They are not from Ohio.
EFO's early sound was almost entirely acoustic, including such unusual touches as hand percussion, though over the years they have gradually shifted towards incorporating more electric instruments. EFO's focus on rich harmonies and literate, quirky songwriting has remained strong. Though they have been playing their own smart, tuneful songs (by songwriters Schaefer and Clem) since the beginning of their 15-year existence, the band's repertoire also includes some notable covers of songs by The Byrds and Blues Traveler.
The band has won several WAMMIES (music awards given to bands from the Washington D.C. area) and tours throughout the United States.
The Bird
Eddie From Ohio Lyrics
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Could you be thinking of?
I'm so benign and kind
An ambassador of love
I've got good will, nice teeth
And plus the right of way
Then who are you to act
In such an evil way
My clutch is dead, my face is red
I wish I were back home in bed
I've got this picture perfect village
That resides inside my head
But I'm awoken by your horn
And an angry middle finger instead
Don't give me the bird
Just shake your fist
Don't utter a word - just blow me a kiss
We're all in this together
We're birds of a feather
But not that bird, I love you
Is it just me to think
What could I've ever done
You've got one branch,
Five twigs and wanna loan me one
I got here first,
You're in my path
You're in my life,
You're in the wrong
Keep your gesture to yourself,
Look ahead and move along
With feet of lead, I bet you said
Why did I stop I should have sped
I am a Polyanna remake
And can you believe unwed?
My heart is broken by your horn
And your angry middle finger instead
CHORUS
London's got the Vs,
L.A.'s got the gun
Philly snaps its elbow
At almost anyone
Arabs thumb their teeth,
Italians flip their chin
Always good to know
What country you are in
I'm not that old, not that young,
And I don't partake in rage
I pray for peace, I brake for dogs
And always act my age
About my age, this is why
I react to you this way
Don't flip me off, no, not now
My birthday is today
You've cussed and bled,
And have just said
My brand of chivalry is dead
But I am the Bluebird of Happiness
YOU STUPID LITTLE KID
No words are spoken,
Just your horn
And your angry middle finger instead
CHORUS
The song "The Bird" by Eddie from Ohio describes a conflict between the singer and a rude driver who flips them off and honks their horn aggressively. The singer is baffled by the driver's behavior, as they consider themselves a kind and harmless person who wants to spread love and positivity wherever they go. The singer imagines a perfect world in their mind, but is constantly brought back to reality by encounters with people like the angry driver. They plead with the driver to show some restraint and civility, and to acknowledge that they are all part of the same community.
The lyrics touch on themes of anger, frustration, and the struggle to maintain a positive outlook in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. The singer's desire to simply be treated with respect and kindness is relatable and universal, and the song encourages listeners to embrace empathy and compassion in their daily interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
What then on God's paved Earth
What could possibly be on your mind?
Could you be thinking of?
I'm so benign and kind
I am gentle and caring
An ambassador of love
I represent love and positivity
I've got good will, nice teeth
I have good intentions and a pleasant appearance
And plus the right of way
I have the legal right to proceed
Then who are you to act
Who do you think you are?
In such an evil way
To act aggressively and maliciously
My clutch is dead, my face is red
My car has malfunctioned and I am embarrassed
I wish I were back home in bed
I wish I was not in this situation
I've got this picture perfect village
I have an idealized version of a small town in my mind
That resides inside my head
But I'm awoken by your horn
But you honk your horn to startle me
And an angry middle finger instead
And gesture angrily with your hand
Don't give me the bird
Don't make a rude gesture
Just shake your fist
Make a threatening gesture instead
Don't utter a word - just blow me a kiss
Don't speak and be rude, just give a friendly gesture
We're all in this together
We are all on this road together
We're birds of a feather
We have similarities and connections
But not that bird, I love you
Don't make that rude gesture, I care about you
Is it just me to think
Am I the only one who wonders
What could I've ever done
What did I do to deserve this
You've got one branch,
You only have one lane
Five twigs and wanna loan me one
Many cars are on this road and I need to use your lane
I got here first,
I arrived at this spot first
You're in my path
You are in my way
You're in my life,
You are an unwelcome presence in my day
You're in the wrong
You are mistaken in your actions
Keep your gesture to yourself,
Do not gesture rudely at me
Look ahead and move along
Focus on driving forward and continue on your way
With feet of lead, I bet you said
With slow and indecisive actions, I believe you said
Why did I stop I should have sped
I regret stopping, I should have kept going
I am a Polyanna remake
I am optimistic and hopeful
And can you believe unwed?
And unmarried, can you believe it?
My heart is broken by your horn
You hurt me with your loud horn
And your angry middle finger instead
And your disrespectful hand gesture
London's got the Vs,
London has a certain hand gesture
L.A.'s got the gun
Los Angeles has a high crime rate with many people carrying guns
Philly snaps its elbow
Philadelphia has a certain hand gesture
At almost anyone
Used in various situations
Arabs thumb their teeth,
Arabs have a certain hand gesture
Italians flip their chin
Italians have a certain hand gesture
Always good to know
What country you are in
What region you are in and what hand gestures are common there
I'm not that old, not that young,
I am not very old or very young, just middle-aged
And I don't partake in rage
I do not participate in angry outbursts
I pray for peace, I brake for dogs
I support peace and safety and slow down for animals
And always act my age
And behave respectfully and maturely
About my age, this is why
I behave this way because of my age
I react to you this way
I respond to your behavior like this
Don't flip me off, no, not now
Do not make a rude gesture at me, not at this moment
My birthday is today
You've cussed and bled,
You used bad language and behaved violently
And have just said
My brand of chivalry is dead
You believe that my style of behavior is outdated and irrelevant
But I am the Bluebird of Happiness
I still choose to see the good in the world
YOU STUPID LITTLE KID
An insult thrown at the other driver
No words are spoken,
Neither of us needs to say anything
Just your horn
Just the sound of your horn is enough to provoke me
And your angry middle finger instead
Your hand gesture makes me angry and upset
CHORUS
Contributed by Nathan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.