Stu… Read Full Bio ↴Crystal Ball are a Swiss hard rock-Band, formed 1995 in Lucerne.
Studio albums
In the Beginning (1999)
Hard Impact (2000)
Virtual Empire (2002)
Hellvetia (2003)
Time Walker (2005)
Secrets (2007)
Dawnbreaker (2013)
Liferider (2015)
Bird on a Wire
Crystal Ball Lyrics
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There you are in the cold wind
Sometimes you don't know
Where you belong
You can't see where you should go
Sometimes you're tired to be strong
Forget your ordinary life
Like a bird high on a wire
To waste your time - ain't your desire
Like a bird high on a wire
Try to fly back - and stop your lying
You never learn from the past
I know life's a race and you've been last
Get up, go out and change your life
I see the truth in your eyes
You try to rise to touch the sky
Forget your ordinary life
Like a bird high on a wire
To waste your time - ain't your desire
Like a bird high on a wire
Try to fly back - and stop your lying
There's a place - where you can go
Just spread your wings
Just flay away - you are a bird
Your path to anywhere
The lyrics to Crystal Ball's song Bird On A Wire speaks of a person who feels lost, uncertain of their place in the world. The opening line "There you are in the cold wind," paints a melancholic picture, as the person is struggling against the wind, battling against the elements. They don't know where they belong, nor where they should go. They feel tired and weak, unable to be strong. The verses convey an introspective mood, as the person tries to rise above their ordinary life, to touch the sky and forget about their mundane existence. The chorus emphasizes the idea of a bird on a wire, using it as a metaphor for the person's situation. The bird is high, alone, but also free. It doesn't waste its time, as it reaches for something more significant. The song's message is clear: the person needs to stop lying to themselves, learn from their past mistakes, and change their life. There's a place where they can go, where they can spread their wings and fly away, leaving their troubles behind.
Line by Line Meaning
There you are in the cold wind
You are struggling, facing hardship
Sometimes you don't know
You lack clarity and direction
Where you belong
You don't feel like you fit in anywhere or have a sense of purpose
You can't see where you should go
You don't have a clear vision for your future
Sometimes you're tired to be strong
You feel exhausted from trying to keep going even when things are difficult
You try to rise to touch the sky
You aspire to achieve great things and reach your full potential
Forget your ordinary life
Don't settle for mediocrity; aim for something more meaningful
Like a bird high on a wire
You're living dangerously or recklessly, taking risks
To waste your time - ain't your desire
You don't want to squander your life or potential
Try to fly back - and stop your lying
Stop deceiving yourself or others and start being honest about what you want
You never learn from the past
You keep repeating the same mistakes
I know life's a race and you've been last
You feel like you're constantly behind others in terms of achievements or progress
Get up, go out and change your life
Take action to improve your situation, rather than being passive or complacent
I see the truth in your eyes
I can tell that you're capable of more and that you're not content with your current situation
There's a place - where you can go
There are opportunities for you to explore that could be better suited to your skills and interests
Just spread your wings
Be open to new experiences and possibilities
Just flay away - you are a bird
Embrace your independence and freedom
Your path to anywhere
You have the power to create your own destiny and make your life what you want it to be
Contributed by Josiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.