Petals
Biirdie Lyrics
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And I don't feel so good
Sad eyes bring me down
Swing petals to the ground
A teenage girl sits near
In a cul-de-sac, stained glass mirror
She's pulls a pistol, points the slide at me
To where the stars sleep
Don't let your petals fall
Hide 'em away
If your hearts been broken
Let it all return
One day it'll all return
Cuz we were born into shipyards
Where masts and star born cities
Our anchor drags
Of masts, of grass, of rocks, and stuff like that
Bright light of the silver sun and moon
Find our way too
The lyrics to Biirdie's song "Petals" convey a sense of sadness, longing and hopelessness, encapsulating the emotions that come with feeling lost and disconnected from the world around. The opening line "smells like spring again, and I don't feel so good" sets the mood for the song, indicating a feeling of melancholy that permeates throughout. The use of the word "again" suggests that the feeling of sadness is something the singer has experienced before, and the return of spring is a reminder of happier times that are no longer present. The sad eyes that bring the singer down indicate a feeling of sadness that is shared by others.
The line "Swing petals to the ground" brings to mind an image of a person plucking petals off a flower, a gesture that is often used to determine whether or not someone loves another. This adds to the feeling of disconnectedness and sadness that runs through the song. The introduction of the teenage girl in the second verse suggests a sense of danger and instability. The cul-de-sac and stained glass mirror add to the feeling of entrapment and the girl's action of pulling a pistol and pointing it at the singer indicates a sense of hopelessness and despair.
The chorus provides some sense of hope and encouragement. The line "Don't let your petals fall, hide 'em away" suggests that it's important to hold on to hope and not give up, even when everything seems lost. The line "If your heart's been broken, let it all return, one day it'll all return" implies that even when things seem hopeless and broken, there is an eventual return to happiness and wholeness.
Line by Line Meaning
Smells like spring again
The air is fresh and floral, reminiscent of a season of new beginnings.
And I don't feel so good
Despite the pleasant aroma, the singer is emotionally discontent.
Sad eyes bring me down
The sight of despair in others only amplifies the singer's own melancholy state of mind.
Swing petals to the ground
With every gust of wind or passing motion, the petals of flowers fall from their stems and scatter to the earth.
A teenage girl sits near
A young woman is positioned in close proximity to the singer.
In a cul-de-sac, stained glass mirror
The setting features winding streets that loop back in on themselves, with windows that mirror back its surroundings through colorful panes.
She's pulls a pistol, points the slide at me
The girl suddenly brandishes a gun and aims it directly at the singer.
I stare out to where the stars sleep
The singer redirects her gaze towards the ongoing existence of celestial bodies, in contrast to the threatening actions taking place in her immediate vicinity.
To where the stars sleep
The gaze and mind wander to a far-off, peaceful place of beauty and wonderment.
Don't let your petals fall
Do not allow your essence and life force to wither or expire prematurely and without intention.
Hide 'em away
Keep your innermost thoughts, feelings, and desires close, only sharing them with those who deserve to know them.
If your hearts been broken
In the event that you have suffered emotional injury, due care and time must be taken to heal and recover as much as possible before moving forward.
Let it all return
Eventually, after experiencing loss and difficulty, order and positivity will be restored to your life.
One day it'll all return
Have faith and patience, for the chaos and darkness will eventually lift, making space for rejuvenation and possibility.
Cuz we were born into shipyards
The singer acknowledges that they were raised in an environment focused around the construction and repair of vessels.
Where masts and star born cities
The industries they were exposed to revolve around the building and launching of ships, as well as the expansion and advancement of urban areas.
Our anchor drags
Despite being surrounded by growth and industry, the singer feels weighed down and anchored by the past.
Of masts, of grass, of rocks, and stuff like that
The landscape is composed of both natural elements and manufactured creations that together influence the singer's perception of their environment.
Bright light of the silver sun and moon
The singer references the effulgence of both celestial bodies, which symbolize enlightenment and divinity.
Find our way too
These sources of light guide the artist towards their own path of purpose and self-discovery.
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.