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Songbird
Eva Cassidy Lyrics


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For you there'll be no crying
For you the sun will be shining
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's all right I know it's right

And the songbirds keep singing like they
Know the score
And I love you I love you I love you
Like never before

To you I would give the world
To you I'd never be cold
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's all right I know it's right

And the songbirds keep singing like they
Know the score
And I love you I love you I love you
Like never before like never before

Like never before
Like never before

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Eva Cassidy's "Songbird" sets a positive, uplifting tone for the entire song. She tells her loved one that they bring her so much happiness that there will be no reason to cry, and that they will always see the sun shining down on them. Cassidy emphasizes that when she is with this person, she knows deep within herself that everything is going to be all right. The second verse goes into more detail about how much love Cassidy has for this person. She says that she would give them the entire world if she could and promises that they will never feel cold because her love will always keep them warm. Once again, Cassidy emphasizes that her love for this person makes her feel secure and content.


The chorus, which repeats twice in "Songbird," conveys a sense of timeless love. Cassidy sings about songbirds singing like they "know the score," suggesting that love is something universally understood and celebrated. She then declares her love three times in a row, emphasizing the emotional depth of her feelings. The phrase "like never before" puts into words the idea that the love Cassidy is experiencing with this person is unlike anything she has felt in the past, indicating a relationship that is truly special and unique.


Line by Line Meaning

For you there'll be no crying
I will do everything to make sure that you never have to cry.


For you the sun will be shining
You will always see the bright side of life.


'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
Being with you is a feeling that cannot be defined.


It's all right I know it's right
I am confident that this feeling is right.


And the songbirds keep singing like they know the score
Nature seems to be rejoicing with us.


And I love you I love you I love you
Words cannot express how much I love you.


To you I would give the world
I would go to any extent to make you happy.


To you I'd never be cold
I will always be there for you when you need me.


Like never before
This is a love that is unlike any other.


Like never before
This love is incomparable.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christine McVie

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William Kean

My wife chose this song to be played at her funeral after battling cancer for two years , I still miss her so much.

Denise Charles

I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you 🙏

Erica Stewart

It’s a beautiful song. Hope you’re coping ok. You’ll always miss her because you’ll never stop loving her ❤️

Kirsty Taylor

A beautiful song for a beautiful lady I’m sure ! So very sorry x

Tony Canter

Bless you Sir. A very moving song. Be strong and go on. It's what she would of wanted. I can feel your love for each other ❤

Ann Taylor

I heard Eva Sing this song the first time the week of my best friend's funeral. Trulisa died after a 5yr battle with Inflamatory breast cancer..what an appropriate song for your wife to have chosen. The love is there! Eva died of Cancer also.

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kpower77

My daughter passed away 4 weeks ago from ovarian cancer and we had this song sung at her funeral. She was 21. We miss her so much. Every time I play song now I feel close to her.

Teddy M

My deepest condolences. A parent should never have to know what it's like to lose a child, let alone one that was so young. May she be singing with the Angles and be at eternal peace and happiness.

Joseph Mcculloch

I am sorry to hear this. No woman should pass away at a young age to cancer.

Caroline Smith

I just can't imagine your heartbreak. I hope you eventually find peace.

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