departure or journey.
Silver bird, give my lady a ride
Asking the plane to give the woman a ride, indicating a desire for her to experience something new.
And let her go see what's on the other side
Encouraging her to explore and discover what lies on the other side of her current situation or circumstance.
Silver bird, fly my lady away
Reiteration of the desire for the plane to take the woman away.
Pretty bird, today is the day
Calling her "pretty bird" and emphasizing the present as the opportune moment for departure.
Lone rangers and strangers will knock at her door
Anticipating unfamiliar people ("lone rangers and strangers") to come into her life.
But I know my baby's no baby no more
Expressing confidence in her maturity despite the potential influence of new individuals.
Silver bird, fly my lady away
Repeated desire for the plane to take her away.
Pretty bird, today is the day
Reiteration of the urgency for departure, addressing her as "pretty bird."
When you come home my crazy heart will greet those silver wings
Anticipation of her return and an eager welcome back.
Your pet dog will remember you, and I'll carry your things
Expectation that her belongings will be taken care of and her pet will remember her.
We'll catch your runnin' make-up, and you will look just fine
Assurance that her appearance will be tended to upon her return.
And you'll remain my friend, my friend until you're mine
Reinforcement of the belief that the addressed person will remain a friend until they become romantically involved.
Silver bird, fly my lady away
Reiteration of the desire for the plane to take her away.
Silver bird, take her over the bay
Expressing the wish for the plane to carry her across the bay.
Silver bird, give my lady a ride
Requesting the plane to provide her with a ride.
And let her go see what's on the other side
Encouraging her to explore what lies beyond her current situation.
Silver bird, fly my lady away
Reiteration of the desire for the plane to take her away.
Pretty bird, today is the day (silver bird, take her over the bay)
Emphasizing the urgency for departure, repeating the sentiment of "today is the day."
(Oh, silver bird) silver bird, give my lady a ride
Repeating the desire for the plane to give her a ride.
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