After she won the Under 18s category of the UK talent contest Open Mic UK at the age of 12, Bogaerde was soon offered a publishing contract by Good Soldier Songs Ltd, run by Christian Tattersfield, chairman of Warner Music UK. In 2011, at the age of 14, she released a haunting cover version of the Bon Iver "Skinny Love", which reached #17 on the UK Singles Chart. The track was later featured in an episode of The Vampire Diaries.
Her self-titled debut album, "Birdy", was released on 4th November, 2011 and featured "Skinny Love" , "1901" and "People Help The People", other notable tracks from the album include James Taylor's" Fire and Rain" and “Terrible Love” The album reached #1 in Australia, Belgium and The Netherlands, it also peaked at #13 in the UK.
In 2011, "Skinny Love" sold 259,000 copies in the UK becoming the third biggest selling rock single of that year. As of August 2016, the song had sold almost 800,000 copies in the UK.
In 2012, Birdy released an 8 track EP " Live in London “ which featured several tracks from her debut album plus a version of the Ed Sheeran song "The A Team “and "Just a Game from “The Hunger Games”
In July 2013 Birdy announced via YouTube, that her 2nd album would be released later in the year. She also previewed two new songs "Wings "and "No Angel" which would both be featured on her second studio album "Fire Within"
Her second studio album, "Fire Within" was released 23rd September, 2013. It featured 11 original songs, either written or co written by Birdy including Strange Birds, co-written with Sia.
The first single from the album was “Wings” released as a digital download then officially released in the UK on 8th September 2013. The song reached #8 on the UK charts, becoming Birdy’s first UK top 10. It was also featured in an episode of The Vampire Diaries. Subsequent singles were “No Angel”, Light Me Up” and “Words as Weapons”
In 2014, Birdy submitted three songs to the soundtrack of the film “The Fault In Our Stars” which stars “Shailene Woodley” and “Ansel Elgort”. “Not About Angels” was the second released single from the soundtrack album. Other Birdy contributions were “ Tee Shirt" and “ Best Shot"
On 25th March 2016, Birdy's third album "Beautiful Lies" was released, it featured the singles, "Keeping Your Head Up" ,"Wild Horses" and "Words" Once again her songwriting abilities were evident as she wrote or co wrote all of the 14 tracks.
Also in 2016 she was featured on the "Sigma" single " Find Me which was only a minor success in the UK.
Her song Ghost In The Wind" also appeared on the soundtrack of the film The Edge Of Seventeen
After an extensive tour of USA and Asia, she took a break from music, only to return with a new single called “ Open Your Heart" in 2020. The song was featured on the 4 track EP called “Piano Sketches”
Birdy’s fourth studio album “Young Heart” was then released on 30th April 2021, the first single “ Surrender” was issued earlier in 2021, a day after she had announced that her new album was coming. Birdy described the album as a heartbreak album heavily inspired by Joni Mitchell’s “Blue”
2023 saw the release of Birdy's fifth studio album “Portraits” It was released on 18th August 2023. “Raincatchers” was issued as the first single, which had been released earlier in 2023. Subsequent singles from the album have since followed, “Heartbreaker”, “Your Arms” and “Paradise Calling”
Birdy's music is described as folk, pop, indie folk. She cites her early music influences as Classical Music and Pop music that her parents would play. along with her own influences, which are so evident in her music(Bon Iver, George Michael and Keane)
Album Discography:
Birdy (2011)
Fire Within (2013)
Beautiful Lies (2016)
Young Heart (2021)
Portraits (2023)
Sites: Discogs, Wikipedia and YouTube.
Maybe
Birdy Lyrics
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And we're only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
But maybe, one day this daydream
Will turn into real things
For all that we know, o-o-oh
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Someday, we'll meet on the high street
We'll laugh about when we
Worried about what we might be
Then maybe, we'll talk about old days
We'll smile in our old ways
You'll always be a part of me
We could be doing anything that we love
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Maybe, I know it's just maybe
And we're only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
Just maybe
You could be doing anything you dream of
Maybe
Maybe
Birdy's song "Maybe" is an uplifting and hopeful tune that expresses the idea that even though things may not be certain, there is always the possibility for things to turn out in our favor. The title "Maybe" suggests that the singer is not entirely sure whether the things she is dreaming about will ever come to pass, but she remains optimistic nonetheless. In the first verse, she acknowledges that it is just a daydream, but then goes on to express her hope that one day it will become a reality. The lyrics "We could be doing anything that we love / Just be carried by the way the wind blows" suggest that the singer is open to the possibilities of the future and is willing to let fate guide her.
