Blackbird
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Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
Blackbird fly
Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night
Blackbird fly
Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
"Blackbird" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. The song, from the album "The Laws of Illusion," is a simple, acoustic number with an uplifting message. In the first verse, McLachlan describes a blackbird singing in the dead of night, and urges it to "take these broken wings and learn to fly." She then tells the bird that "all your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise." In the second verse, she encourages the bird to "take these sunken eyes and learn to see," and to embrace the freedom it has been waiting for.
The lyrics of "Blackbird" have been interpreted in several ways. Some people see the blackbird as a symbol of hope or freedom, while others see it as a representation of the human soul. The song is widely regarded as an optimistic and empowering message about overcoming adversity and learning to live life to the fullest. The repeated refrain of "Blackbird fly/Into the light of the dark black night" is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
In the midst of darkness, this bird is singing.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Use your struggles to strengthen and propel yourself forward.
All your life
Throughout your existence
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've longed for this moment to come, where you can finally take flight and be free.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Take your struggles and use them to gain a new perspective.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
All along, you've been waiting for liberation from your struggles.
Blackbird fly
Take off and soar!
Into the light of the dark black night
Even in the midst of darkness, there is still light to be found.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Once again, you've been yearning for the chance to rise above and take flight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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