Birds You Cannot See

Invisible Avian Allegories: Unseen Messengers in the Shadows
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Lyrics

There are birds in the darkness

Reference to unseen or unnoticed birds in the darkness, metaphorically associated with mysterious occurrences.

That douse electrical fires

Implies birds capable of extinguishing electrical fires, suggesting unusual or supernatural abilities.

Flaring up in nursing homes

Describes the birds causing disturbances in nursing homes, indicating unexpected or eerie events.

And the bedrooms of blind men

Suggests birds appearing in unusual places, like the bedrooms of blind men, adding to the mysterious atmosphere.

Birds you cannot see

Reiterates the presence of invisible birds, emphasizing their elusive nature.


There are birds in the darkness

Repetition of the theme, emphasizing the continued existence of unseen birds.

That nest in wooden crutches

Highlights birds nesting in unexpected places, symbolizing disruption and the unexpected in life.

Eye patches and bandages

Depicts birds making homes in objects associated with injury and vulnerability, creating a surreal image.

Broken spinal columns, pots of withered plants

Expands the imagery to broken spinal columns and withered plants, conveying a sense of decay and fragility.


Birds you cannot see

Reiterates the existence of invisible birds, now filling every tree.

Filling every tree

Emphasizes the pervasive nature of these hidden birds, suggesting their influence everywhere.

Falling out of closets

Introduces birds falling out of closets, adding to the surreal and unpredictable nature of their presence.

And perched on the hands of dying men

Depicts birds perched on the hands of dying men, evoking a poignant and mysterious image.


There are birds in the darkness

Continuation of the theme, highlighting birds with unique abilities to guide or assist in unexpected situations.

That lead lost dogs off highways

Describes birds leading lost dogs off highways, symbolizing help in times of confusion or distress.

Steer boats past icebergs

Suggests birds guiding boats past dangers, adding to the theme of assistance and protection.

Save children stuck in wells

Depicts birds saving children stuck in wells, symbolizing rescue and protection in dire situations.

Birds you cannot see

Reiterates the presence of unseen birds, suggesting their involvement in various aspects of life.


There are birds in the darkness

Repetition, underscoring the ongoing theme of hidden birds.

Seen by those with tumors

Suggests that those with tumors can perceive these unseen birds, possibly alluding to a heightened awareness in challenging circumstances.

Circling common light bulbs

Depicts birds circling common light bulbs, introducing a visual element to their mysterious presence.

With blue feathered halos

Describes the birds with blue feathered halos, adding a surreal and otherworldly dimension to their appearance.

And the sound of rain

Introduces the sound of rain, potentially symbolizing renewal or cleansing associated with the presence of these birds.


Birds you cannot see

Reiteration of the pervasive nature of these invisible birds.

Filling every tree

Emphasizes their presence in every tree, reinforcing the idea of their ubiquity.

Falling out of closets

Introduces birds falling out of closets, a recurring motif signifying unpredictability and the unexpected.

And perched on the hands of dying men

Reiterates the image of birds perched on the hands of dying men, connecting to mortality and the mysterious aspects of life.

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