Birds
Emilíana Torrini Lyrics
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Before the birds, before they all wake up.
It's the ending of a play and soon begins another.
Hear the leaves applaud the wind.
See the sun come rising and white-wings start to fly.
Like strings of pearls in the firey sky.
I don't want to close my eyes, don't want to leave the stage now,
Lend me yours wings and teach me how to fly.
Show me when it rains, the place you go to hide.
And the curtains draw again and bow - another day ends.
The leaves applaud the wind.
The song "Birds" by Emilíana Torrini is a tranquil and serene track that encourages the listener to stay awake and listen to the dark before the birds wake up. The song portrays the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, where the leaves celebrate the wind as the sun rises and white-wings start to fly. Torrini's voice is soft and soothing, and the lyrics are poetic and full of imagery, painting a picture of the beauty of nature.
The chorus repeats the phrase "the leaves applaud the wind," which can be interpreted in various ways. One possible interpretation is that the wind signifies change and the leaves applaud the transformation that comes with it. The line "lend me your wings and teach me how to fly" could represent the desire to be free from the constraints of the past and to embrace new beginnings. The song invites the listener to appreciate the magnificence and marvel of nature and the changes that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's stay awake and listen to the dark.
Let's stay awake and enjoy the peacefulness of the night.
Before the birds, before they all wake up.
Before the morning begins and the birds start singing.
It's the ending of a play and soon begins another.
The night is ending and soon a new day will begin.
Hear the leaves applaud the wind.
Listen to the sound of the wind rustling the leaves.
See the sun come rising and white-wings start to fly.
Watch the sunrise and see birds take flight.
Like strings of pearls in the fiery sky.
The birds in the colorful sunrise look like beautiful jewels.
I don't want to close my eyes, don't want to leave the stage now,
I want to keep watching the sunrise and enjoy the moment.
As the leaves applaud our stay.
The rustling of leaves signifies the beauty of nature around us.
Lend me your wings and teach me how to fly.
Help me learn how to see the world with a new perspective.
Show me when it rains, the place you go to hide.
Teach me how to find comfort in difficult times.
And the curtains draw again and bow - another day ends.
The day has come to an end and it's time for rest.
The leaves applaud the wind.
Once again, the sound of rustling leaves signifies the beauty of nature.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL DE MUSSENDEN CAREY, EMILIANA TORRINI
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@Garabella
"Birds"
Let's stay awake
And listen to the dark
Before the birds
Before they all wake up
It's the ending of a play
And soon begins another
Hear the leaves applaud the wind
uuuuuu
See the sun come rising
And white winds start to fly
Like strings of pearls
In the fiery sky
I don't want to close my eyes
Don't want to leave the stage now
Hear, the leaves applaud our stay
uuuuuu
Lend me your wings
And teach me how to fly
Show me when it rains
The place you go to hide
N' the curtains draw again
N' bow another day and
the leaves applaud the wind
uuuuuu
uuuuuu
@stefmassmemory4538
Each time i heard this song, I'm feeling light, free et ful off sweetness, thanks for this musical gift !
@mickram23
I just cried looking at her. She has no right to sound like that as well! I was lucky enough to see her live in Manchester several years ago, a fantastic gig.
@nudesoftheworld
I saw her in Leeds in 2009.I came out of a relationship a few months before and it was the first gig I'd actually gone to by myself. I walked out and all the students was walking the street aay Michael Jackson had died. Surreal evening, but she was absolutely incredible.
@TheVirtuosis
Nothing equals a natural beauty like hers. She's so graceful and charming, and her voice is just one of an angel.
@muskets100
She loves what she does
Amazing song - thank you Emiliana!
@Kllush
they way emiliana says uuuuuuuuuh just melts my soul
@3LARI
i can't even describe how beautiful that was...
@jamesplanquois3
sublime
@richmoore
This is such a fantastic song - and a great version. Thank you.
@selektaman9099
She's so awesome I often wondered if she's from this world.