Both members had previous musical jaunts however. London native Wykes opened for the likes of The Fall, The Jam, and The Undertones while fronting her band Dolly Mixture. Kelly was known for his stint with UK indie quartet East Village and directing promo videos for various bands.
Their first album Some Dusty was released in August 1999 on It Records (which Bob Stanley of Saint Etienne provided A&R duties for) in the UK. The follow-up Triple Echo was released in October 2001. Their last release was a rarities/odds 'n' sods compilation Reverb Deluxe in April 2003 following which an announcement claiming that Birdie had ended.
The duo still live together as a couple in London, Kelly forging ahead with a career as a documentary film director (working closely with Saint Etienne). Wykes, meanwhile, still tours with Saint Etienne as backing vocalist/supporting musician and has recently collaborated with the band on the soundtrack to their film What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? (directed by Kelly).
2. Birdie (also known as Birdie Renee) is Kimberly Fulton, a Southern California native.
Little Light
Birdie Lyrics
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I like you silly little hat!
You go,
Oh so,
So high,
In the sky
Aah,
Aaah,
I want to be your friend
We could sail the sky
Eating Moon-pie!
In the Stars,
Aaah,
In the Stars!
Aaah,
In the Stars!
Aaah,
Yeah in the Stars,
Oh the Stars, the Stars
Hello!
*bird singing*
The lyrics of "Little Light" by Birdie express a childlike wonder and fascination for the simple joys of friendship and nature. The opening lines, "Hello, Little Birdie! I like your silly little hat!" exhibit the singer's affection for this feathered friend. The ensuing lines depict the bird flying high in the sky, and the singer marvels at the beauty of the stars and the possibility of soaring alongside the bird with a Moon-pie snack in tow. The song conveys an optimistic and carefree attitude, inviting listeners to embrace the whimsical and imaginative side of life.
From a thematic perspective, "Little Light" highlights the importance of perspective and imagination in finding joy in the everyday world. The singer delights in the small pleasures of nature, and her or his playful sensibilities indicate an appreciation for the fantastical elements of life. The singer's desire to befriend the bird also reflects a longing for companionship and a sense of togetherness. Overall, "Little Light" encourages listeners to maintain their childlike sense of wonder and find magic in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, Little Birdie!
Greeting the bird and acknowledging its presence
I like you silly little hat!
Appreciating the bird's appearance, specifically its hat-like head feathers
You go,
Addressing the bird's flight
Oh so,
Implying the bird's flight is impressive or skillful
So high,
Emphasizing the bird's altitude
In the sky
Describing the bird's location
Aah,
Expressing awe or wonder
Aaah,
Continuing the expression of awe or wonder
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
Showing excitement or enthusiasm
I want to be your friend
Expressing a desire for companionship with the bird
We could sail the sky
Proposing an activity of soaring through the air together
Eating Moon-pie!
Suggesting a snack to enjoy during their flight
In the Stars,
Expanding on the idea of flight to a celestial level
Aaah,
Repeating the expression of awe or wonder
In the Stars!
Reiterating the idea of flight among the stars
Aaah,
Continuing the expression of awe or wonder
Yeah in the Stars,
Affirming the possibility and appeal of space travel
Oh the Stars, the Stars
Further emphasizing the fascination with the sky and space
Hello!
Concluding the interaction with the bird
*bird singing*
Acknowledging the bird's response or song
Contributed by Layla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.