Birds
Holly Williams Lyrics


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Lover, there will be another one
Who'll hover over you beneath the sun
Tomorrow see the things that never come
Today

When you see me
Fly away without you
Shadow on the things you know
Feathers fall around you
And show you the way to go
It's over, it's over

Nestled in your wings my little one
This special morning brings another sun
Tomorrow see the things that never come
Today

When you see me
Fly away without you
Shadow on the things you know
Feathers fall around you




And show you the way to go
It's over, it's over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 'Birds' by Holly Williams are undoubtedly intriguing and open to various interpretations. 'Lover, there will be another one/ Who'll hover over you beneath the sun/ Tomorrow see the things that never come/ Today' might suggest that the singer is reminiscing about an old lover and drawing parallels between the love they shared and the inevitability of seasons changing and new things coming. The line 'when you see me fly away without you' could mean that the singer is ready to move on from the relationship, and the use of the metaphorical 'shadow on the things you know' creates a sense of uncertainty in the air. The feathers falling and showing the way to go could indicate that sometimes the path to clarity and understanding is scattered with uncertainty and difficulty.


The concluding lines of the song 'Nestled in your wings my little one/ This special morning brings another sun/ Tomorrow see the things that never come/ Today' have a more positive and hopeful tone, marking a fresh start and the promise of a new day. The lyrics could suggest a change in circumstances, where the singer has found comfort and security after struggling with the aftermath of a broken relationship. The song's title 'Birds' further emphasises that idea of freedom, hope and optimism, and how letting go can provide a sense of liberation and new beginnings.


Overall, 'Birds' by Holly Williams is an introspective song that uses metaphors of birds and feathers to evoke a feeling of lightness and ease. It is a reflection on love, life and change, and how coming to terms with the inevitable fluctuations of life can result in growth and renewal.


Line by Line Meaning

Lover, there will be another one
Hey my dear, there will be someone else in the future


Who'll hover over you beneath the sun
This person will be always with you, no matter what


Tomorrow see the things that never come
The future is uncertain, don't worry about events that may or may not happen


Today
Live in the moment, enjoy the present time


When you see me
When I'm no longer here with you


Fly away without you
Leave you alone, abandon you


Shadow on the things you know
It will cast a shadow on your knowledge and beliefs


Feathers fall around you
Memories of our time together will remind you of me


And show you the way to go
These memories will guide you through life


It's over, it's over
Our relationship has come to an end


Nestled in your wings my little one
You once protected me, and now I cherish that memory


This special morning brings another sun
Every new day is a chance for a new beginning




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Wow. It sounds beautiful ...

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