The Bird
Catastrophe & Cure Lyrics


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Don't call me buddy, pal
I've never been your friend anyhow
Turn up the heat Casanova you're uglier than you thought
You're making a huge mistake
I'd like my time back
Don't you ever think about yourself
Of course you do
Don't you ever think about anybody else
Why would you
Just give me one more try
Everybody gets a little lonely sometimes
I'm taking it too far tonight
Especially when they're alone all the time
Step lightly so I don't trip and fall
Slam my face into the ground and drag it along
Your feelings are more important of course
Of course of course
What's the point in feeling bad anymore
I couldn't if I wanted to
I just want to sleep
A flock of birds took my dog away
I don't feel bad about it, I wouldn't change a thing
I saw 'em coming from a mile away
Bones and bones, fire pit's all gray
Walk me along, snow's in my face
A slow heartbeat you'll always regret
Everybody gets a little lonely sometimes
I'm taking it too far tonight
Especially when I'm alone all the time
Put Your Hand in Mine on and kill me slowly
Don't let me ruin this tonight
I don't feel bad about it, I wouldn't change a thing
I saw 'em coming from a mile away




Everyone's a stranger you wouldn't know their name
I couldn't hear you but we're in the same seat

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Catastrophe & Cure's song "The Bird" explore themes of loneliness, self-reflection, and the singer's perception of others.


The opening lines, "Don't call me buddy, pal / I've never been your friend anyhow" suggest a sense of distance and detachment from someone who has not been supportive or close. The singer is rejecting any attempt at camaraderie.


The line "Turn up the heat Casanova, you're uglier than you thought" implies that the singer sees through someone's attempts at charm or seduction, revealing an inner ugliness that was not immediately apparent. The singer is critical and dismissive of this person's actions.


"I'd like my time back / Don't you ever think about yourself / Of course you do" highlights the singer's frustration and desire for the return of lost time. They are questioning the lack of consideration the other person has shown and acknowledge a selfish nature that seems to be present.


The repeated lines "Just give me one more try / Everybody gets a little lonely sometimes / I'm taking it too far tonight / Especially when they're alone all the time" indicate a plea for understanding and compassion. The singer is expressing their own loneliness and vulnerability, acknowledging that they may be pushing their limits by isolating themselves too frequently.


The bridge mentioning a flock of birds taking the singer's dog away may be metaphorical, symbolizing the loss of something dear to them. The singer, however, does not feel remorse or regret, implying a detachment from their emotions and a resistance to change.


Phrases such as "Bones and bones, fire pit's all gray" and "Walk me along, snow's in my face" suggest a desolate and bleak environment. The singer feels mentally and emotionally drained, as seen in the line "A slow heartbeat you'll always regret." It alludes to a sense of heaviness and regret that lingers continuously.


The repeated line "I don't feel bad about it, I wouldn't change a thing" reiterates the singer's lack of remorse or desire for alteration. They have accepted their circumstances and seem resigned to their current state.


The final lines, "Everyone's a stranger you wouldn't know their name / I couldn't hear you but we're in the same seat" point to a shared sense of alienation and disconnection. Despite being physically near others, the singer feels detached and unable to connect with them emotionally.


Overall, these lyrics depict a complex emotional landscape where the singer grapples with feelings of isolation, dissatisfaction with relationships, and a sense of resignation towards their circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't call me buddy, pal
Do not address me as a friend or acquaintance


I've never been your friend anyhow
I have never considered you as a friend


Turn up the heat Casanova you're uglier than you thought
Increase your efforts, as your true nature is less appealing than you believe


You're making a huge mistake
Your actions are leading to a significant error


I'd like my time back
I desire to reclaim the time I have spent


Don't you ever think about yourself
Do you never contemplate your own well-being


Of course you do
Undoubtedly, you do


Don't you ever think about anybody else
Do you never consider the feelings of others


Why would you
Why would you bother


Just give me one more try
Simply grant me another opportunity


Everybody gets a little lonely sometimes
Every person experiences occasional loneliness


I'm taking it too far tonight
I am going beyond reasonable limits this evening


Especially when they're alone all the time
Particularly when they are constantly isolated


Step lightly so I don't trip and fall
Walk cautiously to avoid stumbling and tumbling


Slam my face into the ground and drag it along
Forcefully press my face onto the earth's surface and pull it forward


Your feelings are more important of course
Naturally, your emotions take priority


Of course of course
Certainly, certainly


What's the point in feeling bad anymore
Why bother experiencing negative emotions any longer


I couldn't if I wanted to
Even if I desired, I would be unable to do so


I just want to sleep
My sole desire is to rest


A flock of birds took my dog away
A group of birds flew off with my pet dog


I don't feel bad about it, I wouldn't change a thing
I do not feel guilty or regretful, I would not alter the situation


I saw 'em coming from a mile away
I noticed their approach from a significant distance


Bones and bones, fire pit's all gray
Only remnants and remnants, the fire pit devoid of color


Walk me along, snow's in my face
Accompany me in the snowy conditions, facing the falling snowflakes


A slow heartbeat you'll always regret
A sluggish heartbeat that you will perpetually feel remorseful about


Put Your Hand in Mine on and kill me slowly
Hold my hand and gradually bring about my demise


Don't let me ruin this tonight
Prevent me from spoiling the present moment


I don't feel bad about it, I wouldn't change a thing
I do not feel guilty or regretful, I would not alter the situation


I saw 'em coming from a mile away
I noticed their approach from a significant distance


Everyone's a stranger you wouldn't know their name
All individuals are unfamiliar, you would not recognize their names


I couldn't hear you but we're in the same seat
I was unable to hear you, but we are in the same situation




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cameron Blair, Kristian Khoury

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