UK singer-songwriter Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, better known by her professi… Read Full Bio ↴UK singer-songwriter Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, better known by her professional name Birdy was born on 15th May, 1996. Her mother was a concert pianist, Sophie (nee Roper-Curzon) and her father, Rupert Bogarde a writer. She was raised in a mill house on the Pylewell Park estate (Lymington, UK) of Birdy’s maternal grandfather, Baron Teynham. She attended Priestlands School in Lymington, UK until the age of 16, before going on to Brockenhurst Sixth Form College to study for her A-levels.
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.

Wild Horses
Birdy Lyrics

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I'm a dreamer
But it's hard to sleep when your head's not in it
I've been restless
'Cause you disappeared and that's all that's missing
The Earth is loose under my shoes
There's an angel
And he's shaped like you, and I thought I knew him
There's a window

And it's dark inside, but the light was in it
This can't be love if it hurts so much
I need to let go, oh

I will survive and be the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay
I will move on and you should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me

I remember
How we danced so close, I would stand on your feet
And the phone calls
That would last all night, they were lifeboats to me
Our fading scars just shooting stars
They're here, then go

I will survive and be the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay
I will move on and you should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me

Our human hearts forget how strong they are
And they get lost along the way, hey
It's not giving up, it's letting go
And moving to a better place

I will survive and be the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay
I will move on and you should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me
I will survive and be the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay

I will move on and you should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me

Overall Meaning

In Birdy's song 'Wild Horses', the artist reflects on a lost love and the aftermath of a breakup. She acknowledges that she is a dreamer but since the breakup, it's been difficult to sleep. The feelings of restlessness are a result of the other person's disappearance and absence in her life. She recognizes that this cannot be love if it's causing her so much pain and that she needs to let go. In the end, she will survive and become stronger from the hurt. The chorus emphasizes this message, as she declares that the wild horses run in her and that she will move on without begging the other person to stay.

The song's lyrics allude to the idea that a lost love is similar to a wild horse. Just as a wild horse cannot be tamed, her love for the other person remains wild and unattainable. Despite the pain, she acknowledges her inner strength and her ability to move on to a better place. This song is a beautiful representation of the strength that comes from letting go of someone who has left your life.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a dreamer
I am someone with big visions for myself and the world around me

But it's hard to sleep when your head's not in it
It is difficult to rest or relax when my mind is consumed with thoughts about my dreams and goals

I've been restless
I feel uneasy and unable to be calm in my current state

'Cause you disappeared and that's all that's missing
My restlessness is caused by your absence and the void you left

The Earth is loose under my shoes
I feel unstable and unsure about my footing in life

There's an angel
There is a being who represents hope and guidance for me

And he's shaped like you, and I thought I knew him
I believe this guidance may come from someone who resembles you, and I am uncertain if I truly know them

There's a window
There is a view or opportunity nearby

And it's dark inside, but the light was in it
Although the situation may seem bleak, there is potential or hope within it

This can't be love if it hurts so much
I am coming to the realization that love should not cause me pain or sadness

I need to let go, oh
I understand that it is time for me to release my attachment or feelings towards you

I will survive and be the one who's stronger
I am determined to overcome this hardship and emerge from it as a better, more resilient person

I will not beg you to stay
I refuse to beg or plead for you to remain in my life

I will move on and you should know I mean it
I am committed to moving forward and leaving this chapter of my life behind

Wild horses run in me
I possess untamed strength and vitality within myself

I remember
I reflect upon memories of our past experiences together

How we danced so close, I would stand on your feet
I recall the intimacy and closeness we shared, often relying on you for support

And the phone calls
I have fond memories of our conversations

That would last all night, they were lifeboats to me
These long conversations were a lifeline for me during difficult times

Our fading scars just shooting stars
The wounds we have inflicted upon each other are gradually healing, like shooting stars that briefly light up the sky before fading away

They're here, then go
Our scars are temporary, like passing moments in time

Our human hearts forget how strong they are
Our emotions can obscure our innate resilience and power

And they get lost along the way, hey
We may lose sight of our strength as we navigate the challenges of life

It's not giving up, it's letting go
Releasing our attachment to someone or something is not a sign of weakness, but rather of strength and growth

And moving to a better place
Letting go allows us to move towards a more positive future

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN (GB) MCDAID, JASMINE LUCILLA ELISABETH VAN DEN BOGAERDE

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'm a dreamer
But it's hard to sleep
when your head's not in it
I've been restless
Cause you disappeared and
that's all that's missing
The Earth is loose under my shoes
There's an angel
And he's shaped like you and
I thought I knew him
There's a window
And it's dark inside
but the light was in it
This can't be love if it hurts so much
I need to let go
I will survive and be
the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay
I will move on and you
should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me
I remember
How we danced so close
I would stand on your feet
And the phone calls
That would last all night
they were lifeboats to me
Our fading scars
just shooting stars
They're here then go
I will survive and be
the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay
I will move on and
you should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me
A human hurts forgets
how strong they are
And they get lost along the way hey
It's not giving up it's letting go
And moving to a better place
I will survive and be
the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay
I will move on and
you should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me
I will survive and be
the one who's stronger
I will not beg you to stay
I will move on and
you should know I mean it
Wild horses run in me