River of Birds
Flight Against Peril: Unveiling the Symbolic Journey in 'River of Birds'
Lyrics
Thousands of years
Reflecting on the enduring passage of time, suggesting a long history.
River of birds
Metaphorically describing the continuous flow of birds, possibly symbolizing life and migration.
North in the spring
Indicating the direction of the bird migration, moving northward during spring.
South in the fall
Highlighting the opposite direction of bird migration, moving southward during the fall.
Try to survive
Expressing the challenging nature of survival for the birds.
Hosts of danger
Referring to the numerous threats and risks the birds face during their journey.
Wonder how they
Pondering the resilience of the birds and how they manage to stay alive.
Make it alive
Questioning the survival strategies that allow the birds to endure dangers.
Flying high (no borders)
Advocating for unrestricted freedom, emphasizing the idea of flying without borders.
Champion (the flyway)
Promoting the idea of championing and preserving the natural flyway for the birds.
Nets and gunners
Highlighting human-induced threats like nets and hunters endangering bird populations.
Cats and windows
Referring to additional threats such as domestic cats and buildings with reflective windows.
Can we stop
Pleading for collective action to halt the perilous journey through a metaphorical gauntlet of death.
Gauntlet of death?
Questioning the continuation of harmful traditions that pose a threat to bird populations.
Senseless traditions
Decrying practices that lack meaning or reason and harm bird species.
Must be stopped
Advocating for the cessation of senseless traditions to ensure bird survival.
A species breathes
Reflecting on the fragility of a species facing the imminent risk of extinction.
Its last breath
Symbolizing the dire situation where a species is on the brink of extinction.
Get to work
Calling for action to protect and conserve bird species.
Save our birds
Encouraging efforts to safeguard and preserve the avian population.
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