The Bird
Jack and The Giant Lyrics
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Thoughts fall from my thoughts
This good luck charm hanging off my arm
Was left here by the police
Words fall out of my pockets
And cats dance under my feet
This colorful spell under which I live
And the microscope reveals the scope
Of my very best intentions (best intentions)
Yes, the tiny light shines twice as bright
On the only nice part of me
Birds fly into my windshield
Thoughts fall from my thoughts
This good luck charm hanging off my arm
Was left here by the police
And the microscope reveals the scope
Of my very best intentions (best intentions)
Oh yes the tiny light shines twice as bright
On the only nice part of me
The lyrics of Jack and The Giant's song, The Bird, depict a person who seems to be living under a colorful spell that protects them from their own thoughts and writings. Birds are flying into their windshield, thoughts are falling from their thoughts, and words are falling out of their pockets. Despite all these chaotic happenings, they seem to carry a good luck charm hanging from their arm that was left by the police. The microscope reveals the scope of their very best intentions which perhaps means that they always try to do their best but are not always able to follow through with their ideas. The only nice part of the person seems to shine bright like a tiny light.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they could be about someone who is trying to avoid their own thoughts and perhaps is living in denial. The good luck charm left by the police could symbolize that the person is trying to avoid getting into trouble. The use of birds flying into a windshield and the cat dancing under their feet create an air of chaos and confusion. However, the colorful spell under which they live could represent their optimism and hopefulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds fly into my windshield
Unexpected obstacles may defy the path I'm taking.
Thoughts fall from my thoughts
My mind is cluttered and ideas often get lost.
This good luck charm hanging off my arm
A symbol of hope given to me as a sign of support.
Was left here by the police
The authorities left me with a token of good faith.
Words fall out of my pockets
My speech often betrays my innermost thoughts and emotions.
And cats dance under my feet
I often feel like I'm stepping on toes and disrupting others' peace.
This colorful spell under which I live
I try to maintain my sense of wonder and imagination to cope with difficult situations.
Protects me from all I write
My creative expression shields me from the harsh realities of my experiences.
And the microscope reveals the scope
A closer look at my intentions shows their true extent.
Of my very best intentions (best intentions)
I always strive to do what's right, but sometimes fall short due to unforeseen circumstances.
Yes, the tiny light shines twice as bright
Even my small acts of kindness can make a big impact on others.
On the only nice part of me
Despite my flaws, I try to show kindness and empathy towards others.
Birds fly into my windshield
Unexpected obstacles may defy the path I'm taking.
Thoughts fall from my thoughts
My mind is cluttered and ideas often get lost.
This good luck charm hanging off my arm
A symbol of hope given to me as a sign of support.
Was left here by the police
The authorities left me with a token of good faith.
And the microscope reveals the scope
A closer look at my intentions shows their true extent.
Of my very best intentions (best intentions)
I always strive to do what's right, but sometimes fall short due to unforeseen circumstances.
Oh yes the tiny light shines twice as bright
Even my small acts of kindness can make a big impact on others.
On the only nice part of me
Despite my flaws, I try to show kindness and empathy towards others.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL, JOHN C. FLANSBURGH, JOHN S. LINNELL
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