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Two Birds
Regina Spektor Lyrics
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One tries to fly away
And the other watches him close from that wire
He says he wants to as well
But he is a liar
I'll believe it all
There's nothing I won't understand
I'll believe (I'll believe) it all
I won't let go of your hand
Two birds on a wire (oh-oh-oh)
One says, "C'mon" and the other says, "I'm tired"
The sky is overcast and I'm sorry (oh-oh-oh)
One more or one less
Nobody's worried
I'll believe it all
There's nothing I won't understand
I'll believe (I'll believe) it all
I won't let go of your hand
Two birds of a feather
Say that they're always gonna stay together
But one's never going to let go of that wire (oh-oh-oh)
He says that he will
But he's just a liar
Two birds on a wire
One tries to fly away and the other
Watches him close from that wire
He says he wants to as well, but he is a liar
Two birds on a wire
One tries to fly away and the other
watches him closely, perhaps wondering why he's leaving, or maybe contemplating whether to join him. The bird who stays on the wire claims he wants to take off too, but he's lying. The singer, however, insists that she'll believe anything and won't let go of the person she's with.
The song seems to be about the complexities of relationships and the tensions that exist between those who want to stay put and those who want to fly away. The birds could represent human beings who differ in their aspirations and ambitions but face difficult choices about whether to stay together or part ways. The singer, meanwhile, is a kind of anchor who is neither flying nor forcing someone else to stay. Instead, she offers unwavering support and acceptance, even though she may feel conflicted about her own desires.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional tension that is both poignant and relatable. The singer empathizes with both birds and refuses to judge either of them. Ultimately, the song suggests that love and companionship are difficult, but worth holding onto, even if it means watching someone else fly away.
Line by Line Meaning
Two birds on a wire
Two individuals, possibly friends or partners, are situated in a precarious situation, symbolized by their position on a thin support.
One tries to fly away
One of the individuals seeks to break free and escape their current constraints, yearning for independence.
And the other watches him close from that wire
The other individual remains in place, observing the first one's attempts with a mix of concern and perhaps envy.
He says he wants to as well
The stationary bird expresses a desire to join in the escape, suggesting a longing for freedom.
But he is a liar
However, it becomes clear that this assertion is insincere; the second bird lacks the true desire or courage to leave.
I'll believe it all
The singer is open to trusting everything, embracing the narrative despite its contradictions.
There's nothing I won't understand
The singer is ready to empathize with any situation or emotion, expressing unconditional understanding.
I'll believe (I'll believe) it all
Persistent affirmation of faith in their relationship or partnership, despite potential deceit.
I won't let go of your hand
A commitment to offer support and companionship, refusing to sever the bond despite challenges.
Two birds on a wire (oh-oh-oh)
Reiterating the earlier imagery, emphasizing the precariousness of their situation.
One says, 'C'mon' and the other says, 'I'm tired'
A conversation that highlights the tension; one urges action while the other expresses fatigue and reluctance.
The sky is overcast and I'm sorry (oh-oh-oh)
A gloomy atmosphere reflects feelings of regret or sadness, suggesting a heaviness in their situation.
One more or one less
Contemplating the impact of loss, indicating that the absence of one doesn't significantly alter the other’s experience.
Nobody's worried
A resignation to their situation, suggesting that others are indifferent to their struggles.
I'll believe it all
Reaffirming the openness to accept the complexities of love and relationships.
There's nothing I won't understand
Again expressing a willingness to comprehend the deeper emotions and circumstances.
I'll believe (I'll believe) it all
Reiterating the resolve to trust the relationship, despite recognizing the potential for dishonesty.
I won't let go of your hand
Reasserting the commitment to remain supportive and connected, reinforcing the bond.
Two birds of a feather
Indicating a likeness or shared experience between the two individuals, suggesting they are alike in many ways.
Say that they're always gonna stay together
They express a promise or hope of everlasting companionship, yet this may be more aspirational than realistic.
But one's never going to let go of that wire (oh-oh-oh)
Despite the claim of unity, one bird clings to their current situation, fearing to let go and face the unknown.
He says that he will
The bird conveys an intention to take a leap of faith and commit to a change.
But he's just a liar
It becomes evident that this declaration is false; the individual lacks the true intent or bravery to change.
Two birds on a wire
Revisiting the image of the two individuals, emphasizing the ongoing theme of duality and connection.
One tries to fly away and the other
Reiterating the conflict between the desire for freedom and the complications of attachment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Regina Spektor
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@martinus4202
It's incredible how many meanings this song can have. Friendships, relationships, depression...
I like to think that the birds are every single one of us, looking back in the past. We tend to look back at what we have lost and at the mistakes we made, instead of looking forward, thus failing to notice the opportunities moving away from us.
We tell ourselves we won't think about it anymore, we'll keep going, but we always end up in the deep thought, thinking what better we could have done. So while a part of us wants to move on, there will always be this one part of us that is static, inert.
"There's nothing I won't understand." I believe this to be our hindsight and the previous line to be our desperate willingness and desire to change our past.
