Bluebird
Doug Paisley Lyrics

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The song of the Bluebird
Buried in the dust
Did you once hear how she cried?
Though the years may have passed her
in tears and in laughter
There's a song that she left behind.
My father's own father
Sailed through the air

And he found in a maze in the sky.
But for all that surrounds us,
that anchors and binds us,
There's a song that we carry inside.

Chorus:
Oh, wild is the wind in the night.
Oh, wild am I.
I wait until the day begins,
and wild is my cry.
The song of the Bluebird
Carried on the wind
Leaving our worries behind,
Over highways and hilltops
we long to go,

But a song is all we can find.
[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Doug Paisley's song "Bluebird" talks about the history and legacy of a bluebird's song, buried in the dust. The bluebird's song may have been forgotten by time, but it still echoes through the tears and laughter of those who heard it. The second line of the stanza asks an unanswered question, "Did you once hear how she cried?" This statement is left hanging, possibly to make us think about how important it is to listen and cherish what is fragile, such as the bluebird's song. The stanza ends by saying that a song survives the passage of time.

The next stanza is more personal than the first, mentioning the singer's father's father, who flew through the air and found a maze in the sky. This could be a reference to the grandfather's aviator career, who fought through the war and reached new heights, both literally and figuratively. The stanza then mentions the anchors and bindings that surround us, possibly referring to the obstacles and challenges of daily life. But despite these restraints and responsibilities, the song remains inside us, waiting to be heard.

The chorus talks about the wildness that surrounds us, both externally and internally. The wind in the night is wild, and so is the singer, who waits until the day begins. The "wild cry" mentioned in the song could refer to the bluebird's song or the singer's own hunger for something more significant in life. The last stanza ends on a melancholy note, with the longing to leave our worries behind and journey over highways and hilltops. But in the end, all that remains is the bluebird's song, echoing through time.

Line by Line Meaning

The song of the Bluebird
This is a melody being referred to which is most probably very old and sentimental. It probably holds some sort of significance to the singer.

Buried in the dust
The song may have been forgotten and ignored for a long time which means it has been neglected and left behind.

Did you once hear how she cried?
The song could represent the voice of someone who is in pain or suffering, and it's powerful enough to make others feel it too.

Though the years may have passed her in tears and in laughter
Despite the passage of time, the song still captures the emotions of the past, both happy and sad.

There's a song that she left behind.
The song is a legacy that was left behind, and the artist finds comfort in knowing that it's still there for them to hold onto.

My father's own father Sailed through the air And he found in a maze in the sky.
This line seems like it could be a metaphor for a person flying through life, exploring unknown territories and discovering things that are hidden within.

But for all that surrounds us, that anchors and binds us, There's a song that we carry inside.
Despite everything that ties us down, whether it be our worries, fears or responsibilities, we all have a song inside us that is free to soar and connect us all.

Oh, wild is the wind in the night.
The wind represents the uncontrollable forces of nature which can be both wild and unpredictable.

Oh, wild am I.
The artist is relating to the wind and sees themselves as unpredictable and untamed.

I wait until the day begins, and wild is my cry.
The artist is waiting for a new beginning where they can release their emotions and feelings. They may feel confined by the day, and so, they let their wild feelings free at night.

The song of the Bluebird Carried on the wind Leaving our worries behind,
The song has the power to take us away from our current reality and make us forget our problems and concerns.

Over highways and hilltops we long to go,
There are things that we long for, places and experiences that we want to have even though we may not be able to get them.

But a song is all we can find.
The singer wishes they could have something more to hold onto, but for now, the song is the only thing that gives them comfort and makes them feel alive.

[Chorus]
This is the chorus of the song that repeats with every refrain. The wild wind represents the volatile nature of human emotions while the bluebird's song is a symbol of hope and comfort that remains strong and vibrant through tough times.

Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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