silhouette
Birdy(버디) Lyrics
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Storms that send me out to reach
And you just wait on my defeat
So I built an army underneath
And now they got me while I sleep
And this worn-out frame will carry me
You know that I'm not done yet
There's still a fight in me left
Don't go shouting out loud
That you're claiming the crown
I'm done but not out
And the bittersweet of every new defeat
Is I'm stronger than before
Baby, on my knees, but I still believe
These broken wings will soar
Undone, my silhouette, it's all that is left of a broken heart
Leave all of my regrets to sink like shipwrecks
Through oceans dark
In the dust I wrote my name
And from the ruins, hopes were praised
'Cause all that's messed can be replaced in time
Don't go holding your breath
You know that I'm not done yet
There's still a fight in me left
Don't go shouting out loud
That you're claiming the crown
I'm done but not out
And the bittersweet of every new defeat
Is I'm stronger than before
Baby, on my knees, but I still believe
These broken wings will soar
Undone, my silhouette, it's all that is left of a broken heart
Leave all of my regrets to sink like shipwrecks
Through oceans dark
Undone, my silhouette, it's all that is left of a broken heart
Leave all of my regrets to sink like shipwrecks
Through oceans dark
Birdy's "Silhouette" is a song about resilience and the power of perseverance even in the face of defeat. The song begins by describing the singer's dreams as filled with shadows and storms that threaten to consume her. The shadows likely represent the negative thoughts and emotions that creep up in her mind, while the storms refer to the difficulties and challenges she faces in life. Despite this, the singer refuses to give up and instead builds an army of resilience and inner strength. However, these shadows eventually catch up to her, and the singer finds herself feeling worn out.
The chorus is an empowering statement that declares that the singer is not done fighting. Even though someone might be claiming victory, the singer still has fight left in her. She believes that every defeat makes her stronger and more resilient, and that her broken wings will eventually soar.
The second verse talks about the singer's journey of healing and rebuilding. She writes her name in the dust to claim her identity and starts anew from the ruins of her past. She realizes that everything that was once messed up can be replaced in time, and that she can rise again.
Overall, Birdy's "Silhouette" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the strength of the human spirit and the resilience that lies within us all. It is a call to embrace our brokenness and wounds, knowing that they are a part of us but do not define us.
Line by Line Meaning
There are shadows in my dreams
My dreams are haunted by darkness and uncertainty
Storms that send me out to reach
I face challenges that force me to fight and strive for improvement
And you just wait on my defeat
You expect me to fail and give up
So I built an army underneath
I have developed a strong support system and inner strength to help me persevere
And now they got me while I sleep
Despite my efforts, my fears and weakness still haunt me
And this worn-out frame will carry me
I may be exhausted, but I will continue to push forward
Don't go holding your breath
Don't expect me to fail or give up just yet
You know that I'm not done yet
I still have fight left in me
There's still a fight in me left
I have not given up or surrendered
Don't go shouting out loud
Don't claim victory prematurely
That you're claiming the crown
Don't assume you have won when the battle is still ongoing
I'm done but not out
I may be tired, but I will keep fighting
And the bittersweet of every new defeat
I learn and grow stronger from every setback
Is I'm stronger than before
Every obstacle I face only makes me stronger
Baby, on my knees, but I still believe
Despite my struggles, I still have hope and faith in myself
These broken wings will soar
My past pain and struggles will not hold me back from achieving greatness
Undone, my silhouette, it's all that is left of a broken heart
I am a shadow of my former self after experiencing heartbreak and defeat
Leave all of my regrets to sink like shipwrecks
I will let go of my past mistakes and failures
Through oceans dark
I will move forward into the unknown future
In the dust I wrote my name
I left my mark despite being in a difficult situation
And from the ruins, hopes were praised
Out of the destruction, I found reason to have hope for a better tomorrow
'Cause all that's messed can be replaced in time
I know that my brokenness can eventually be healed and restored
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASMINE LUCILLA ELISABETH VAN DEN BOGAERDE, SIMON JOHN ALDRED
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