The second verse continues the theme of hope and optimism as the singer envisions a future where she and her friend are reunited and able to look back fondly on their old worries. The line "You'll always be a part of me" suggests that even if their paths diverge, they will always have a special connection. The chorus repeats the idea that we can achieve anything we dream of if we believe in ourselves and the things that make us strong.
Overall, the song's message is one of perseverance and hope, encouraging listeners to hold onto their dreams even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe, I know it's just maybe
The possibility of something happening is acknowledged, but uncertainty is also present.
And we're only dreaming
The situation being thought about is not a reality and exists solely in the realm of imagination.
For how this will go, o-o-oh
There is no way to predict what direction things will take in the imagined scenario.
But maybe, one day this daydream
Despite the uncertainty, the artist holds onto hope that the imagined scenario could one day become real.
Will turn into real things
The artist is optimistic that the imagined scenario could become a reality someday.
For all that we know, o-o-oh
While there is no certainty, there is also no way to completely rule out the possibility of the imagined scenario becoming a reality.
We could be doing anything that we love
If the imagined scenario were to become real, the people involved could pursue whatever they are passionate about without limitations.
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
Those involved in the imagined scenario could allow life to take them where it will, without trying to control every aspect of the situation.
You could be doing anything you dream of
The artist is encouraging the listener to not limit their aspirations and to dream big.
If you believe in the things that make you strong
To achieve their dreams, the listener must have faith in their own abilities and what makes them unique.
Someday, we'll meet on the high street
The imagined scenario involves reuniting with someone at an anticipated location.
We'll laugh about when we
When the imagined scenario becomes a reality, those involved will look back and find humor in their previous anxieties.
Worried about what we might be
In the past, those involved in the imagined scenario were concerned about their future selves and what they would become.
Then maybe, we'll talk about old days
Once reunited, those involved will likely reminiscence about past experiences.
We'll smile in our old ways
When remembering the past, those involved will likely revert to their former selves and feel nostalgia.
You'll always be a part of me
Regardless of what happens in reality, the artist will always hold a special place in their heart for the listener.
Maybe
Once again, the artist acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the imagined scenario.
Just maybe
Despite the uncertainty, the singer holds onto hope that the imagined scenario can become a reality.
You could be doing anything you dream of
The singer encourages the listener to pursue their dreams and aspirations without limitations.
Maybe
Once again, the artist acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the imagined scenario.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
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Pet Sis
Maybe, I know it’s just maybe
And we’re only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
But maybe, one day this daydream
Would turn into real things
For all that we know, o-o-oh
We could be doing anything that we love
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Someday, we’ll meet on the high street
We’ll laugh about when we
Worried about what we might be
Then maybe, we’ll talk about old days
We’ll smile in our old ways
You’ll always be part of me
We could be doing anything that we love
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Maybe, I know it’s just maybe
And we’re only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
Just maybe…
You could be doing anything you dream of
Maybe…
Maybe…
Patii96
"Maybe"
Maybe, I know it’s just maybe
And we’re only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
But maybe, one day this daydream
Would turn into real things
For all that we know, o-o-oh
We could be doing anything that we love
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Someday, we’ll meet on the high street
We’ll laugh about when we
Worried about what we might be
Then maybe, we’ll talk about old days
We’ll smile in our old ways
You’ll always be part of me
We could be doing anything that we love
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Maybe, I know it’s just maybe
And we’re only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
Just maybe…
You could be doing anything you dream of
Maybe…
Maybe…
COIN
beautiful song, beautiful lyrics, beautiful voice, beautiful singer. she's a beautiful inspiration
Pet Sis
Maybe, I know it’s just maybe
And we’re only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
But maybe, one day this daydream
Would turn into real things
For all that we know, o-o-oh
We could be doing anything that we love
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Someday, we’ll meet on the high street
We’ll laugh about when we
Worried about what we might be
Then maybe, we’ll talk about old days
We’ll smile in our old ways
You’ll always be part of me
We could be doing anything that we love
Just be carried by the way the wind blows, o-o-oh
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
You could be doing anything you dream of
If you believe in the things that make you strong
Maybe, I know it’s just maybe
And we’re only dreaming
For how this will go, o-o-oh
Just maybe…
You could be doing anything you dream of
Maybe…
Maybe…
Scarlet
This is still one of my favorite albums ever
Mrmusicfromthestars
mine too
jagus5
Słucham, słucham i słucham ....lekka i piękna ❤❤❤
Julia Poęga
Nie mogę przestać słuchać tej piosenki ♡♡♡
Al Capone
+Julia Poęga
Mam podobnie , genialny kawałek i jeszcze głos Birdy :)
Indigoldx
this song is so under-rated! love it soo much <3
Jungmin Lee
How lovely her voice is! :) love it
mrcollector
Hermosaaa pieza