Birds
Kiki Lyrics


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I wake up and I wonder
The sky has never been clearer
Why all is so silent
All is so silent
I sit and look up above
You said you couldn't come nearer
And the birds stopped singing
All the birds stopped singing

Remember when you kissed me?
You said you couldn't come nearer
And with every heartbeat
Our love was so bittersweet
I don't wanna fall out of love
Don't wanna fall out of love
Don't wanna fall out of love
Don't wanna fall out of love

And I'll always be afraid of love
And I'll always be afraid of love




And I'll always be afraid of love
And I'll always be afraid of love

Overall Meaning

In "Birds," Kiki explores the theme of love and its complexities. The song opens with a sense of wonder and tranquility as the singer wakes up to a clear sky. However, there is a noticeable absence of sound, symbolized by the silence and the birds no longer singing. This suggests that something is amiss or missing, hinting at a broken or distant relationship.


The lyrics then shift to a memory of a past moment when the singer was kissed. However, there is a recurring statement about not being able to come nearer, implying a barrier or distance between the two individuals involved. The mention of the bittersweet nature of their love indicates a mixture of joy and pain, further emphasizing the complexities that love can bring.


As the song progresses, the singer expresses a fear of falling out of love, highlighting their desire to hold on to the connection despite the challenges. The repetition of this line serves to reinforce the significance of this fear and the importance of maintaining their love.


The closing lines of the song declare the singer's everlasting fear of love. This signifies a deep-rooted hesitation or reservation, suggesting that past experiences or emotional wounds have led to a fear of fully embracing love. It implies a fear of vulnerability and getting hurt again.


Overall, "Birds" captures the conflicting emotions of love, the longing for connection, and the fear of its potential pain.


Line by Line Meaning

I wake up and I wonder
Every morning, I wake up and find myself questioning


The sky has never been clearer
The sky is exceptionally bright and transparent


Why all is so silent
I am curious as to why everything around me is extremely quiet


All is so silent
Everything seems to be still and without sound


I sit and look up above
I take a seat and gaze at the sky


You said you couldn't come nearer
You mentioned that you are unable to come closer to me


And the birds stopped singing
At that moment, the birds ceased their singing


All the birds stopped singing
Every single bird halted its melodious tunes


Remember when you kissed me?
Do you recall the time when you kissed me?


You said you couldn't come nearer
You expressed your inability to approach me again


And with every heartbeat
With each pulsation of my heart


Our love was so bittersweet
Our love possessed both sweetness and bitterness


I don't wanna fall out of love
I wish to avoid falling out of love with you


Don't wanna fall out of love
I am not willing to lose my love for you


Don't wanna fall out of love
I do not desire to lose the affection I have for you


Don't wanna fall out of love
I am adamant about not falling out of love with you


And I'll always be afraid of love
I will forever have a fear of love


And I'll always be afraid of love
The fear of love will forever be present within me


And I'll always be afraid of love
The apprehension towards love will always linger in me


And I'll always be afraid of love
The constant fear of love will never leave my thoughts




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@zeyk9912

five years later, still one of my favourite songs <3

@alexlo3317

beautiful! there is the smell of grease is one of my all time favourites!

@webfagg

Completely in love with this song. ♡

@frasgar72

WOW! Great tune! I hope you have more of this :)

@jaredmartinez4525

Definitely in love with this song! 💜

@DmitryGu

Perfect song. i feel Forever Young vibes. Love it!!!

@fabulososxmen

A melhor música do mundo :)

@over9000pontiacs

amazing! sorry masquer didn't work I'll always love you guys and your songs and especially your voice, love from Toronto Kiki & gang <3

@newcagliostro

I agree Masquer music is masterpiece, at least i was not the only one to think that , love from France

@badboymackenzie

Você é incrível garota Love ü ❤

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