Lady Bird
Lee Hazlewood & Anna Hanski Lyrics

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I've been where the eagle flies rode his wings cross autumn skies
Kissed the sun touched the moon but he left me much too soon
His lady bird he left his lady bird

Lady bird come on down I'm here waitin' on the ground
Lady bird I'll treat you good ah lady bird I wish you would
You lady bird pretty lady bird

Lightning flashed across the sky the night he taught me how to fly
The sun came up and then I found too soon he let his lady down
His lady bird I'm his lady bird

Lady bird come on down...
[ strings ]
Winter lives in my heart in the times we're apart
Summer sings a song or two when he says I love you true
My lady bird yeah I'm his lady bird

Lady bird come on down...

I'm your lady bird you're a lady bird yes I'm a lady bird
You're too much you little bird

Overall Meaning

The song "Lady Bird" by Lee Hazlewood and Anna Hanski is a melancholic ballad that depicts the story of a woman who was briefly involved with a man who left her too soon. She describes her experiences with him as they flew together like eagles, touched the sun, and the moon. However, he left her unexpectedly, and now she longs for him to return to her. She sings the refrain "Lady bird come on down, I'm here waitin' on the ground," expressing her wish to reconnect with him.

The woman recalls the moment when the man taught her how to fly, and she learns to cherish the memory of their time together, despite his departure. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and reflect on the woman's periods of solitude when she thinks of the man, remembering the winter times when she feels lost, and the summer moments when he professed his love for her. By the end, she accepts that she is undeniably his "lady bird," and there is no escape from that label.

The song's nuanced interpretation of love and loss is delivered through vivid imagery and soulful intonation. The metaphor of flying and touching the sky reinforces the idea that the couple shared an intense connection, one that would be hard to replicate. The presence of doubt, regret, and hope are all subtly interwoven but not overpowering. Overall, the lyrics create a powerful portrayal of a woman who is accepting of her role while still hoping for something that may not manifest.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been where the eagle flies rode his wings cross autumn skies
I have experienced the thrill of soaring through the autumn skies like an eagle.

Kissed the sun touched the moon but he left me much too soon
The eagle, the one who showed me how to fly so high, left me alone too soon. I was not ready to let him go.

His lady bird he left his lady bird
I am the lady bird that the eagle left behind. His absence haunts me still.

Lady bird come on down I'm here waitin' on the ground
Lady bird, come to me. I am here on the ground, waiting for you with open arms.

Lady bird I'll treat you good ah lady bird I wish you would
You will be treated well, dear lady bird, if you only come to me. I hope you will.

You lady bird pretty lady bird
You are a beautiful lady bird, my love.

Lightning flashed across the sky the night he taught me how to fly
The night the eagle taught me how to fly, lightning struck across the sky. It was a powerful, awe-inspiring moment.

The sun came up and then I found too soon he let his lady down
After that magical night, the eagle left me too soon. He broke his promises, leaving me heartbroken.

His lady bird I'm his lady bird
Despite his absence, I still belong to the eagle. I am his lady bird.

Winter lives in my heart in the times we're apart
When the eagle is away, winter descends on my heart. I feel cold, alone, and unloved.

Summer sings a song or two when he says I love you true
When the eagle returns and professes his love for me, it feels like summer has come back to my life. The warmth and joy of love fills my heart.

My lady bird yeah I'm his lady bird
I belong to the eagle, and he belongs to me. We are each other's lady bird.

Lady bird come on down...
Lady bird, please come to me. I wait for you with love and longing.

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You're too much you little bird
You're just too much, my dear. I cannot bear the thought of losing you again.

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