In addition to her first EP, The Animals Know, she has also released the Oher Creatures EP, Phantom Limbs EP, and Will We Get to Mars?
Bird Call gathered media attention when two of her songs, Berlin and The Animals Know, both from The Animals Know EP, were used for the Lifetime reality TV series Dance Moms, Berlin as a solo for Maddie Ziegler and The Animals Know as a solo for Brooke Hyland.
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Bird Call Lyrics
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And months could tick like seconds
It wouldn't be that easy for me
You wouldn't feel the rapture
You wouldn't hear the battles
Awoken, exploding in your heart
That's why I'm leaving
Yes, I'm leaving
Berlin
The daunting cold winter
decided this for me
It built the piles of snow between hearts
But all of it determindly
Will melt down from the sun
That will shine on long after the war
That's why I'm leaving
I'm leaving
Oh yes, I'm leaving
Yes, I'm leaving
Yes, I'm leaving
Berlin
If miles were only those of ants
And months could tick like seconds
Well then it wouldn't be that easy for me
The song "Berlin" by Bird Call is a poignant reflection on leaving a place that was once dear. The lyrics are an introspective and emotional account of the reasons for leaving and the feelings associated with it. The first stanza is a reflection on the intensity of the emotions that come with leaving somewhere behind. The singer wonders if it would be easier if time passed more quickly, and if the distance was shorter, and yet, they acknowledge that if that were the case, the impact of leaving wouldn't be as meaningful. The phrase "you wouldn't hear the battles awakened, exploding in your heart" is a powerful metaphor for the struggle and turmoil within the singer's heart.
The chorus "That's why I'm leaving, I'm leaving, Berlin" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the decision to leave and the sense of finality. The second stanza speaks of the harsh winter, creating a physical as well as emotional distance between people. The snow creates a tangible barrier between hearts, but the singer is hopeful that eventually, it will all melt away and that healing will follow. The song speaks to the experience of leaving a place that once felt like home, and the complicated emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
If miles were only those of ants
If distances were as small as ants' travel, it would not be difficult for me to leave Berlin
And months could tick like seconds
If time could pass by as quickly as seconds, leaving Berlin would not be a challenging decision for me
It wouldn't be that easy for me
However, the reality is that leaving Berlin is not an easy decision
You wouldn't feel the rapture
If distances and time were trivial, leaving Berlin would not feel as if something precious was being lost
You wouldn't hear the battles
If distances and time were insignificant, one would not have experienced the conflicts that come with leaving Berlin
Awoken, exploding in your heart
The realization of having to leave Berlin stirs up emotions, making it difficult to ignore the inner turmoil
That's why I'm leaving
All of these reasons are why I must leave Berlin
Yes, I'm leaving
Affirming once again that leaving Berlin is the right decision
The daunting cold winter
The harsh winter conditions serve as a metaphor for the challenging circumstances that led to the decision to leave Berlin
Decided this for me
The events of the winter have influenced the decision to leave Berlin
It built the piles of snow between hearts
The ice-cold conditions created a barrier between individuals and resulted in feelings of isolation and separation
But all of it determinedly
Despite the difficult situation, hope remains that things will improve
Will melt down from the sun
With time, the difficulties caused by the winter will be resolved
That will shine on long after the war
Hope remains that, long after this conflict, things will get better
Oh yes, I'm leaving
Reiterating that leaving Berlin is the right move to make
Yes, I'm leaving
Again affirming the decision to leave Berlin
Yes, I'm leaving
Once more, stating that leaving Berlin is the right choice
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.