Bluebird
Denny Laine/Linda McCartney/Paul McCartney/Paul McCartney & Wings Lyrics
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I'll come flying through your door
And you'll know what love is for
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird,
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird,
Touch your lips with a magic kiss
And you'll be a bluebird too
And you'll know what love can do
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird,
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird,
I'm a bluebird, yeah, yeah, yeah
Bluebird, ah ha
Bluebird, ah ha
Bluebird
The song "Bluebird" by Paul McCartney and Wings is a romantic ballad that speaks of the transformative powers of love. The song starts off with the singer expressing a desire to come flying through the door of their loved one during a still night. They promise that once they do, their lover will know what love is for. The bird-like quality displayed in these lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for freedom and the ability to soar above any challenges that come their way. The song is essentially saying that love has the ability to set one free from the worries of the world and that it can lift them up and give them wings.
The second verse is equally meaningful as the singer talks about touching lips with a magical kiss. Once this kiss is bestowed upon the listener, they too will become a bluebird and understand the power of love. The repetition of the line "I'm a bluebird" throughout the song emphasizes the transformative qualities of love, as each time it is repeated, it highlights the singer's ability to spread their wings and take flight. The song concludes with McCartney repeating the word "Bluebird" several times, which adds an ethereal quality to the song and underscores the idea of love as a magical, transformative force.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night when the wind is still
In the quiet of the night, when everything is calm
I'll come flying through your door
I'll come to you quickly and unexpectedly
And you'll know what love is for
You'll know the true meaning of love
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird,
I am a symbol of happiness and love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I am joyful and full of energy
Touch your lips with a magic kiss
Experience the wonder of a magical kiss
And you'll be a bluebird too
You will be filled with love and happiness like me
And you'll know what love can do
You will understand the true power of love
Bluebird, ah ha
Bluebird, a joyful song of love
Bluebird, ah ha
Bluebird, the embodiment of love
Bluebird
Bluebird, a symbol of beauty, peace, and happiness
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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