Little Bird
Casey Lyrics


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Lay awake or sleep for days, you wouldn't notice either way.
Couldn't help you with your pain, but always hoped that you were safe.
It took hours of silent phone calls for me to finally realise that just because you act with the best of intentions, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can't be wrong.

I thought my heart could be our home, but all you thought of was the cage.
Praying for the sun, beneath my ribs you sat in shade.
You were my little bird and I saw fit to clip your wings, and then resented you because for me you never chose to sing.
So there was silence in the house, the hallways echoed with a growing doubt that we would never make it out of the Hell that we created.

I guess that's why it never felt like home, because we'd lay together but were still alone.
Desperate for the warmth of someone's comfort but not our own.
We were always vacant, nothing more; we spoke until our throats were sore.
Our hearts lay on the bedroom floor, and
one was mine, but both were yours.

I'm sorry I could never find the words to say, I had chewed them all into my tongue.
Your negligence has left me frail.
I never asked to fall in love so young.

I know I promised not to call again, but I've still got so much to say.
I hope to God that you are sleeping well, I hope that someday you will ache the way I ache.





Someday you will ache the way I ache.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Little Bird by Casey are a reflection of a broken and toxic relationship. The first verse starts with the singer telling how they would still love and care for the other person even if they were not aware of it. They also admit that despite being well-intentioned, they were not able to heal the pain of their partner. The realization of the singer that just because they wanted to help did not mean they were doing the right thing sets a serious tone for the song.


The next few lines bring out the essence of the whole song as the singer talks about how they thought their love could heal and be the home of their lover, but it turned out to be more like a cage that stifled the other person. The lyrics describe how the singer clipped the wings of their lover, suffocated them emotionally, and then resented them for not singing. They lament how their relationship became a living hell, and although they were physically present with each other, there was a glaring emotional abscess that was left untreated.


Line by Line Meaning

Lay awake or sleep for days, you wouldn't notice either way.
No matter how much time passes, you won't notice or care.


Couldn't help you with your pain, but always hoped that you were safe.
I couldn't solve your problems, but always wished you were okay.


It took hours of silent phone calls for me to finally realise that just because you act with the best of intentions, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can't be wrong.
After countless attempts at calling you, I finally understood that even if you had good intentions, you could still be mistaken.


I thought my heart could be our home, but all you thought of was the cage.
I believed we could have a loving relationship, but you only wanted control and confinement.


Praying for the sun, beneath my ribs you sat in shade.
I was hoping for warmth and light, but you only brought darkness and coldness.


You were my little bird and I saw fit to clip your wings, and then resented you because for me you never chose to sing.
I wanted to control you and limit your freedom, but then blamed you for not being happy with the situation.


So there was silence in the house, the hallways echoed with a growing doubt that we would never make it out of the Hell that we created.
Our relationship was so broken and toxic that it felt like living in a house filled with silence and despair, with no hope of improving.


I guess that's why it never felt like home, because we'd lay together but were still alone.
Even though we were physically together, we were emotionally distant and lonely, so it never felt like a real home.


Desperate for the warmth of someone's comfort but not our own.
We craved affection and support from others, but couldn't provide it to each other.


We were always vacant, nothing more; we spoke until our throats were sore.
Our conversations were empty and meaningless, we talked until we ran out of words.


Our hearts lay on the bedroom floor, and one was mine, but both were yours.
We were both responsible for breaking each other's hearts, but I felt like I cared more about the relationship than you did.


I'm sorry I could never find the words to say, I had chewed them all into my tongue.
I regret not being able to express my thoughts and feelings, because I was too afraid or hurt to articulate them.


Your negligence has left me frail.
Your lack of care and attention to our relationship has made me feel weak and vulnerable.


I never asked to fall in love so young.
I didn't plan to fall in love at a young age, it just happened unexpectedly.


I know I promised not to call again, but I've still got so much to say.
I said I wouldn't contact you anymore, but I still have unresolved feelings and thoughts that I want to share.


I hope to God that you are sleeping well, I hope that someday you will ache the way I ache.
I wish you peace and rest, but also hope that someday you'll feel the pain and heartache that I'm experiencing now.


Someday you will ache the way I ache.
I believe that one day you'll understand and empathize with my pain, because you'll feel it too.




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@harriskendrick7011

The anguish in his voice in the final lyrics are so relatable and hits home. "Some day you will ache the way I ache"

@earthboundandhopeless

Tom, Liam, Adam, Max, Toby... thank you all so incredibly fucking much for making the music that you all did while you did. If you decide to come back for good, or only temporarily, i will always have love for you all for making music, and moreso music that impacted me like nothing i've ever experienced before. To Tom, i had the pleasure of meeting you while you were in the states, and i wish nothing but the best for your current wellbeing.

@keithtasker5963

So glad they are back😊

@jonreynolds1655

Off to see them in Brooklyn on 20th Sept ..tks to my son 🙂

@astaroth_bm

they brought the video back 🔥🔥

@djentlethief5134

Specifically went to download to see you guys. Just perfect 😊

@TheKKIIDD1412

Yes it’s back!!! ❤❤❤❤

@miguelcarmonamoya5999

OMFG THANKS A LOT FOR COMING BACK <3

@anyaradul410

I still can't decode the meaning of this video, find it somehow intriguing.. any interpretations guys?

@fblokland3538

To me the room with the lady typing seems like a therapist waiting room. As for the rest, it repeats the same locations which to me reads as a reference to how he's just going through the motions while not making him happier. But still feel like I missed some stuff

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