Mocking bird
Inez Lyrics


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Everybody have you heard?
He's gonna buy me a mockingbird
And if that mockingbird won't sing
He's gonna buy me a diamond ring
And if that diamond ring won't shine
He's gonna surely break this heart of mine
And that's why I keep on tellin' ev'rybody, sayin'
Wo, wo, wo, wo, wo

Hear me now and understand
He's gonna find me some peace of mind
And if that peace of mind won't stay
I'm gonna find myself a better way
And if that better way ain't so
I, I, I'll ride with the tide and go with the flow
And that's why I keep on shoutin' in your ear sayin'
Wo, wo, wo, wo, wo

Everybody have you heard?
She's gonna buy me a mockingbird
And if that mockingbird won't sing
She's gonna buy me a diamond ring
And if that diamond ring won't shine
She's gonna surely break this heart of mine
And that's why I keep on tellin' ev'rybody, sayin' no, no, no, no,no

Listen now and understand
She's gonna find me some peace of mind
And if that peace of mind won't stay
I'm gonna find myself a better way
I might rise above , I might go below
I, I, I'll ride with the tide and go with the flow




And that's why I keep on shoutin' in your ears y'all
No, no, no, no, no, no, now, now, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Inez's song Mocking Bird are about a relationship that is on the rocks, and the constant search for stability and happiness. The song starts with the singer hoping to receive a mockingbird, which is traditionally seen as a symbol of happiness and joy. However, if the mockingbird doesn't sing, she will be given a diamond ring instead, with the expectation that the ring will bring her happiness. The song then takes a darker turn, with the singer describing how if the diamond ring doesn't bring her happiness, her heart will be surely broken.


The song then shifts to the male protagonist, who also hopes to find peace of mind. If the peace of mind he is searching for doesn't stay, he will find a better way. The song ends on an ambiguous note with the lyrics "I might rise above, I might go below, I'll ride with the tide and go with the flow". These lyrics hint at the possibility of the relationship transitioning to a new phase or perhaps even falling apart.


Overall, the song is a chronicle of the search for happiness in a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics touch on themes like the pressure to find happiness, the reliance on material possessions to bring joy, and the idea of going with the flow, even when it seems impossible to find stability.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody have you heard?
Have you all heard the news?


He's gonna buy me a mockingbird
He promised to buy me a mockingbird as a gift.


And if that mockingbird won't sing
If the mockingbird does not make me happy,


He's gonna buy me a diamond ring
He will then buy me a diamond ring instead.


And if that diamond ring won't shine
If the diamond ring does not bring me joy,


He's gonna surely break this heart of mine
He will likely break my heart if he cannot make me happy.


And that's why I keep on tellin' ev'rybody, sayin'
This is why I keep sharing this story with everyone, saying


Wo, wo, wo, wo, wo
Wo, wo, wo, wo, wo (vocalization of emotion)


Hear me now and understand
Listen to me now and comprehend


He's gonna find me some peace of mind
He will try to bring me peace of mind.


And if that peace of mind won't stay
If that peace of mind does not last,


I'm gonna find myself a better way
I will try to find a better solution.


And if that better way ain't so
If that solution doesn't work out,


I, I, I'll ride with the tide and go with the flow
I will adapt and adjust to the situation, taking things as they come.


And that's why I keep on shoutin' in your ear sayin'
This is why I keep shouting this message in your ear, saying


Listen now and understand
Listen carefully and comprehend


She's gonna find me some peace of mind
She will try to bring me peace of mind.


And if that peace of mind won't stay
If that peace of mind does not last,


I'm gonna find myself a better way
I will try to find a better solution.


I might rise above , I might go below
I may experience highs and lows.


And that's why I keep on shoutin' in your ears y'all
This is why I keep shouting this message to all of you.


No, no, no, no, no, no, now, now, baby
No, no, no, no, no, no, now, now, baby (vocalization of dissent)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLIE FOXX, INEZ FOXX

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