Prehistoric Bird
Flight of Freedom: A Journey Beyond Limits
Lyrics
Prehistoric bird
Expresses the existence of a primitive or ancient bird.
Headed for the ocean
Suggests the bird is heading towards the ocean.
Can I catch a ride
Asks if the speaker can hitch a ride with the bird.
From my view it looks so fun
The speaker finds the ocean appealing from their perspective.
Got to pay our dues
Implies that there are obligations or challenges to overcome.
Before we hit the coastline
Before reaching the coastline, there are tasks or difficulties to face.
Just a ball of blue
Describes Earth as a sphere seen from above, possibly from the bird's viewpoint.
Somewhere in the sunshine
Refers to a sunny location on Earth.
The cities down below
Mentions urban areas, specifically observing New York City.
I see New York shine like a fire
Portrays New York shining brightly, possibly due to city lights.
The sparks must be their headlights
Suggests that the lights resemble sparks, likely from vehicles.
And the bridges take them higher
References bridges and their role in elevating things.
We proved it once again
Asserts a past success, possibly related to trusting instincts.
When we trusted in a feeling
Reiterates the importance of trusting feelings in decision-making.
But did we ever doubt
Raises the question of whether doubt ever existed in their choices.
That the highest was the ceiling
Suggests that the highest point reached was the limit.
The arctic was the first stop
Indicates the first stop as the Arctic, possibly symbolizing a challenging environment.
Since then I've lost the feeling
Expresses a loss of a particular emotion or sensation.
By taking what I was given
Reflects on taking what was given and turning it into stealing.
And changing it to stealing
Suggests a parallel between the speaker and the prehistoric bird.
The bird gave up as I did
Implies that both the bird and the speaker gave up on something.
In this ever coldest weather
Describes enduring extremely cold weather.
Hold the flight and spend the night
Suggests a pause in the journey to stay warm.
And keep warm between my feathers
Describes seeking warmth between the bird's feathers.
Prehistoric bird
Repeats the imagery of a prehistoric bird heading towards the ocean.
Headed for the ocean
Reiterates the bird's journey to the ocean.
Can I catch a ride
Repeats the question of hitching a ride from the bird.
From my view it looks so fun
Reiterates the speaker's view of the ocean as enjoyable.
Got to pay our dues
Reiterates the idea of facing challenges or obligations before reaching the coastline.
Before we hit the coastline
Repeats the concept of overcoming difficulties before reaching the coastline.
Just a ball of blue
Repeats the imagery of Earth as a ball of blue in the sunshine.
Somewhere in the sunshine
Repeats the reference to a sunny location on Earth.
Just a ball of blue
Repeats the image of Earth as a ball of blue in the sunshine.
Somewhere in the sunshine
Repeats the reference to a sunny location on Earth.
Just a ball of blue
Repeats the image of Earth as a ball of blue in the sunshine.
Somewhere in the sunshine
Repeats the reference to a sunny location on Earth.
Etc.
Repeats the previous lines or suggests a continuation.
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