Blackbird
Amarcord 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.
(whistling)
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.
(whistling)
Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
(whistling)
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




You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.

Overall Meaning

The song "Blackbird" by Amarcord is a beautiful and poetic song that speaks of the struggle of freedom and finding one's own path. The song begins with the image of a blackbird singing in the dead of night, a common symbol of freedom and the desire to soar. The lyrics then proceed to speak directly to the blackbird, asking it to take its broken wings and learn to fly, and to take its sunken eyes and learn to see.


The repetition of the phrase "all your life" in each verse emphasizes the idea that the blackbird has been waiting for this moment to arise, suggesting that the struggle to be free has been ongoing and perhaps even difficult. The whistling breaks between verses add a sense of anticipation and wonder, creating a space for reflection on the message of the song.


Overall, "Blackbird" is a song that speaks to the human desire for freedom, encouraging listeners to take flight and find their own path in the world, just like the blackbird who emerges from the darkness to fly into the light.


Line by Line Meaning

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing during a very peaceful and quiet time of the night


Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Use your past struggles and mistakes as an opportunity to gain strength and succeed


All your life
Throughout all of your existence


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been hoping for a chance like this to come your way


(whistling)
Musical interlude


Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird continues to sing in the peaceful night


Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Open your eyes to the beauty of the world and gain a new perspective


All your life
Throughout all of your existence


You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You've been longing for a moment where you can break free from your limitations


(whistling)
Musical interlude


Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
The blackbird is encouraged to take off and soar


Into the light of the dark black night
Embrace the darkness and find the light within it


(whistling)
Musical interlude


Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
The blackbird is again encouraged to take off and soar


Into the light of the dark black night.
Embrace the darkness and find the light within it


Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird's peaceful singing continues


Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Use your struggles as a way to gain strength and succeed


All your life
Through every moment of your existence


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been hoping for a chance to succeed and this is it


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been hoping for a chance to succeed and this is it


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been hoping for a chance to succeed and this is it


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been hoping for a chance to succeed and this is it




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