Shelter
♫ Birdy Lyrics


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I find shelter in this way
Under cover, hide away
Can you hear when I say
I have never felt this way

Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on
Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on

Could I be, was I there
It felt so crystal in the air
I still want to drown whenever you leave
Please teach me gently how to breathe

And I'll cross oceans like never before
So you can feel the way I feel it too

And I'll send images back at you
So you can see the way I feel it too

Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on
Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on

Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on
Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on





Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ♫ Birdy's song "Shelter" depict the singer's need for emotional shelter and a safe space in a close relationship. The singer seeks refuge from any harsh realities they may be facing, wanting to hide away with their partner. They express a desire to be understood and heard by their partner as they have never felt this way before.


The lyrics also suggest a level of vulnerability as the singer questions if they have said or done something wrong that may have caused a rift. They ask if they can make things better and seeks forgiveness, saying they will go to great lengths to make their partner feel the same way they do. They express a willingness to cross oceans and send images back to convey their feelings.


The overall message of the song seems to be about the importance of communication, understanding, and forgiveness in a relationship. It highlights how even small misunderstandings can make us feel vulnerable and cause us to seek shelter.


Line by Line Meaning

I find shelter in this way
I find a sense of safety and comfort from my troubles by hiding away and taking cover.


Under cover, hide away
I conceal myself from outside forces that could cause me harm or pain in order to feel secure.


Can you hear when I say
Do you understand the depth of my emotions when I express them to you?


I have never felt this way
These overwhelming emotions are new to me and I am unsure of how to handle them.


Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Perhaps I have unintentionally caused harm or misunderstandings through my words.


Can I make it better with the lights turned on
Can I rectify the situation by shining a light on it and addressing the root of the problem?


Could I be, was I there
Did I truly experience the emotions I believed I did, or was it all in my head?


It felt so crystal in the air
The emotions were so palpable and clear that they felt almost tangible.


I still want to drown whenever you leave
I feel consumed by my emotions and helpless when you're not there to support me.


Please teach me gently how to breathe
I am in need of guidance and compassion to find my footing and regain control over my emotions.


And I'll cross oceans like never before
I am willing to go to great lengths and distances to express the depths of my emotions for you.


So you can feel the way I feel it too
I want you to understand the intensity of my emotions and feel them the way I do.


And I'll send images back at you
I will use images as a way to communicate the intensity of my emotions to you.


Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Perhaps my words have caused unintentional harm or misunderstandings.


Can I make it better with the lights turned on
I am willing to address the situation head-on and try to resolve any miscommunications or mistakes through clear communication.


Maybe I had said something that was wrong
I am still unsure if my words may have caused harm or misunderstanding.


Can I make it better with the lights turned on
I am willing to address the situation head-on and try to resolve any miscommunications or mistakes through clear communication.


Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Perhaps my words have caused unintentional harm or misunderstandings.


Can I make it better with the lights turned on
I am willing to address the situation head-on and try to resolve any miscommunications or mistakes through clear communication.


Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Perhaps my words have caused unintentional harm or misunderstandings.


Can I make it better with the lights turned on
I am willing to address the situation head-on and try to resolve any miscommunications or mistakes through clear communication.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT, OLIVER DAVID SIM, JAMES THOMAS SMITH, BARIA QURESHI

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Lyrics:

I've been sleepless at night, 'cause I don't know how I feel
I've been waiting on you, just to say something real
There's a light on the road and I think you know
Morning has come and I have to go

I don't know why, I don't know why
We need to break so hard
I don't know why we break so hard

But if we're strong enough to let it in
We're strong enough to let it go oh oh
Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now

If I look back to the start, now I know
I see everything true
There's still a fire in my heart, my darling
But I'm not burning for you
We've started it wrong and I think you know
We waited too long, now I have to go

I don't know why, I don't know why
We need to break so hard
I don't know why we break so hard

But if we're strong enough to let it in
We're strong enough to let it go oh oh
Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now

Who says, who says
Who says, who says

Who says truth is beauty after all?
And who says love should break us when we fall?

But if we're strong enough to let it in
We're strong enough to let it go oh oh
Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now
Let it all go, let it all go, let it all out now
We're strong enough to let it go oh oh



@myabalqis6789

I've been sleepless at night
'Cause I don't know how I feel
I've been waiting on you
Just to say something real

There's a light on the road
And I think you know
Morning has come
And I have to go

I don't know why, I don't know why
We need to break so hard
I don't know why we break so hard

But if we're strong enough
To let it in
We're strong enough
To let it go

Let it all go, let it all go
Let it all out now

If I look back to the start now
I know, I see everything true
There's still a fire in my heart, my darling
But I'm not burning for you

We started it wrong
And I think you know
We waited too long
Now I have to go

I don't know why, I don't know why
We need to break so hard
I don't know why we break so hard

But if we're strong enough
To let it in
We're strong enough
To let it go

Let it all go, let it all go
Let it all out now
Let it all go, let it all go
Let it all out now

Who says, who says?
Who says, who says?
Who says truth is beauty after all?
And who says love should break us when we fall?

But if we're strong enough
To let it in
We're strong enough
To let it go

Let it all go, let it all go
Let it all out now
Let it all go, let it all go
Let it all out now

We're strong enough
To let it go



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@esrnele

Does anyone else think Birdy deserves a lot more attention? 😫🥺

@amarabeatrice6693

yes..her songs are so beautiful :(

@divantirivera5447

Vastly underrated. Her voice is so rare.

@thaihippie6303

Yes I love her music, her voices and her skill but nowadays people love sexy singers. But I still love her and surely never change

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