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.
People Help the People
Birdy Lyrics
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Guess he kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hard-faced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
Fiery throngs of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back, oh
People help the people
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone or sinking
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, ooh
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, ooh
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
Birdy’s “People Help the People” is a song about empathy and community. The song begins with an observation about people’s hidden inner feelings as a result of mistakes they’ve made, which often leads to a lonelier life. Despite that, the lyrics express the point of view that people could help each other to overcome their hardships by being kind and showing empathy towards each other. The chorus “People help the people / And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it / People help the people / Nothing will drag you down” is a direct appeal to this message of the song.
As the song moves forward, it becomes clear that the song expresses frustration against the cold-hearted people who turn away from goodness, in order to be rich and powerful. The line “I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool / That turned all those good hearts away” suggests that empathy is not an attribute one can acquire through wealth or social status alone. It gives insight into the cry for compassion which is missing from society.
“People Help The People” is an uplifting song with powerful lyrics. It’s a call for people to help each other and be more united, despite differences. It’s a reminder that amidst all the darkness the world can present, there is always room for compassion and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
There is a lot of hidden pain and vulnerability in those who seem to be confident and strong
Guess he kissed the girls and made them cry
Referring to someone who caused hurt and pain to others
Those hard-faced queens of misadventure
Referring to women who are living life recklessly and carelessly, with no regard for the consequences
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
Again, emphasizing the hidden pain and sorrow in those who appear to be strong
Fiery throngs of muted angels
Describing people who are full of passion and love but are not being appreciated or reciprocated
Giving love but getting nothing back, oh
Referring to those who unconditionally give love and care but don't receive it in return
People help the people
The main message of the song is that we need to help and support each other
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
Offering unconditional support to those who are feeling lonely or homesick
Nothing will drag you down
Promising that as long as we have each other's support, nothing can bring us down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
Emphasizing the importance of being smart, insightful, and empathetic
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
Acknowledging that being cold and selfish might bring material wealth but will only make us a fool in the end
That turned all those good hearts away
Recognizing that our actions have consequences and that pushing away those who offer love and support is a mistake
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
There is a lot of pain and suffering in the world that is often overlooked or dismissed
Behind the tears, inside the lies
People often hide their true feelings and emotions, and there is often more to a situation than what we see on the surface
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
A metaphor for the passing of time and the inevitability of death
Guess the loneliness came knocking
Acknowledging that loneliness can affect anyone, no matter how strong they appear to be
No one needs to be alone or sinking
Reiterating the importance of asking for and receiving help and support
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, ooh
A playful and uplifting refrain, driving home the importance of helping each other
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Simon Aldred
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Readingwithalex42
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess he kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hard-faced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken lives
Fiery throngs of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back, oh
People help the people
And if you're homesick
give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
And nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain,
Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as a fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone, oh singin'
People help the people
And if you're homesick,
give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain,
Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as a fool
That turned all those good hearts away
Nah naaah nah nah naaaaahhhhhh oooouuuu
Nah naaah nah nah naaaaahhhhhh oooouuuu
People help the people
And if you're homesick,
give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain,
Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as a fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@user-oc8ig7sg6e
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess he kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hard faced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
A fiery throng of muted angels
Giving love and getting nothing back
People help the people
And if you’re homesick, give me your hand and I’ll hold it
People help the people
And nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain
Oh and if I had a brain
I’d be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone, oh save me
People help the people
And if you’re homesick, give me your hand and I’ll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain
Oh and if I had a brain
I’d be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
People help the people
And if you’re homesick, give me your hand and I’ll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain
Oh and if I had a brain
I’d be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
@marys2385
Lyrics :
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess you kissed the girls and made them cry
Those Hardfaced Queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
A Fiery throng of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
And nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone, oh save me
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@luisfreire5242
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will forever be my father... The only payment I sent
the was $160 us dollars.. Which is R2500 in South
Africa money... if you want to become rich
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@luisfreire5242
Good Afternoon my brothers and sisters I'm Charles, I
am form south Africa ... I am one of the members who
did went for the Awarding ceremony... I came back
Last week... And here to share my testimony on what
Josssam Ben did for me.. I'm so happy I'm in the
brotherhood now I promise to remain loyal to the
brotherhood family forever.... Jossam Ben his real,and
will forever be my father... The only payment I sent
the was $160 us dollars.. Which is R2500 in South
Africa money... if you want to become rich
forever..This new year holiday I and my wife will be
going to United States for the new year... I'm so
happy now if you also want to join kindly Whatsapp via
+19522429294.or contact (+19522429294)
@luisfreire5242
Good Afternoon my brothers and sisters I'm Charles, I
am form south Africa ... I am one of the members who
did went for the Awarding ceremony... I came back
Last week... And here to share my testimony on what
Josssam Ben did for me.. I'm so happy I'm in the
brotherhood now I promise to remain loyal to the
brotherhood family forever.... Jossam Ben his real,and
will forever be my father... The only payment I sent
the was $160 us dollars.. Which is R2500 in South
Africa money... if you want to become rich
forever..This new year holiday I and my wife will be
going to United States for the new year... I'm so
happy now if you also want to join kindly Whatsapp via
+19522429294.or contact (+19522429294)
@brendastarkl7338
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess he kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hard-faced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
Fiery throngs of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back, oh
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone or sinking
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, ooh
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, ooh
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@AT01000
Whoever is reading this:
Your skin isn't a paper don't cut it
Your body isn't a book don't judge it
Your heart isn't a door don't lock it
Your life isn't a movie don't end it
You are beautiful and don't let anyone bring you down
Be you.. Stay safe!!
