Three years ago, 19-year-old Chase Coy began writing and recording music in… Read Full Bio ↴Three years ago, 19-year-old Chase Coy began writing and recording music in his basement in Greenwood, Indiana. While it started as a personal attempt to help him make sense of his life, as Chase shared his music he found that he was not alone. Over 18 million MySpace plays later, his relatable songwriting and genuine connection with his fan base continue to make him one of the most popular newly signed artists in the U.S..

In 2008, iTunes named Chase one of the best new singer/songwriters of the year. Since then, he has continuously been on the iTunes top 100 singer/songwriter chart alongside classic artists such as Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel and Nick Drake and great new artists such as William Fitzsimmons, The Weepies and Brett Dennen. Recently, Chase’s song “If the Moon Fell Down Tonight” was featured on an iTunes Essentials Rising Stars compilation.

To date, he has released one full-length CD (Look How Far We’ve Come) and three EPs (Dear Juliet, Goodbyes and Autumn Skies and December), selling more downloads than many of his contemporaries.

This year Chase is recording his first studio album for Universal Republic with a cinematic acoustic and string production that will further distinguish Chase and bring more attention to his music. In addition, Chase has toured extensively this year for the first time bringing his music live to the large fan base he has developed across the U.S. and the world.

Discography
Dear Juliet – EP (November 2007)
Goodbyes and Autumn Skies (May 2008)
Look How Far We’ve Come (November 2008)
Jeanette – Single (December 2008)
Summer’s Song – Single (February 2009)
December – EP (April 2009)
The Christmas Song – Single (December 2009)

Mockingbird
Chase Coy Lyrics

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Summer arrived on the back of a mockingbird
It sang a sweet melody, but couldn't seem to find the right words
I don't know if you've heard
But it's all over town, yeah they're buzzing about it now

I was singing along when the mockingbird came to me
Perched on my windowsill and hummed along quietly
But before long she was singing along and she said, yeah she said

"I've been waiting so long for these words to come out
It's practically all I've been thinking about
So thank you for finding the words I couldn't find on my own
Now I'm not alone"

Autumn was on its way, summer was on its way out
The mockingbird told me, "I change with the seasons"
And so she was leaving town, in a few days now

We said our goodbyes but I secretly wished for more time
The seasons are merciless
Then for a while we both stood in silence until, she said:

"I've been waiting so long for these words to come out
It's practically all I've been thinking about

So thank you for finding the words I couldn't find on my own
Now I'm not alone"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chase Coy's song Mockingbird hint at the theme of connection and communication, as represented by the symbol of the mockingbird. At the start of the song, summer arrives on the back of a mockingbird that sings a sweet melody but struggles to find the right words. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for people who have a lot to say but can't find the right words to express themselves. The singer, who is listening and singing along with the bird, eventually unlocks the bird's own voice and helps it to find the words it was looking for. This could represent the power of human connection to help those around us find their own voice and be heard.

As the song progresses, and the seasons change, the mockingbird tells the singer that it too changes along with the seasons, and must leave town soon. The singer wishes for more time with the bird, but ultimately they must say goodbye. However, in a moment of emotional honesty, the bird tells the singer that she has been waiting for these words to come out, and the singer's help in finding the right words has made her feel less alone. This could signify the importance of human connection and the impact that simple acts of kindness can have on someone's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Summer arrived on the back of a mockingbird
The season of summer began with the arrival of a chirping mockingbird.

It sang a sweet melody, but couldn't seem to find the right words
Though the bird's melody was sweet, it seemed to struggle in finding the perfect lyrics.

I don't know if you've heard But it's all over town, yeah they're buzzing about it now
The news of the mockingbird's beautiful singing had spread like wildfire throughout the town.

I was singing along when the mockingbird came to me Perched on my windowsill and hummed along quietly
The artist was humming along to the music when the mockingbird joined in and perched on their windowsill.

But before long she was singing along and she said, yeah she said
Soon enough, the bird began to sing the same song and spoke up to thank the artist.

"I've been waiting so long for these words to come out It's practically all I've been thinking about So thank you for finding the words I couldn't find on my own Now I'm not alone"
The mockingbird expressed its gratitude to the singer for finding the right lyrics it had been searching for, thus, making it feel less lonely.

Autumn was on its way, summer was on its way out The mockingbird told me, "I change with the seasons" And so she was leaving town, in a few days now
As summer came to an end, the bird explained that it was time for it to move on with the advent of autumn and would be leaving in a few days.

We said our goodbyes but I secretly wished for more time The seasons are merciless Then for a while we both stood in silence until, she said:
The artist bid farewell to the bird, but wished they had more time together. They reminisced for a moment in silence until the mockingbird spoke up.

"I've been waiting so long for these words to come out It's practically all I've been thinking about So thank you for finding the words I couldn't find on my own Now I'm not alone"
The bird once again thanked the artist for putting its thoughts and emotions into words, letting it feel accompanied and no longer feeling alone.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHASE COY

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