Blackbird
Giacomo Bondi & The Apple Pies Lyrics
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Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The song, "Blackbird" by Giacomo Bondi & The Apple Pies, is about overcoming hardships and finding the freedom that comes from self-discovery. The blackbird is a symbol of hope and resilience, as it sings even in the darkest of nights. The first verse encourages the listener to take their broken wings and learn to fly, to not be hindered by their past or their difficulties. The second verse tells them to take their sunken eyes and learn to see, to gain a new perspective on life and their surroundings.
The chorus repeats, telling the blackbird to fly into the light of the dark black night, symbolizing that it's possible to find light even in the midst of darkness. The final verse repeats the first, reaffirming the idea that we have been waiting for this moment to arise, to finally find our own way and be liberated from whatever has held us back.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird sings even in the darkest times
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Embrace your struggles and use them to propel yourself forward
All your life
Throughout your existence
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been waiting for this moment of opportunity to present itself
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird continues to sing even in the bleakest of situations
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Take your past struggles and use them to gain a new perspective
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You have been waiting for the moment to break free from your struggles
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Fly away, just like the blackbird
Into the light of the dark black night.
Breaking free from the darkness and moving towards the light
All your life
Throughout your existence
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been waiting for this moment of opportunity to present itself
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
Reiterating the message that you have been waiting for this moment for a long time
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
Affirming that this moment is significant to your personal growth and development
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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