Capsized
Andrew Bird Lyrics


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Now when you wake up
Night's falling, someone is by your side
Pull it together, darling you're not alone

But when you break up
Sky's falling, no one is on your side
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break-up, this ship is capsized
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break-up, this ship is capsized

Just keep your lamp on

Now he's a dyin' bed-maker
He's a dyin' bed-maker Jesus gonna make my
It's a holy ghost, holy ghost religion
It's a holy ghost religion, Jesus gonna make my

And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break-up, this ship is capsized
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break-up, this ship is capsized

And when you wake up
Night's falling, someone is by your side
Pull it together, darling you're not alone

But when you break up
Sky's falling, no one is on your side
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone





And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized

Overall Meaning

In Andrew Bird's song Capsized, the lyrics speak of the ups and downs of a relationship. The first verse talks about the comfort of having someone by your side at night, while the second verse depicts the loneliness and feeling of being abandoned when a relationship ends. The chorus repeats the lines "And when you wake up, another sunrise, another break-up, this ship is capsized," conveying the idea that every new day brings new challenges and potential for heartbreak.


In the bridge, the lyrics shift to talk about a man who is dying and finding comfort in his faith. The words "He's a dyin' bed-maker, he's a dyin' bed-maker, Jesus gonna make my" are repeated, suggesting that the man is preparing for his final moments and is relying on his religious beliefs to see him through. This contrast between the themes of love and loss in the verses and the lyrics about death and religion in the bridge adds depth and complexity to the song.


Overall, Capsized is a poignant and contemplative exploration of the highs and lows of relationships, punctuated by moments of faith and mortality.


Line by Line Meaning

Now when you wake up
Right now, when you open your eyes


Night's falling, someone is by your side
It is nighttime and you have someone next to you


Pull it together, darling you're not alone
Get yourself together, my dear, you have someone there for you


But when you break up
However, when your relationship ends


Sky's falling, no one is on your side
You will feel like everything is crashing down and nobody is there to support you


Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
You will be left alone with your own problems and messes to clean up


And when you wake up, another sunrise
And when you awaken to a new day


Another break-up, this ship is capsized
Another relationship ending and feeling like everything is sinking


Just keep your lamp on
However, keep your hope and light shining


Now he's a dyin' bed-maker
Now he is dying after a life of manual labor


He's a dyin' bed-maker Jesus gonna make my
He believes that Jesus will save him before he dies


It's a holy ghost, holy ghost religion
It is a religion focused on the Holy Spirit


It's a holy ghost religion, Jesus gonna make my
He believes that Jesus will save him before he dies due to his religious faith


Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
You will be left alone with your own problems and messes to clean up


And when you wake up, another sunrise
And when you awaken to a new day


Another break-up, this ship is capsized
Another relationship ending and feeling like everything is sinking


And when you wake up
And when you awaken


Night's falling, someone is by your side
It is nighttime and you have someone next to you


Pull it together, darling you're not alone
Get yourself together, my dear, you have someone there for you


But when you break up
However, when your relationship ends


Sky's falling, no one is on your side
You will feel like everything is crashing down and nobody is there to support you


Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
You will be left alone with your own problems and messes to clean up


Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
You will be left alone with your own problems and messes to clean up


Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
You will be left alone with your own problems and messes to clean up


And when you wake up, another sunrise
And when you awaken to a new day


Another break up, this ship is capsized
Another relationship ending and feeling like everything is sinking




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW WEGMAN BIRD

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Clue Vios

Now when you wake up
Night's falling someone is by your side
Pull it together, darling you're not alone

But when you break up
Sky's falling, no one is on your side
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone

[Chorus]
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized

Just keep your lamp on

[Verse 2]
Now he's a dyin' bed maker
He's a dyin' bed maker Jesus gonna make my...
It's a holy ghost, holy ghost religion
It's a holy ghost religion Jesus gonna make my...

[Chorus]
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized

[Verse 3]
And when you wake up
Night's falling, someone is by your side
Pull it together, darling you're not alone

But when you break up
Sky's falling, no one is on your side
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone

[Chorus]
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized



All comments from YouTube:

Pippi Amorin

One of my favourite artists ever. It's funny because for years and years I cherished some of his songs I had found by chance, but never looked much into it. I thought those pieces were like chocolate: I couldn't toss them around. Thought there couldn't be more material just as brilliant. But lately I've been engulfing in all his work and it's absolute joy, power, inspiration. He's a classic.

Dillon Snyder

fantastic. I just discovered Bird, every album is gold. where is the red carpet for this man?

tamie341

He actually is pretty well regarded, not in the mainstream but he gets alot of critical praise

Lisette Elbers

Superb 😍

brooke bird

he was at the Grammy's red carpet today but didn't win :(

Fábio Bittencourt

Batidas de músicas brasileiras 😍

Anni Young

I feel like this song is so underrated
This is liquid gold

Ooh Lah Lah Ah!

Also nice to hear in the late after dark right after having a lot a lot of fun dreaming while sleeping, I love really really this ih! 😌🎤🎧🎵🎶⭐💗

Clue Vios

Now when you wake up
Night's falling someone is by your side
Pull it together, darling you're not alone

But when you break up
Sky's falling, no one is on your side
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone

[Chorus]
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized

Just keep your lamp on

[Verse 2]
Now he's a dyin' bed maker
He's a dyin' bed maker Jesus gonna make my...
It's a holy ghost, holy ghost religion
It's a holy ghost religion Jesus gonna make my...

[Chorus]
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized

[Verse 3]
And when you wake up
Night's falling, someone is by your side
Pull it together, darling you're not alone

But when you break up
Sky's falling, no one is on your side
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone
Spoon dirty laundry, darling you're all alone

[Chorus]
And when you wake up, another sunrise
Another break up, this ship is capsized

Lisette Elbers

Bird's singin, lyrics, compositions and playing of his band members fabulous and on top of it...these drumzzz wow!!!

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