Black Bird
Across the Universe Soundtrack/Evan Rachel Wood Lyrics


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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

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free

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

Overall Meaning

The song 'Blackbird' in the Across the Universe soundtrack is one that is layered with beautiful and thought-provoking lyrics that can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on how the listener chooses to approach them. It starts with the image of a blackbird singing in the dead of night, which is itself a powerful and resonant metaphor. The blackbird is a symbol of freedom and independence, a creature that is able to soar through the air and explore the world on its own terms. The notion of learning to fly with broken wings is an evocative one, as it speaks to the idea that even when we are at our lowest and most vulnerable, we can still find the strength and the courage to rise above our circumstances and take flight.


The lyrics go on to talk about taking sunken eyes and learning to see, which can be read as an invitation to explore the world with fresh eyes, to look beyond the surface-level details and to seek out deeper truths and meaning. The repetition of the idea that "you were only waiting for this moment to arise" is a powerful reminder that we all have the potential to achieve great things, no matter how hopeless or trapped we may feel at first. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the human spirit, of the resilience and the beauty that can be found even in the midst of the darkest times.


Line by Line Meaning

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird sings in the silence of nighttime


Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Use your powerless condition as an opportunity to achieve your dreams


All your life
Throughout your entire existence


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been anticipating a significant event that is about to happen


Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Take your distorted vision and develop a better perspective on life


You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You have been yearning for the time to be unrestrained and independent


Into the light of the dark black night
Move towards the unknown and unpredictable future


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been expecting a turning point in your life for a long time


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Your eagerness for this particular moment has been mounting up




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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