Lyrics
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
A blackbird is singing during the late hours of the night.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Metaphorically refers to taking one's damaged or hurt self ("broken wings") and learning to overcome hardships.
All your life
Throughout your entire existence.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Indicates that one has been anticipating or expecting this particular moment of realization or opportunity.
Black bird singing in the dead of night
Reiteration of the blackbird singing in the darkness.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Symbolic phrase urging someone to look beyond their pain or difficulties ("sunken eyes") and learn to perceive the world anew.
All your life
Throughout your entire existence.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
Expresses the anticipation of breaking free from constraints or limitations.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Directs the blackbird to fly away, possibly indicating the urge for freedom or escape.
Into the light of the dark black night.
Suggests moving towards enlightenment or clarity ("light") despite the darkness and challenges.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Repetition emphasizing the encouragement for flight or liberation.
Into the light of the dark black night.
Reiteration of seeking light in the midst of darkness.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Reiteration of the blackbird singing during the late hours of the night.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Repeated metaphorical call to overcome difficulties and learn to soar despite being broken or hurt.
All your life
Throughout your entire existence.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
Reiteration of the anticipation or expectation of this specific moment or opportunity.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
Emphasizes the prolonged anticipation or readiness for this moment.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Reiterates the sense of readiness or expectation for the awaited moment.
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