Message to Michael
Wings of Longing: A Kentucky Bluebird's Message to Michael
Lyrics
Spread your wings for New Orleans
Encouragement to explore or embrace New Orleans.
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
Symbolic reference to a bluebird leaving, possibly representing freedom or departure.
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael
Sending a message to someone named Michael.
He sings each night in some cafe
Michael is a singer performing in cafes to seek wealth and fame.
In his search to find wealth and fame
Michael is on a quest for success and recognition.
I hear Michael has gone and changed his name
Indication that Michael has undergone a significant change, including possibly a name change.
It's a year since he was here
One year has passed since Michael's last visit.
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
Reiteration of the bluebird motif, signaling departure.
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael
Continuation of the message to Michael.
Tell him I miss him more each day
Expressing longing and missing Michael every day.
As his train pulled out down the track
Reference to Michael leaving on a train.
Michael promised he'd soon be coming back
Michael promised to return despite his journey.
Oh tell him how my heart just breaks in two
Conveying deep emotional pain caused by Michael's absence.
Since he journeyed far
Noting the distance traveled by Michael.
And even though his dreams of fame fell through
Despite Michael's dreams of fame not materializing, he remains special to the speaker.
To me he will always be a star
Michael is perceived as a star by the speaker.
Spread your wings for New Orleans
Repeating the call to explore or embrace New Orleans.
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
Reiteration of the bluebird motif, suggesting departure.
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael
Continuing the message to Michael.
Ask him to start for home today
Urging Michael to return home immediately.
When you find him please let him know
Requesting the messenger to inform Michael of unwavering love, regardless of his financial status.
Rich or poor, I will always love him so
Expressing unconditional love for Michael, whether he is rich or poor.
Fly away, Kentucky bluebird
Repetition of the bluebird motif, emphasizing the idea of flying away, possibly signifying a final farewell.
Fly away, Kentucky bluebird
-Fly away, fly away, fly away, fly away
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