Mockingbird

Harmony and Heartbreak: Unveiling the Meaning Behind Taj Mahal's Mockingbird
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Lyrics

Everybody have you heard?

Expressing a question to a general audience.

He's gonna buy me a mockingbird

Anticipation of receiving a mockingbird as a gift.

And if that mockingbird won't sing

If the mockingbird doesn't sing, an alternative plan is mentioned.

He's gonna buy me a diamond ring

Promising a diamond ring if the mockingbird plan fails.

And if that diamond ring won't shine

If the diamond ring doesn't shine, there's a consequence mentioned.

He's gonna surely break this heart of mine

Expressing the emotional impact if the previous plan fails.

And that's why I keep on tellin' ev'rybody, sayin'

Explaining the reason for the continuous communication.

Wo, wo, wo, wo, wo

Repetition for emphasis or emotional expression.


Hear me now and understand

Calling for attention and comprehension.

He's gonna find me some peace of mind

Expectation of finding peace of mind.

And if that peace of mind won't stay

If peace of mind doesn't last, seeking an alternative.

I'm gonna find myself a better way

Commitment to finding a better way if needed.

And if that better way ain't so

If the better way isn't successful, a willingness to adapt.

I, I, I'll ride with the tide and go with the flow

Expressing flexibility to navigate challenges.

And that's why I keep on shoutin' in your ear sayin'

Reiterating the reason for vocal communication.

Wo, wo, wo, wo, wo

Repetition for emphasis or emotional expression.


Everybody have you heard?

Repeating the initial question to a general audience.

She's gonna buy me a mockingbird

Anticipation of receiving a mockingbird as a gift (repeated).

And if that mockingbird won't sing

If the mockingbird doesn't sing, an alternative plan is mentioned (repeated).

She's gonna buy me a diamond ring

Promising a diamond ring if the mockingbird plan fails (repeated).

And if that diamond ring won't shine

If the diamond ring doesn't shine, there's a consequence mentioned (repeated).

She's gonna surely break this heart of mine

Expressing the emotional impact if the previous plan fails (repeated).

And that's why I keep on tellin' ev'rybody, sayin' no, no, no, no,no

Emphatically stating the reason for communication and refusal.


Listen now and understand

Calling for attention and understanding (repeated).

She's gonna find me some peace of mind

Expectation of finding peace of mind (repeated).

And if that peace of mind won't stay

If peace of mind doesn't last, seeking an alternative (repeated).

I'm gonna find myself a better way

Commitment to finding a better way if needed (repeated).

I might rise above , I might go below

Expressing a possibility of rising above or going below.

I, I, I'll ride with the tide and go with the flow

Expressing flexibility to navigate challenges (repeated).

And that's why I keep on shoutin' in your ears y'all

Reiterating the reason for vocal communication (repeated).

No, no, no, no, no, no, now, now, baby

Emphatic refusal and conclusion.

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