Flyway
Kero Kero Bonito Lyrics
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Gone when I look around
Until the sun gets longer
They're getting out of town
Where on earth in the world
Do they go?
Do their feathers freeze stiff
In the snow?
But I can bet you they'll come
Back to the same old tree
Since I was crawling they've been
Watching over me
In the gardens
That ripple in the water
Climbing higher up
Where nobody sees
Look at the sky and spot the green
And I heard that they weren't
Meant to stay
Anywhere the air chokes
Or they get
On the flyway
So ride the rising currents
I trust that I will see you again
When I pick up the courage
I hope that I can join you someday
The song "Flyway" by Kero Kero Bonito is a contemplative piece about the migration of birds and the longing to join them in their journey. The opening lines "A flock across my window, gone when I look around" suggest fleetingness - that there is a certain transience about the coming and going of these creatures. The imagery in the lyrics paints a picture of birds leaving their home as winter approaches, but also of their return "to the same old tree", a place of refuge and familiarity. The singer wonders about where these birds go and what happens to them in the cold, but ultimately resigns to the fact that they may never know the answers to these questions.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of flight and freedom. The singer expresses a desire to join the birds on their journey, to "ride the rising currents" and "pick up the courage" to be able to fly. The line "Anywhere the air chokes, or they get on the flyway" suggests that, just like birds, humans also have their own dreams and aspirations, and that sometimes it requires leaving one's comfort zone to pursue them. However, there is also an element of uncertainty and fear in the singer's tone, as they acknowledge that flying requires courage, and they may not know what lies ahead.
Overall, "Flyway" is a thoughtful and introspective song that explores themes of migration, home, and the human desire for freedom and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
A flock across my window
There is a group of birds flying outside my window
Gone when I look around
When I look away from the window, the birds disappear from my sight
Until the sun gets longer
The birds leave only when the days grow longer and spring comes
They're getting out of town
The birds are migrating to a different location for the season
Where on earth in the world
I wonder where these birds fly during their migration
Do they go?
I have no idea where they could be flying to
Do their feathers freeze stiff
I wonder if the birds' feathers freeze when they fly in colder weather
In the snow?
Perhaps the birds travel to a place where it snows heavily
How should I know?
I do not have any answers to these questions
But I can bet you they'll come
I am sure that the birds will return to the same spot next year
Back to the same old tree
The birds will come back to the familiar tree they always visit
Since I was crawling they've been
These birds have been watching over me since I was a baby
Watching over me
The birds have been a symbol of protection or guidance throughout my life
In the gardens
The birds visit gardens where they can find food and water
That ripple in the water
The gardens may have a pool or a pond where the water ripples
Climbing higher up
The birds may fly higher and higher as they journey through the sky
Where nobody sees
The birds may fly to certain inaccessible spots where humans do not usually venture
Look at the sky and spot the green
If you look up at the sky, you may be able to spot a green-colored bird among the others
And I heard that they weren't
I've heard that these birds do not stay in places where pollution is rampant
Meant to stay
The birds are not meant to dwell in areas where the air quality is poor
Anywhere the air chokes
It is difficult for birds to breathe in areas with low air quality
Or they get
Otherwise, they remain or reside along their migratory path, also known as a flyway
On the flyway
A flyway is the path of the migratory birds that they follow with consistency yearly.
So ride the rising currents
The group of birds fly in ascending air currents in the sky, the rising altitude helps them conserve energy and time during migration.
I trust that I will see you again
I believe that these birds will come back to me next year or whenever.
When I pick up the courage
I will gather the courage to embark on my own journey someday
I hope that I can join you someday
and hope to travel along with these birds someday.
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hugggykuggy
A flock across my window
Gone when I look around
Until the sun gets longer
They're getting out of town
Where on earth in the world
Do they go?
Do their feathers freeze stiff
In the snow?
How should I know?
But I can bet you they'll come
Back to the same old tree
Since I was crawling they've been
Watching over me
In the gardens
That ripple in the water
Climbing higher up
Where nobody sees
Look at the sky and spot the green
And I heard that they weren't
Meant to stay
Anywhere the air chokes
Or they get
On the flyway
So ride the rising currents
I trust that I will see you again
When I pick up the courage
I hope that I can join you someday
@justforfunvideohobby
Apparently she wrote this for her bird when it died. Awesome song
@lambada6565
Yeah i heard that , its a shame but its a beautiful song!
@squib9367
Aw that's so sad :(
I have a pet bird and I would be devastated if something bad happened to him
@lambada6565
Yeah it is Sad! I hope nothing bad ever happens to your Bird! :)
@user-ys1mb9ho2m
Yeah and in the ending lyrics she says someday I will be with you
@lambada6565
@@user-ys1mb9ho2m Yeah :(
So ride the rising currents
I trust that I will see you again
When I pick up the courage
I hope that I can join you someday
Always gets me
@yaram8898
Sarah’s hair is powerful, especially in this video
@justforfunvideohobby
Yas queen
@robert-hb9hu
no living being's hair should be as powerful as sarah's
yet here we are
@kllcmd8980
Sarah’s hair is a separate entity with a mind of its own