Lady Bird
Chet Baker with Len Mercer And His Orchestra Lyrics
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But if you tell me that my heart's on fire, I'm gonna let it burn
I'm gonna be a shocking mocking bird, I'm gonna mingle with the best
I'm try to find my hearts desire, I'm gonna rob the nest
Just like Little Miss Muffet eating away her curd
When I act a bit tough I find no way the bird
I'm gonna be slumming, hummingbird, I'm gonna pass along the word
That's because I've never been a shady lady bird
I'm gonna be a shady lady bird, I hope the payment is deferred
Or if the fly back's simply to my first
You'll find the worst has not occurred
That's because I've never been a shady lady bird
The lyrics of Chet Baker with Len Mercer and His Orchestra's song "Lady Bird" are playful and whimsical, expressing a desire to be carefree and spontaneous like a bird. The singer describes themselves as a "shady lady bird" who has a lot to learn but is willing to take risks and follow their heart. They want to mingle with the best, find their heart's desire, and have fun without ever tiring. The singer is willing to be bold and even shocking in pursuit of their desires, even if the techniques they use seem absurd. Overall, the lyrics celebrate the joys of spontaneity and the freedom to follow one's own path.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna be a shady lady bird, I've got an awful lot to learn
I'm going to try and be sophisticated, but I know I have a lot to improve upon
But if you tell me that my heart's on fire, I'm gonna let it burn
If I'm convinced that my passion is authentic, I'll embrace it wholeheartedly
I'm gonna be a shocking mocking bird, I'm gonna mingle with the best
I'm going to be audacious and challenge the elite
I'm try to find my hearts desire, I'm gonna rob the nest
I want to discover what I really want and will pursue any opportunity to get it
Just like Little Miss Muffet eating away her curd
Similar to someone consumed by their own appetites
When I act a bit tough I find no way the bird
When I behave with confidence, I can't be pushed around
I'm gonna be slumming, hummingbird, I'm gonna pass along the word
I'm going to mix with different social groups, spreading news as I go
I'm gonna have my fun and never tire and if the technique seems absurd
I'm going to enjoy myself and not get bored, even if my methods seem odd to others
That's because I've never been a shady lady bird
I'm untested in this new lifestyle and may not succeed, but I'm willing to try
I'm gonna be a shady lady bird, I hope the payment is deferred
As I take on this new role, I don't want to experience negative consequences immediately
Or if the fly back's simply to my first
If my gains are modest for now, I won't be disappointed
You'll find the worst has not occurred
Despite the risks, I haven't run into any major problems yet
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE
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