Blackbird
Dave & Jeff Koz Lyrics


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Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free

Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,




You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave & Jeff Koz's song Blackbird evoke a sense of hope and the message that one can rise above challenges and take flight towards a better future. The "blackbird" in the song can be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who has faced adversity, but has the potential to overcome it and achieve success. The line "Take these broken wings and learn to fly" suggests that although one may have been wounded or hurt in the past, they have the ability to heal and move forward.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of waiting for the right moment to make a change or take action towards one's goals – "All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise." It's a reminder that sometimes we get stuck in routine or complacency, but ultimately it's never too late to pursue our dreams and aspirations. The repetition of the phrase "Into the light of the dark black night" reinforces the idea of overcoming darkness or struggle and coming out victorious.


Overall, the lyrics to Blackbird are an uplifting and empowering message that encourages listeners to persevere and take flight towards a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing when there is silence and darkness around.


Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Overcome your difficulties and troubles and learn to succeed.


All your life
Throughout your whole existence.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been waiting for this event for your entire life to become successful.


Black bird singing in the dead of night
Even though it is dark and quiet, the blackbird is still singing.


Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Transform your way of looking at things and learn to see things differently.


You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You have been anticipating to be free from this situation for your entire life.


Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Fly away, blackbird, fly away.


Into the light of the dark black night.
Be free even when things appear to be dark.


All your life
Throughout your whole existence.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You have been anticipating this moment to come for a long time now.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You have been waiting for this moment your entire life.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
This is the moment you have been waiting and preparing for all these years.




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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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