Bye Bye Blackbird
Peggy Lee Lyrics
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Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
Pack up all my cares and woe, here I go, winging low
Bye, bye, blackbird
Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye, bye, blackbird
No one here can love or understand me
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye, bye
Bye, bye, blackbird
Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye, bye, blackbird
No one here can love or understand me
Oh what hard luck stories they all hand me
Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye, bye
In Peggy Lee's song "Bye Bye Blackbird," the lyrics speak to the feeling of isolation and loneliness, as the singer feels that no one around them can love or understand them. They are constantly being handed hard luck stories and have decided to pack up their cares and woes, and "wing low" as they say goodbye to the blackbird.
The blackbird in the song is often interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's past or their depression. By saying goodbye to the blackbird, the singer is leaving behind all the negative aspects of their life and moving towards a brighter future where somebody waits for them, perhaps a romantic partner. The repetition of the phrase "bye bye" in the chorus emphasizes the finality of the singer's decision to leave their troubles behind.
The lines "Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight" suggest that the singer may be going on a journey, perhaps to seek out this person who waits for them. The use of the word "winging" in the line "here I go, winging low" adds a sense of freedom and adventure, which contrasts with the feeling of isolation in the rest of the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bye Bye Blackbird" are a poignant reflection of the human experience of feeling lost and disconnected, and the desire to leave it all behind in search of connection and love.
Line by Line Meaning
No one here can love or understand me
I feel alone and misunderstood in this place
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
I keep hearing tales of tragedy and misfortune from everyone I encounter
Pack up all my cares and woe, here I go, winging low
I'm leaving this burden-laden world and flying away with a heavy heart
Bye, bye, blackbird
I'm saying farewell to everything that brings me down
Where somebody waits for me
There's someone out there who is waiting for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
This person waiting for me is as sweet as sugar
No one here can love or understand me
Once again, I feel alienated by those around me
Oh what hard luck stories they all hand me
The same old stories that I can't relate to keep coming my way
Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
Prepare my bed and turn on the lights, I'll be coming in late tonight
Blackbird, bye, bye
I'm leaving everything behind, so long
Bye, bye, blackbird
I'm repeating my goodbye to this world that doesn't understand me
Where somebody waits for me
Once again, there's hope that someone is waiting for me somewhere
Sugar's sweet, so is she
I know that this person, whoever they are, will be sweet
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mort Dixon, Ray Henderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sofiafrutuoso
Pack up all my cares and woe
Here I go singin' low
Bye bye blackbird
Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye bye blackbird
No one here can love or understand me
All those hard luck stories, they all hand me
Make my bed, light my light
I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye bye
Make my bed, light my light
I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye bye
@Narinjazz
Pack up all my cares and woes,
Here i go, singing low,
Bye, bye, blackbird.
Where somebody waits for me,
Sugar is sweet, so is she,
Bye, bye, blackbird.
No one here can love and understand me,
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me.
Make my bed and light the light,
I'll arrive late tonight,
Blackbird, bye, bye.
Pack up all my cares and woes,
Here i go, singing low,
Bye, bye, blackbird.
Where somebody waits for me,
Sugar is sweet, so is she,
Bye, bye, bye, bye, blackbird.
I said, no one here can love and understand me,
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me.
So, make my bed and light the light,
I'll arrive late tonight,
Blackbird, bye, bye.
Make my bed and light the light,
I'll arrive late tonight,
Blackbird,
I said blackbird,
I said blackbird,
Oh, blackbird, bye, bye.
@Camerasdontlie
My mammy of 87 years just sang this song most beautifully sheโs got dementia ๐ข๐ข๐ข๐ข Iโm absolutely in tears. Love you mammy love you forever.
@arkansasasmr780
i hope you and she are doing ok โค
@LilDrakula13
God bless her ๐๐ผ
@Camerasdontlie
@@arkansasasmr780 I wonโt lie itโs extremely hard.
@paulmetcalfe3546
manhugs bro
@TheHeesom
@@Camerasdontlie I care for people with dementia and I can assure you music takes them to a place filled with memories that evoke many feelings,your nan has you to help continue the memories and that is a beautiful memory x
@monsternationpawsup
Imagine all these legends Lady Gaga will honor in Joker Folie ร Deux, they really made history โค
@TIM.DREAMZ
King Kong 2005. Such a beautiful movie with this beautiful song!
@georgemendoza5658
Hell yea the best King Kong ever made๐ฏ
@NinteSegaRarew
Peter Jackson's version