Lyrics
You twist and shout and dance around
You engage in lively and expressive behavior, twisting, shouting, and dancing around.
Oh little bird I think you're the one I love
The speaker expresses affection, addressing someone as a "little bird" and suggesting they might be the one they love.
And you turn around now you're upside down
You change direction, now in a state of confusion or disarray, possibly symbolized by being "upside down."
Oh little bird I thought you'd come undone
The speaker thought the person addressed as the "little bird" would experience a breakdown or unravel.
And I hear your songs they're in my head
The speaker mentions hearing the songs of the "little bird" in their head, possibly referring to the impact of the person's words or actions.
Sing me to sleep at night in my bed my bed and I
The "little bird" sings the speaker to sleep, implying a comforting and soothing presence in the speaker's life.
Know you're scared of all the bad guys
A recognition that the "little bird" is afraid of negative influences or threats, referred to as "bad guys."
But you got a good one by your side
A reassurance that despite fears, the "little bird" has a good person beside them.
Don't you stand with your head in your hand
An urging not to remain passive or distressed, possibly implying the need for action or resilience.
Oh little bird you can fly so high
An encouragement for the "little bird" to embrace their potential and rise to great heights.
There you are now you gone so far
Observation that the "little bird" has ventured far from the speaker.
Little bird that limit is the sky
The sky is presented as the limit for the "little bird," suggesting boundless possibilities.
I hear your songs they're in my head
Reiteration of the impact of the "little bird's" songs on the speaker's thoughts.
Sing me to sleep at night in my bed my bed and I
Repeat of the comforting effect of the "little bird's" singing at bedtime.
Know you're scared of all the bad guys
Recognition that the "little bird" is fearful, but reassurance that a good companion is present.
But you got a good one by your side
Reiteration of the supportive presence of a good companion by the "little bird's" side.
Oh by your side
Emphasis on the proximity of the good companion to the "little bird."
Yea you're gonna fly
Confident assertion that the "little bird" will indeed achieve flight.
Oh you're gonna fly so high
A prediction that the "little bird" will soar to great heights.
I hear your songs in my head
Reiteration of the impact of the "little bird's" songs on the speaker's thoughts.
Play me to sleep at night in my big bed and I
Repetition of the soothing effect of the "little bird's" singing at bedtime, now in a "big bed."
Know you're scared of all the bad guys
Recognition of the "little bird's" fear of threats, with reaffirmation of the support from a good companion.
But you got a good one by your side
Final assurance that the "little bird" has a reliable and supportive companion by their side.
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