"I won't let go of your hand." yet again, the aforementioned desperate desire to stop the unstoppable wave of bad conscience.
I'll be a better partner, just please come back to me.
I'll be a better friend, so please don't leave me.
I'll be a better person, so please just make everything good again.
The meaning of the song may or may not be negative(it really depends on the point of view), but the song is beautiful anyway.
@Thekitt13
I'm proud of you for waking up.
I'm proud of you for brushing your hair.
I'm proud of you for breathing.
I'm proud of you for making your bed.
I'm proud of you for eating.
I'm proud of you for TRYING to eat.
I'm proud of you for drinking water,
I'm proud of you for being here.
I'm proud of you for being you.
I'm proud of you for smiling.
I'm proud of you for continuing on even when things are difficult for you.
I'm proud of you for standing up.
I'm proud of you for blinking.
I'm proud of you for getting out of bed after spending the whole day in bed.
I'm proud of you for brushing your teeth.
I'm proud of you for standing up.
I'm proud of you for sitting down.
I'm proud of you for defending yourself.
I'm proud of you for believing in yourself.
I'm proud of you for simply trying.
I'm proud of you for being alive.
IM PROUD OF YOU. ❤
From the random stranger on the internet
@Lava_Zoid
To the person who read this,
It’s been hard for you, I know, and it makes me sad that you don’t see yourself in the way I see you. Sometimes they are things in life that cause us to loose ourselves, and the way you have is so unimaginable painful. I miss your smile, the way your eyes light up the whole room just by the sound of your laughter. I miss the way you accepted the way you look in the mirror without cursing yourself out about how ugly you look. I miss the way you didn’t think of yourself as a failure because everyone makes mistakes, we all have flaws and we all aren’t perfect. It’s painful to see that no one around you seems to see the pain trough your eyes, but, stranger, I do, I see how heavy your heart is and how comforting the sadness for you might be, how afraid your heart is of happiness because it disappears in the end, right? You don’t know how much impact you have in this world and it’s sad to see that your demons fight against you and want to take over you. Because you do make change, it’s something so simple and little that brightens up someone’s whole world, it can be a small smile from your lips, the way you look at things you’re passionate about, the way you make yourself eat even though it’s been hard for you lately, the way you zoom out and go in your own world, you brighten up my world by reading this, it means a lot to me that you’re here, existing, but I don’t want you to just exist, you deserve to feel alive. You deserve to get up in the morning and feel good about yourself. You deserve to feel something- to feel every damn second alive in this lifetime. It’s heartbreaking that you think you’re not capable of being loved, because you are, I love you trough all my words and I hope you let it happen in your heart. Love is scary, I know, maybe you heart had been broken once and since then you wanted to be rather numb than feel ever again, it hurts me how you punish yourself, does it not deserve love? Because YOU DO deserve love, please forgive yourself, it’s not your fault that the demons want to take over your beautiful heart. You’re not a bad person for distancing yourself from others, but you deserve someone to talk to, you deserve someone to listen. I am listening, you can tell me what’s wrong. It’s everything, isn’t it? There’s something pulling your heartstrings on the ground and no one seems to understand how misunderstood you feel, it’s heartbreaking to know that I am behind the screen and can’t give you a hug, that’s why I will give you a big warm virtual hug and send you lots of love :). You matter. You are worthy. You are loved. You deserve good things. You deserve someone to listen. You deserve to eat and drink. You deserve to feel good and alive. You deserve to smile. You deserve a hug. You deserve to be all the things you want to be, because you deserve to have and feel good things happening to you and have a fulfilled life. I know I might not know you personally but I care about you so much, I write this because I want you to stay here with me, I want you to hold on a little longer because you matter so much to me, because I will not let you give up on yourself. I want you to see that you should not give up on yourself because you DESERVE GOOD THINGS. I want you to look back on the time when you were a kid, you didn’t give up when you tried to swim for the first time, you didn’t give up when you tired to walk for the first time and fell, you never gave up on yourself, you always kept on pushing forwards, so why can’t you now? I know it’s tiring, your mentally tired, but dont your younger self deserve good things? look back at your eyes that used to be full of hope, look back on those dreams. Don’t let yourself fall, you deserve better. We will both fight, I will fight for you. I won’t let those demons get to you. You can hold on to me, I won’t let you down :). Whenever you feel lonely, then look at the sky, I always look at it and think about you. Yes, you, because it makes me happy that there’s someone looking right back, maybe we can’t see each other but I can feel your presence here with me and that’s enough for me, because I am glad your heart is beating and you’re still fighting. You’re so much stronger thank you think, you didn’t leave your spot on this earth even if you wanted to, you belong here, even though it doesn’t feel like it, when you don’t feel like belonging than build your own home here, put all your love in it and dreams. Think of you as a star when you feel alone, you shine because your heart is good, no matter what mistake you made, no matter about the past you had, you’re one of the stars that shine bright in the universe because you’re heart is beautiful, that’s why the demons in your mind wants to have it. As one of the stars you see others stars, maybe