Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, David grew up listening to a mix of 60’s and 70’s pop music, and first became interested in singing at age nine. By his teens he already listened to classic rock artists like Queen, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, but in high school discovered indie rock, and became influenced by artists such as The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant, Vampire Weekend and San Cisco. By age 15 he started singing in bands with his friends, and learnt how to play the drums and bass. In late 2016, after recently turning 20 years old and living in Austria, he taught himself to play guitar and recorded his Demo version of “Leslie” in his dorm room (inspired in a long-distance complicated relationship he had at the time) and later uploaded it online in early 2017. After releasing “Leslie (Demo)”, he ended up signing with RATIO Records, and after recording his debut album “Only Fools are Satisfied” in late 2018, he released it in early 2019.
The Birds Song
David Vitela Lyrics
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Sorry If I look sad,
I don't know where I belong,
I just hope you can understand.
Everything outside is dying,
I don't see the sun much these days,
Please tell me you're not crying...
Birds,
They never let you down,
You can travel the world
And they'll be there,
I just hope that they don't fly way
Please Birds don't fly way,
Don't fly away from me,
Don't fly away from me.
(Oh, Birds)
The lyrics to David Vitela's song The Birds Song speak to a sense of loneliness and disconnection from the world. The singer apologizes for looking sad and not knowing where they belong. They are isolated, as everything outside is dying and they don't see the sun much these days. It's unclear who the singer is addressing, but they hope that this person can understand their feelings. The singer finds comfort in birds, who are always there and never let you down. The birds are a symbol for something constant and reliable, despite the ever-changing world.
The second verse continues the theme of sadness and isolation, as the singer pleads with the birds not to fly away from them. The repetition of "Don't fly away from me" reveals the singer's fear of losing the only thing that brings them solace. The song ends with a final plea to the birds, imploring them not to leave.
Overall, The Birds Song speaks to the human need for connection and the fear of loneliness. Despite the bleak tone of the lyrics, there is a sense of hope and longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
See you wherever I go,
I always see you around wherever I go.
Sorry if I look sad,
I apologize for looking sad, but I can't help it.
I don't know where I belong,
I am lost and unsure of my place in this world.
I just hope you can understand.
I hope you can empathize with how I feel.
Everything outside is dying,
The world around me is deteriorating.
I don't see the sun much these days,
I am going through a dark and gloomy period in my life.
Please tell me you're not crying...
I don't want to see you sad or upset because of me.
Winter is killing me.
The cold and isolated winter is making me feel dead inside.
Birds,
The birds in the sky that I am watching.
They never let you down,
Birds always provide a sense of tranquility and consistency.
You can travel the world
No matter where you go, you will always find birds.
And they'll be there,
The birds are always present and reliable.
I just hope that they don't fly way
I want the birds to stay with me.
Please Birds don't fly way,
Please don't leave me alone, birds.
Don't fly away from me,
Please stay with me, birds.
Don't fly away from me.
Please don't leave me alone and isolated.
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.