Lyrics
You need a change, you need a change
You are in need of a change, a transformation in your life.
The clouds they come and bring the rain
The challenges or difficulties you face are like clouds bringing rain, symbolizing troubles.
And from what they've heard
People have heard something about you.
You're a mockingbird who flew away
Comparing you to a mockingbird that has flown away, suggesting you've distanced yourself or escaped.
You stayed so long, you lost your way
You've been away for a significant amount of time, and as a result, you've lost your path or purpose.
Can't find you home
You can't locate your home, possibly implying a sense of displacement or confusion.
And I know today could be the day
There's an acknowledgment that today might be the day for a positive change.
That the song you sing don't have to be the same
Suggesting that the song or message you convey doesn't have to be consistent or stagnant.
And you know that mockingbirds they say
Referencing the idea that mockingbirds, like individuals, may not truly fly away or be completely free.
Not all free birds really ever fly away
Challenging the notion that all free-spirited individuals genuinely escape their circumstances.
You need a change, you need a change
Reiteration of the need for change in your life.
The sun it comes and with it pain
Similar to line 2, the sun's arrival symbolizes both hope and pain in life.
And from what they've heard
Reiteration of the fact that people have heard something about you.
You're a mockingbird who flew away
Reiterating the comparison of you to a mockingbird that has distanced itself.
You stayed so long, you lost your way
Emphasizing that your extended absence has led to a loss of direction.
Can't find your home
Restating the difficulty in finding your place or sense of belonging.
And I know today could be the day
Similar to line 8, emphasizing the potential for today to be a pivotal day for change.
That the song you sing don't have to be the same
Reiterating that the message or song you express can evolve and doesn't have to remain static.
And you know that mockingbirds they say
Re-emphasizing the idea that not all free-spirited individuals manage to escape their situations entirely.
Not all free birds really ever fly away
Continuation of the exploration of the complexities of freedom and escape.
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