Blackbird
Jeff Beck 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
Black bird 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 song "Blackbird" by Jeff Beck is a beautifully composed track with poetic lyrics that have a deeper meaning. The song starts with the image of a blackbird singing in the dead of night - a metaphor for life's challenges and hardships. The blackbird's broken wings represent the difficulties that we all face in life, and the line "take these broken wings and learn to fly" means that we must learn from our struggles to overcome them and emerge stronger.
As the lyrics continue, the blackbird's sunken eyes represent a lack of perspective or understanding. By learning to see, the blackbird can finally be free. This can be interpreted as a call to become more aware, to look beyond our own limited view of the world, and to seek a greater understanding of ourselves and others.
The chorus of the song offers the blackbird a path out of darkness and into the light. The repetition of "blackbird fly, blackbird fly, into the light of the dark black night" emphasizes the transformative power of taking flight and overcoming obstacles. The song closes with the repetition of the line "you were only waiting for this moment to arise," suggesting that despite the hardships we may face, we all have the inner strength to rise up and overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
At a time of darkness, there is a song of hope being sung.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Despite being broken, there is a chance to soar and achieve greatness.
All your life
Throughout your entire existence,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were always anticipating and preparing for this opportunity to present itself.
Black bird singing in the dead of night
The black bird still sings despite the darkness surrounding it.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Although you may have lost your way, there is still an opportunity to regain your sight and perspective.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You have been waiting for this chance to break free and live your life to the fullest.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Fly away, spread your wings and soar.
Into the light of the dark black night.
Find your way through the darkness and reach the light on the other side.
All your life
During the duration of your life,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
This moment has been long-awaited and you are ready to seize it.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
This moment has been long-awaited and you are ready to seize it.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
This moment has been long-awaited and you are ready to seize it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEOFFREY BECK, JEFF BECK
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