By early 1968, Buffalo Springfield had also disintegrated over personal issues, and after aiding in putting together the band’s final album, Stephen Stills found himself unemployed by the summer. He and Crosby began meeting informally and jamming, the results of one encounter in Florida on Crosby’s schooner being the song “Wooden Ships,” composed in collaboration with another guest, Paul Kantner.[2]
Graham Nash had been introduced to Crosby when the Byrds had toured the UK in 1966, and when the Hollies ventured to California in 1968, Nash resumed his acquaintance with Crosby.[3] At a party in July 1968 at Cass Elliot's house, Nash asked Stills and Crosby to repeat their performance of a new song by Stills, “You Don't Have To Cry,” with Nash improvising a second harmony part.[4] The vocals gelled, and the three realized that they had a unique vocal chemistry.
Bluebird
Crosby Stills & Nash Lyrics
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Deep within her heart you see she knows only cryin'
There she sits aloft at perch strangest color blue
Flying is forgotten now thinks only of you
just you
Get into all those blues must be a thousand years
And each is differently used you just know
I can tell you no lies
She's got soul, she's got soul, she's got soul, she's got soul
Soon she's goin' to fly away sadness is her own
Give herself a bath of tears and go home
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And go home
So I listened once again to my bluebird sing
Oh yes and children how she made the mountains ring
Now when hearts be stilled that voice is spring
Oh my precious my soul says to my blue eyed sparrow
Fly back home, fly back home, fly back home
Do you think she loves you?
Do you think at all?
The song titled "Bluebird" by Crosby Stills & Nash is a beautiful ballad about a woman who is metaphorically represented by a bluebird. The opening lyrics "Listen to my bluebird laugh she can tell you why, deep within her heart you see she knows only cryin'" suggests that the bluebird, or the woman, might have a difficult past where she has endured pain and sorrow, but has learned to move beyond it and find happiness. The reference to "blue" could also be symbolic of sadness or depression.
As the song continues, the singer watches the bluebird and becomes entranced by her beauty and grace. This is represented by the line "you sit there mesmerized by the depth of her eyes". The bluebird becomes a symbol of hope and love for the singer. The final verse describes the bluebird flying away, perhaps searching for answers or simply leaving in search of new experiences. The final line of the song "Do you think she loves you? Do you think at all?" implies that love is not always a clear and simple emotion, and that it can be complex and difficult to understand.
Overall, the song is a melancholy yet hopeful meditation on love and the human experience. It suggests that despite pain and sadness, there is always hope for happiness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to my bluebird laugh she can tell you why
Take the time to listen to my inner voice and learn from it what I cannot articulate.
Deep within her heart you see she knows only crying'
Behind the joyful laughter and exterior of happiness, there's an immense sadness.
There she sits aloft at perch strangest color blue
She may be in a high position, with a unique identity or aura that stands out.
Flying is forgotten, now she thinks only of you
Let's cherish the present moment and focus on the person who is currently part of our life.
just you
You are the one who matters, just you.
Get into all those blues must be a thousand years
Life is full of emotional turmoil and it seems like it has lasted forever.
And each is differently used you just know
Each person copes in a unique way, and we can only rely on our intuition to understand how others feel.
You sit there mesmerized by the depth of her eyes
You can get lost in someone's gaze, it's easier to see what they're thinking or feeling, without any words.
I can tell you no lies
I'm being sincere when I say that I won't deceive you.
She's got soul, she's got soul, she's got soul, she's got soul
She's unique, she has that special something that separates her from everyone else.
Soon she's goin' to fly away sadness is her own
At some point, her sorrow will end and she'll move forward in her own way.
Give herself a bath of tears and go home
She'll take the time to cry over her losses and then she'll make her way home.
So I listened once again to my bluebird sing
I once again paid attention to my internal voice guiding me.
Oh yes and children how she made the mountains ring
Her voice is so powerful and commanding, even the mountains reverberate.
Now when hearts be stilled that voice is spring
During difficult times, her voice provides a source of inspiration and hope.
Oh my precious my soul says to my blue eyed sparrow
I treasure this moment, being with the person I love, feeling vulnerable and safe.
Fly back home, fly back home, fly back home
Go back to the place where you feel loved and protected.
Do you think she loves you?
Do you believe that you are worthy of being loved and appreciated by someone else?
Do you think at all?
Are you able to introspect and self-reflect, do you have the capacity to see yourself as others see you?
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Stills
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