Blackbird
Glee Cast feat. Chris Colfer 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.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@percyj2591
I don't understand why people are saying that the glee version sucks... Chris has an AMAZING voice and I feel like he did the song justice.
@bree77301
totally agree !
@kizzy330
Riley Jensen 100% agree
@rachelz1154
So True
@boingcreations3800
He should have been a beatle
@maddisonwoolsey7154
I Love you
@jadefeline4949
When he sings "into the light of the dark black night" 😍😵 it kills me its so good😭
@johnathansosa204
I get chills everytime i hear it
@erimusic3759
I use to sing this with my bird. He sadly passed away . This song brings back so much memories. And I'm also a glee fan!
@maddyhering4368
99% Here from the boss baby!!
1% actually listen to the Beatles and love their music
Rip John and George