Blackbird
Benassi Bros Feat. Paul French Lyrics

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Big blue blind black bird
standin' by, behind a breeze of boasting
Big blue blind black bird
standing by, under the sun
you're roasting
Big blue blind black bird
standing by,
beyond the bathroom window

Big blue blind black bird
standing by,
you hide behind the rainbow

spread your wings and fly
don't you bother me
fly away from me. "

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Blackbird" seem to symbolize a feeling of isolation and struggle against society's expectations. The titular bird is described as big, blue, blind, and black, indicating a sense of confusion or lack of direction. The bird is standing behind a breeze of boasting, possibly representing the constant noise and bravado of the world around us. The bird is also roasting under the sun, which could suggest an oppressive or uncomfortable environment.

The lyrics also speak of the bird hiding behind a rainbow and beyond a bathroom window. These images could represent a desire to escape or find refuge, but also a feeling of being trapped or unable to fully experience the world. The final lines, "spread your wings and fly, don't you bother me, fly away from me," seem to encourage the bird to embrace its freedom and leave behind any negative influences or limitations.

Overall, "Blackbird" is a song that speaks to the struggles of finding one's place in the world and the desire to break free from anything that holds us back.

Line by Line Meaning

Big blue blind black bird
The bird being described is big, blue, blind, and black in color.

Standin' by, behind a breeze of boasting
The bird is near and behind something that is causing a breeze, which may be causing someone to brag about their achievements.

Standing by, under the sun you're roasting
The bird is standing in the sun and may be getting too hot.

Standing by, beyond the bathroom window
The bird is standing somewhere outside beyond a bathroom window.

Standing by, you hide behind the rainbow
The bird is hiding or standing behind a rainbow.

Spread your wings and fly
The person is encouraging the bird to fly away by spreading its wings and flying.

Don't you bother me
The person does not want to be bothered by the bird and its actions.

Fly away from me.
The person wants the bird to fly away and stay away from them.

Contributed by Lauren F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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