Blackbird
Kin Lyrics


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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
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
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
Blackbird fly...
Blackbird fly...
Into the light of the dark black night
Well, black singing in the dead of night
Oh you take this sunken eyes and learn to see... mmm
All your life...
You were only waiting for this moment to free




You were only waiting for this moment to free
You were only waiting for this moment to free...

Overall Meaning

The song "Blackbird" by Kin is primarily an uplifting song that is about making the most of your life and taking control of your destiny. The lyrics are focused on a blackbird singing in the middle of the night, which serves as a metaphor for someone who has been through a difficult time and is now ready to soar. The first stanza calls on the bird to "Take these broken wings and learn to fly," which urges the listener to use their previous struggles as a means to empower themselves moving forward. The second stanza refers to the bird's "sunken eyes" and encourages the listener to "learn to see," which may imply that the person has been blinded by their hardships or needs to be more perceptive of their surroundings.


Line by Line Meaning

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing during the darkest and quietest period of the night.


Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Get over your setbacks and learn how to soar high.


All your life
Throughout your existence


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been anticipating and striving for this pivotal moment in your life.


Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Revive your spirit and learn to perceive things in a different light.


You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You've been longing all your life to live a free and unrestrained existence.


Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Rise up and soar, dear blackbird.


Into the light of the dark black night
Throughout the dark night, find the light within yourself to guide you.


Well, black singing in the dead of night
Oh, blackbird, you sing in the darkest of nights.


You were only waiting for this moment to free
You've been anticipating this moment throughout your life to live freely.


You were only waiting for this moment to free...
You've been longing for, and striving towards, a life of freedom your whole life.




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Luke McHale

Joaquim excellent sounding blackbird cover!

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