Birds You Cannot See
Invisible Avian Allegories: Unseen Messengers in the ShadowsLyrics
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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