they have felt the same way as you do at some point in there life, but they lighten up the universe with each other’s presence. You’re a star for me, maybe you don’t see it yourself but I can see it, you’re beautiful from inside and out, your body is beautiful the way it is. You make me happy by reading this, you make me feel something by your presence and when you can make me feel that way than you also make other people feel that way about you too. I hope you stay for yourself and don’t let your story get written by others but by yourself, it’s your story not theirs. As you can see, I say a lot of “I hope” because I have hope for you even if you don’t have it for yourself, I see hope in you even though you might want to give up. That’s why I hope you won’t see the world in darkness and will see it colorful again, I hope I will give you a glimpse of hope and make the world you see a bit colorful for today. My favorite color is yellow, and I hope the next time you see the color yellow you will think about my words. If someone left you than don’t blame yourself, don’t think you weren’t enough, don’t lower yourself for someone who couldn’t see the awesomeness in you. If you lost someone I am so sorry for your loss, they want you happy, I hope you don’t feel guilty or regret because you were there, you spend enough time with them, they want you to be happy. They are in a good and safe place now. If someone broke your heart than I am so sorry that they couldn’t see the way you look so beautiful because of the heart you have. Anyone who gets to be with you, doesn’t know how fucking lucky he/ she/ they is :). If you aren’t accepted at home or in general than I am so sorry that you have to deal with someone/ something you shouldn’t be ashamed of, I accept you and support you, I accept you as a human being no matter what race, religion, nationality, skin color, or sexuality you have. You’re safe here with me :). You’re not useless, you’re not a burden to anyone. You’re not a problem, you’re human and your feelings are valid. You’re not being dramatic.Please don’t starve yourself, you deserve food and to drink, I know it’s hard. It hurts to see that you’re in so much pain :( you deserve so much man, don’t let your emotions control you. Don’t let them get the best of you. I am sorry no one is noticing, I wish /hope I could take your pain away for today or even for a moment while you’re reading this. If no one told you, I am so proud of you, you’re reading this and it’s enough for me to be proud of you because you’re here and that’s all that matters to me. If it’s night for you, go to sleep, I know it’s hard to fall asleep right now but you deserve a good sleep. If you have nightmares, please, don’t let them fight you. If it’s day for you, don’t start it by such sad music, I know it’s impossible to have a good day with such mindset but take baby steps, start by drinking two cups of water everyday in the morning and so on.. You will start building little healthy habits. If it’s evening for you, you’re probably overwhelmed and stressed, I want you to know it’s okay to feel the way you feel. You don’t need to be scared, of course you’re overwhelmed or stressed, I mean who wouldn’t? But it’s important to know that when you feel that way you should do a little self care, such as taking a bath for example? You deserve to feel at ease and relaxed.
And if you are somewhere in between I hope you know that you’re so strong for breathing despite the pain, I know you will make it :) I believe in you. All I want for you is to stay here, I really mean all my words, even if there is a lot of unsaid things I want to tell u and my text is getting longer and longer,I want you here.
I hope one day your smile will become a genuine one where you don’t need to fake it anymore, because I can’t say this enough, you deserve a good smile and to feel alive. You’re worth more than every fucking cent in this world.
You can let go for today, I got you, you can cry your heart out as much as you want, but don’t let it tear you down and let your emotions control you by giving up. Crying is not weakness. If you still feel alone I dedicate you a song as your friend.
“Dusk till Dawn- Zayn feat. Sia (I prefer the slow version)” I hope you can think of me and will remind yourself of my words, I will for sure think of you.
In case no one told you and you’re unsure yourself, you’re a good person and I am so happy you’re here.
I hope this is enough to stay today, tomorrow will be a new day, a new start, let go now. Enough with beating yourself up for today, okay?
Life for those who couldn’t, smile for those who forgot what a genuine smile is, love like there’s no other, hug like its your last one.
If you read all of it, until tomorrow my friend :)
have a good day and great years.
I love you so much and am so proud of you, I hope you will remember my words-lava zoid, the stranger that cares more about you than anything :)
@TheOneTruePesky
To anyone in the future who ever finds this comment:
There was a girl I fell in love with. Loved her more than anything. She was my first true love and I was certain that she was the one I wanted for the rest of my life.
While I was ready to leave behind my past and let her be a part of my life, and myself a part of hers, I slowly realized she was the “bird on the wire,” and was too afraid to take the jump out of her comfort zone.
I made a lot of mistakes, too, and our bond dissolved over time because of it. I think she hates me now, and it hurts knowing that. Even more so when i remember the special bond we had before. I don’t think there’s any hope of repairing it, but I guess time will tell.
(Please don’t judge this comment too harshly, it’s 5AM and I’m emotional lol)
@heycassiopeia
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@lonelyleaf-quit.1183
@Sean Foster same
@bea10unicornio24
i love song🤍🤍
@rhynomu
I love the song
@rannomaya_.
@Sean Foster same
@juliannamathews4470
Love this song so so so so much
@simalyav
This evokes so many different emotions on me
@Maybellineee_
Same
@georgiemwa3687
Same
@stillwithje0n
Simal askim