2) Dutch Rock band
Blackbird
Julie Blue 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 Julie Blue, is a beautiful and poignant tribute to finding freedom in the midst of oppression. There are the repeating lines "Blackbird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly," which are a powerful metaphor for overcoming adversity. The blackbird is a symbol of hardship and struggle, but also of freedom, and the idea is that when you feel trapped in a difficult situation, you can use that experience to break free and find your own wings.
The lyrics speak to the idea that we can all experience dark moments in our lives, but we can also rise above them and become something more. The phrase "into the light of the dark black night" is particularly meaningful because it shows that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we can find a way to shine and rise again.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing in the nighttime, when everything else is silent and still.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Use your struggles and challenges to build strength and resilience, and rise above them.
All your life
Throughout your entire existence
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been anticipating a pivotal moment in your life, which will enable you to achieve your dreams.
Black bird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing again, emphasizing the importance of persistence and resilience.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Even when you feel like you're drowning or overwhelmed, you can learn and grow from the experience.
All your life
This has been true your entire existence.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You've been hoping for the opportunity to break free from your limitations and live life on your own terms.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Again, the blackbird takes flight, serving as a metaphor for personal growth and transformation.
Into the light of the dark black night.
You can find hope and inspiration even in the darkest of times.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Repeating again, showing how the blackbird is a consistent symbol throughout the piece.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
This important moment has been a long time coming, but it is finally here.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
Repeating the previous line for emphasis on the importance of this moment.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The final line, solidifying the message of this song: we all have moments of waiting and struggle, but eventually we will have the opportunity to fly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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