The Bird
Timeless Reflections: Embracing Love and Freedom in 'The Bird'
Lyrics
I might go to the mountain to spy,
Contemplating going to a mountain for observation.
And I see all the pretty snow,
Observing the beautiful snow on the mountain.
And I dream that dream I dream no matter where I go,
Reflecting on a consistent dream regardless of location.
We were still young like when we met,
Remembering a time when both individuals were young.
And I hadn't fucked it all up yet,
Acknowledging a period before personal mistakes.
And you wanted me to be with you like before,
Recalling a desire for rekindling a previous relationship.
What I like about time is it don't ask why,
Appreciating time's lack of inquiry into reasons.
What I like about love is it makes me cry,
Expressing how love evokes emotional responses.
What I like about the bird is she don't need nothing but sky,
Admiring the bird's independence and freedom.
And I know you tried to tell me then,
Acknowledging someone's attempt to communicate a message.
No one could bear the shit I put on them,
Realizing the impact of one's actions on others.
And I guess you wonder why you even let me in,
Questioning why someone allowed entry into their life.
Well so do I,
Expressing personal confusion about a situation.
And in my dream I never make you pay,
Imagining a scenario where the partner isn't punished in dreams.
For all the things you did and did not say,
Reflecting on unspoken words and actions.
I was ready to be good to you,
Feeling prepared to treat the partner well.
And make you stay,
Desiring the partner's continued presence.
And you took me to the carnival town,
Recalling a visit to a town with carnival attractions.
And we rode the rides up and down,
Experiencing amusement rides with the partner.
And we watched the birds watch us smile,
Noticing birds observing their joyful moments.
And then they flew away,
Observing the birds flying away.
What I like about time is it don't ask why,
Reiterating the aspect of time not demanding explanations.
What I like about love is it makes me cry,
Highlighting love's ability to evoke tears.
What I like about the bird is she don't need nothing but sky,
Admiring the bird's freedom and self-sufficiency.
And I know you think my life's a crime,
Recognizing someone's negative perception of the singer's life.
And you talk about it to your wife sometimes,
Acknowledging discussions about the singer's life with another person's spouse.
You all shake your heads and sigh,
Noting the disapproving reactions of others.
Oh believe me I shake mine
Expressing shared disappointment or frustration.
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