The saddest part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory
Thanks for all the comments <3 Sorry i can't reply to all you're amazing comments :>
@YOUARESONOTCOOL
LYRICS:
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess he kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hard-faced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
Fiery throngs of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back, oh
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone or sinking
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, ooh
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, ooh
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@easy_physi
For the Lyrics :
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess you kissed the girls and made them cry
Those Hardfaced Queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
A Fiery throng of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
And nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone, oh save me
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@seyma1867
People Help the People
Birdy
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess you kissed the girls and made them cry
Those Hardfaced Queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
A Fiery throng of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
And nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
I guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone, oh save me
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned, all those good hearts away
People help the people
And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@lauzxxx2734
I was reminded of this beautiful song by Birdy after hearing the introduction to ITV's Mr Bates And The Post Office. How fitting some of the words are and whoever had the foresight to choose it to go with series needs some real praise Great choice !! Have loved Birdy since the beginning and will carry on being sa huge fan.
Lyrics:
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess he kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hard-faced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes
Fiery throngs of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back, oh
People help the people
And if you're homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain, oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding in this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts
Guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone or sinking
@jessicavalesca3523
Lyrics
God knows what is hiding
In those weak and drunken hearts
I guess you kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hardfaced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding
In those weak and sunken eyes
A fiery throngs of muted angels
Giving love but getting nothing back
Oh, people help the people
And if you're homesick,
Give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain
Oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding
In this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding
In those weak and drunken hearts
I guess that loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone, oh, save me
People help the people
And if you're homesick,
Give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain,
Oh, and if I had a brain,
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
People help the people
And if you're homesick,
Give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain,
Oh, and if I had a brain,
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@geovannesena1529
God knows what is hiding
In those weak and drunken hearts
Guess you kissed the girls and made them cry
Those hardfaced queens of misadventure
God knows what is hiding
In those weak and sunken eyes
Fiery throngs of muted angels
Giving love and getting nothing back
Oh, people help the people
And if you're homesick
Give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain
Oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
God knows what is hiding
In this world of little consequence
Behind the tears, inside the lies
A thousand slowly dying sunsets
God knows what is hiding
In those weak and drunken hearts
Guess the loneliness came knocking
No one needs to be alone, oh save me
Oh, people help the people
And if you're homesick
Give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain
Oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
Oh, people help the people
And if you're homesick
Give me your hand and I'll hold it
People help the people
Nothing will drag you down
Oh, and if I had a brain
Oh, and if I had a brain
I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool
That turned all those good hearts away
@Tess.0112
Who’s listening in 2024?
@danielaguileralopez3906
Yo.desde miami.cubano .loco con su bella música
@Katelyn821
Me
@user-kl1vn1vn9d
잇츠 미
@bernardbillon.galland3884
Moi maintenant 😘
@Lucia-ws4kz
Me
@sefda3861
They played this song today on more than 50 radio stations across Europe to show support for the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria. Such a beautiful gesture. If only we helped each other more often, the world would be a much better place.
@gavinborrow343
💯👌
@majluke
I didn't know that. But this song is about people helping people. I would imagine this would apply more to this useless war going on between Russia and Ukraine. people realizing wars are not the answers.,
@yousefyousef-yg8ie
It is a good way to drug the European people and prevent them from providing real help cus i'm from syria and no body care's about us 🌺👍