Blackbird
Gregg Hansen 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 lyrics to Gregg Hansen's song, Blackbird, invite the listener to reflect on the journey of personal growth and freedom. The titular blackbird is a symbol of the individual's soul attempting to take flight, to break free from a past that has left them broken and with sunken eyes. The singer encourages the bird to learn to fly and to learn to see, alluding to an understanding of oneself and the world around them. Throughout the verses, the singer repeats the line "All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise," suggesting that this moment of freedom is long-awaited and hard-earned. The final refrain invites the bird to fly "into the light of the dark black night," into the unknown and into the future with newfound courage and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The Blackbird is singing during the darkest hour of the night.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Overcome your limitations and soar high.
All your life
From the beginning to now.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
You were only anticipating this moment to finally arrive.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The Blackbird is reminding you to find light even in the darkest of times.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Elevate your senses and start seeing things from a new perspective.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.
You were only waiting for this moment to free yourself from your past experiences.
Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
The Blackbird is urging you to take flight regardless of how dark the situation is.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to finally emerge.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to finally manifest.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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