Blackbird
Glee Cast Featuring Chris Colfer (Kurt) 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
Blackbird 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 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.
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hinano Hayami
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
Analía Piquard
LETRA 💜 BLACKBIRD
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
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Aaaaaaaaa...
Darararara...
Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only wait for this moment to arise. 🎶
Lilly Faulkner
Why I love this scene:
1. Kurt's voice sounds great.
Kurt's always using the higher pitched side of his voice, and while I appreciate the beauty of that side of him, I prefer this lower key that he uses in both Baby It's Cold Outside with Blaine (Another of my favorite scenes in Glee--no, in any show!), and this beautiful song Blackbird. His voice is soothing and beautiful in this scene.
2. The song is beautiful.
The lyrics in this song are pretty, yes, but the tune and the notes, I think it was written very well.
3. Blaine finally realizes his love for Kurt. (FINNALLLYYYY)
Can we all admit it? Since Kurt met Blaine, like in this song, "you were only waiting for this moment to arrive". I think that lyric is kind of perfect for this, since Blaine was waiting for Kurt his whole life, he says it at some point. Klaine is such a perfect romance, and no matter how many times they fight I will always believe in them as my favorite couple in any show. And the way Blaine realizes is stunning, acted well, and just romantic. .
4. The acting is spot on.
Need I say more? Kurt (Chris Colfer) looks genuinely sad, and Blaine looks like he's truly having an epiphany.
Hello, I'm Lilly Faulkner, and thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.
Rommel Daniel Espinosa
the warblers singing a song mourning a dead bird, the way blaine looks at kurt, then looking away as if realizng he has fallen in love, then looking back at kurt, this might be the most beautiful scene in the entire show.
Valeria Lopez
Pavarotti mattered.
Rommel Daniel Espinosa
Izzy G sweetie,,,, you have no idea,,,,
Queen Shangela
I just thought about the fact that a Warbler is a bird too
Tmara aramT
This song isn’t actually about a bird it is actually about a black women fighting a racism scandal but it is just like a well know kinda term like some guys call girls chicks
Celinha BR
@Tmara aramT Paul McCartney wrote this song about the struggles of black women during the civil rights movements of thee 60s. Bird is because it was how women were called by the guys in England at that time.
RaeOfGayshine
Watching as Blaine falls in love, it's just the best thing in the world. I can't stop smiling.
Emma Mellgren
+Sarah Morgan Oh my god same!! It's so wonderful and to this song too < 3
Elise Scarlett
Same even though it's about a dead bird lol
Elise Scarlett
+Emma Mellgren same even though it's about a dead bird lol🕊🕊😹😲