The current line-up is: Eva K (vocalist), Kyriakos P (keyboards, programming), and George P (keyboards, guitars).
Blue Birds Refuse To Fly was originally a song by Wasteland, a greek indie band in which both Kyriakos P. and George P. participated (as keyboard player and lead vocalist - guitar player respectively) from 1989 to 1998. The band split up in '98 and Kyriakos P. chose this song to be the name of his personal music journey.
After experimenting with sounds and melodies, Kyriakos came up with some instrumental tracks and a few songs. The result was an album called "Give Me The Wings". The personnel on this album is:
-Kyriakos P: keyboards, programming, songwriting
-Christina Mihalitsi: lead vocals, lyrics
George P. also appears as a vocalist in two tracks and as a guitar player. The album was released by Physis records in 1998.
"Anapteroma" was released in 2004. It was a unique combination of Kyriakos P.'s poppish melodies - electronic sounds and George Dedes's deep gothic voice. The response was very warm and people started to request to see the band live. So far, BBRTF was a studio project! So, Kyriakos P. (keyboards)., George Dedes (vocals), George P. (keyboards, guitars) along with the newcomer vocalist Eva K.(vocals, keyboards), formed the live BBRTF.
Their latest album, "Xenomorph Angel", is expected to be released in late 2006- early 2007 by Decadance Records.
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Burning
Blue Birds Refuse To Fly Lyrics
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Shades of moments to be found
Face the colours of your ray
Seems to be the end today
Fear on fire and shake of flame
Secrets of my soul in frame
Drink the wisdom of this night
Take my tears into the rain
Hold my fire
Let it burn
Dance my love, undo my pain
Break my life in two again
Strangest forms in a long white veil
Light the fire and make it pale
Dance along the streets of art
Till my body tears apart
Take my tears into the rain
Hold my fire
Let it burn
Dance my love, undo my pain
Break my life in two again
Magic fields, my dreams of green
Covered up with lays of sin
Losing all myself for real
Seeking for my wounds to heal
Dance in fire and naked flames
Bring my tears inside your veins
Hear the rhythm of its beat
Let your hands embrace the heat
Take my tears into the rain
Hold my fire
Let it burn
Dance my love, undo my pain
Break my life in two again
The lyrics to "Burning" by Blue Birds Refuse To Fly describe a sense of urgency and desperation. There is a fear that something is coming to an end, and the singer is trying to cope with it. The first stanza talks about the various movements and moments happening around, and how they are leading up to the end.
In the second stanza, there is a sense of inner turmoil. The singer is struggling with their secrets, and trying to find wisdom in the night. They are looking to break free from whatever is holding them back and weaken their ties to the situation.
The chorus is a plea for someone to take their sadness and tears into the rain, to hold onto their fire and let it burn, to dance away their pain and break their life in two again. The repeated line, "Take my tears into the rain," emphasizes the idea of release and letting go.
The third stanza talks about the singer's dreams and how they are tainted by "sins." The singer feels like they have lost themselves and are trying to find a way to heal from it. The fourth stanza again emphasizes the idea of dancing in fire and flames, and using the heat to embrace emotion rather than be consumed by it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Burning" convey a sense of intensity and angst. The singer is struggling with something that seems to be coming to an end, and they are desperately trying to find a way to cope with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent movements all around
There is a sense of stillness in the air, with things happening quietly all around.
Shades of moments to be found
There are experiences yet to be discovered, and opportunities to be had.
Face the colours of your ray
Confront the unique and authentic aspects of yourself with confidence and openness.
Seems to be the end today
It feels like something is coming to a close, or reaching its conclusion.
Fear on fire and shake of flame
A strong, intense feeling of anxiety that is almost overwhelming and consuming.
Secrets of my soul in frame
The most intimate and private parts of oneself, captured and exposed.
Drink the wisdom of this night
Absorb the knowledge and insights that can only be gained through experiencing this moment in time.
Weaken all your strings tonight
Let go of any attachments or ties that are holding you back or causing you stress.
Take my tears into the rain
Somebody is offering up their sadness and heartache to be carried away by the natural elements.
Hold my fire
Don't let passion and desire consume you, but rather keep it under control.
Let it burn
Allow feelings of passion, excitement, and intensity to be expressed and felt.
Dance my love, undo my pain
Through movement and expression, release feelings of love and heal from past pain.
Break my life in two again
Divide one's life into two distinct parts, of before and after a significant event or realization.
Strangest forms in a long white veil
Peculiar shapes and figures that appear ethereal or otherworldly.
Light the fire and make it pale
Elevate something's intensity and energy, but not too much that it becomes overwhelming.
Dance along the streets of art
Become fully immersed in the creative and expressive world of art and culture.
Till my body tears apart
Engage in something so intensely and passionately that it physically and emotionally wears you out.
Magic fields, my dreams of green
A dreamlike environment, full of wonder and possibility, where anything can happen.
Covered up with lays of sin
The beauty of the environment is tainted by the presence of evil or wrongdoing.
Losing all myself for real
Feeling like one is truly losing a part of themselves, perhaps during a difficult and trying time.
Seeking for my wounds to heal
Actively searching for closure and a way to mend the emotional hurt experienced.
Dance in fire and naked flames
Fully embracing the intense and potentially dangerous feelings that come with passion.
Bring my tears inside your veins
Somebody is offering up their sadness to be shared and supported by another person.
Hear the rhythm of its beat
Feeling the powerful and emotional pulse of a moment or experience.
Let your hands embrace the heat
Fully immersing oneself in the intensity of the moment, even if it causes discomfort or pain.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.