Blackbird
Glee Cast Lyrics


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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

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free

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.

Overall Meaning

The Glee Cast's cover of "Blackbird," originally by The Beatles, tells a powerful message of hope and freedom. The first verse, "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," symbolizes the beginning of a journey "in the dead of night," representing sadness or despair. The singer is telling the blackbird, who may have been injured or struggling, to learn to fly again despite its broken wings. The message here is universal - that even though life may seem to be tough at first, something better awaits as long as we hold on and learn to rise again.


The second verse, "Take these sunken eyes and learn to see, all your life, you were only waiting for this moment to be free," speaks of the power of the mind to transcend limitations. The blackbird may have given up hope, but the singer tells it to "learn to see" - suggesting that a shift in perspective can unlock a new sense of freedom. The last verse, "Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly / Into the light of the dark black night" repeats the message of hope and freedom. The Glee Cast's cover of "Blackbird" is a song that resonates with many people, as it speaks of the power of the human spirit to transcend limitations and achieve greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing during a time when everything else is still and quiet.


Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Despite being weakened, you should keep striving to soar.


All your life
From your birth until now.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
There was always an opportunity to break free and soar, but now it's finally here.


Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Don't let your troubles and despair blind you to what's possible.


You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You've been longing to escape your confines, and now you can.


Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Go on, blackbird, take off!


Into the light of the dark black night
Even in the darkest of times, there is still hope and light to be found.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
Just like before, this is the moment you've been anticipating.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
Once again, this is the moment you've been anticipating.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
For the third time, this is the moment you've been anticipating.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Comments from YouTube:

oboh emma

Kurt singing blackbird was beautiful his voice was amazing

Chris Miller

Clear and mellow

Kirbyboo

As a child I was the youngest among brothers and sisters save my half sister i never saw.

My family was abusive and terrifying. My brohers who protected me sang this song to me a lot. One of then is no longer walking with us.

I dedicate this song in turn back to him

Warfu_

aaaaaa still in love with this version of Blackbird 💙

Rainbow StarFire

Chris you rock!!!!!!!!! ❤

Catalyn Rose

My crush can play this and I love it

Ronn

From Boss Baby

Abby

Actually, the Beatles wrote the song 😂

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