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.
http://www.myspace.com/bluebirdsrefusetofly
Celebration
Blue Birds Refuse To Fly Lyrics
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I see a happy crowd
I couse of joy and beast
As I feel an absolute emptiness
I feel a command pushing me
The preassure trying to bend me
Blind thoughts that look like pages
Celebration!
Celebration for all!
The lyrics to Blue Birds Refuse To Fly's song "Celebration" are quite cryptic and open to various interpretations. The song begins by describing a scene of a silver tree and a cheerful crowd, suggesting a celebration. However, the singer's feelings contradict this jubilant atmosphere as they experience absolute emptiness. This contrast sets the tone of the song as a commentary on the superficiality of celebrations.
The singer continues by describing the pressure to conform to the celebratory mood, evident in phrases like "feel a command pushing me" and "pressure trying to bend me." The following lines, "Blind thoughts that look like pages/This words that have no meaning," suggest the singer's awareness of the hollowness of these celebrations. As the song reaches its climax with the repetition of the word "Celebration!" followed by "Celebration for all!," it becomes apparent that the singer's perspective is one of criticism towards these festivities.
Overall, "Celebration" is an intriguing song that questions the meaning of celebrations and the societal pressure to conform to such events. The lyrics highlight the emptiness of these festivities and emphasize the need for deeper, more genuine connections and relationships between people.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a tree of silver
I perceive a symbol of wealth and purity in nature
I see a happy crowd
I observe a group of content individuals
I couse of joy and beast
I express happiness and excitement, resembling that of an animal
As I feel an absolute emptiness
Despite the happiness around me, I am experiencing a profound sense of void
I feel a command pushing me
I sense an urging force compelling me to act
The preassure trying to bend me
External demands are attempting to change or control me
Blind thoughts that look like pages
My ideas lack clarity and structure, resembling a disordered manuscript
This words that have no meaning
The language being used lacks significance or intent
Celebration!
An exclamation of triumph and merriment
Celebration for all!
A declaration of festivity for everyone present
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.