Birdhouse in Your Soul
Lemon Demon Lyrics
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I'm not your only friend,
But I'm a little glowing friend,
But really I'm not actually your friend,
But I am.
Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you.
Not to put too fine a point on it,
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
I have a secret to tell
From my electrical well.
It's a simple message and I'm leaving out the whistles and bells.
So the room must listen to me,
Filibuster vigilantly,
My name is blue canary one note spelled l-i-t-e.
My story's infinite,
Like the Longines Symphonette it doesn't rest.
Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
Not to put too fine a point on it,
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
I'm your only friend.
I'm not your only friend,
But I'm a little glowing friend,
But really I'm not actually your friend,
But I am.
There's a picture opposite me
Of my primitive ancestry,
Which stood on rocky shores and kept the beaches shipwreck free.
Though I respect that a lot,
I'd be fired if that were my job,
After killing Jason off and countless screaming argonauts.
Bluebird of friendliness,
Like guardian angels it's always near.
Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
Not to put too fine a point on it,
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
(And while you're at it,
Keep the nightlight on inside the
Birdhouse in your soul.)
Not to put too fine a point on it,
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch (And while you're at it,)
Who watches over you. (Keep the nightlight on inside the)
Make a little birdhouse in your soul. (Birdhouse in your soul.)
Not to put too fine a point on it,
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you.
Make a little birdhouse in your…
Make a little birdhouse in your…
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
The opening lyrics of "Birdhouse in Your Soul" by Lemon Demon suggest that the singer is not just a friend, but a "little glowing friend" that watches over someone. The image of a blue canary in the outlet suggests that the singer is a protector, looking out for the person and ensuring their safety. The refrain "Make a little birdhouse in your soul" emphasizes the importance of keeping a safe space within oneself, almost like a birdhouse where the singer can take refuge.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals a secret message from their "electrical well" that is meant to be heard by the room. The reference to the Longines Symphonette indicates that this message is not just important, but something that will last indefinitely. The singer continues to refer to themselves as a "blue canary," representing their need to watch over and protect someone else.
The picture of the singer's "primitive ancestry" represents a deep connection to the past and ancestral protection. Like the job of the singer's ancestors who kept beaches shipwreck-free, the singer feels a responsibility to ensure someone's safety. The repetition of the refrain at the end of the song emphasizes this message once more, driving home the importance of creating a safe space within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm your only friend.
I am someone you can rely on.
I'm not your only friend,
But I'm a little glowing friend,
I may not be the only one you can rely on, but I am a comforting presence.
But really I'm not actually your friend,
But I am.
I may not be a close friend, but I am still there for you in some way.
Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you.
I am a metaphorical canary in the electrical outlet, representing someone who watches over and protects you.
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.
Create a place to keep your soul safe and happy.
Not to put too fine a point on it,
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet.
To be straightforward, I am the only thing buzzing around in your head right now.
I have a secret to tell
From my electrical well.
I have a secret message to share that I have obtained through my unique interpretation of the situation, represented by an electrical well.
It's a simple message and I'm leaving out the whistles and bells.
The message is straightforward and does not require any added elements to make it more complex or interesting.
So the room must listen to me,
Filibuster vigilantly,
I am delivering a speech that must be heard, and therefore will filibuster to ensure that my message is fully conveyed.
My name is blue canary one note spelled l-i-t-e.
I am the canary, and my name is spelled out one note at a time, l-i-t-e.
My story's infinite,
Like the Longines Symphonette it doesn't rest.
My story is endless and continuous, like an orchestra that keeps playing without pause.
There's a picture opposite me
Of my primitive ancestry,
Which stood on rocky shores and kept the beaches shipwreck free.
I am looking at a picture of my primitive ancestors who kept the rocky shores free of shipwrecks.
Though I respect that a lot,
I'd be fired if that were my job,
After killing Jason off and countless screaming argonauts.
Even though I admire and appreciate their work, I wouldn't be able to do their job myself after all the horrors I have witnessed.
Bluebird of friendliness,
Like guardian angels it's always near.
I represent an approachable and friendly presence like a bluebird, similar to the way guardian angels are always nearby to offer support.
(And while you're at it,
Keep the nightlight on inside the
Birdhouse in your soul.)
As a reminder, it is important to keep the 'nightlight' of hope and positivity shining inside your soul.
Make a little birdhouse in your…
Continuing the refrain, create that safe, happy place for your soul.
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ricky Jaeger
While I definitely prefer the TMBG version, I'm proud of Niel for having such good taste in music.
green of tree black of blue
I like how this goes much faster.
Ricky Jaeger
Oh yeah the faster tempo is a fun change. It's almost punk, lol
Sobi the Robot
Honestly? He seems like a TMBG fan. It explains a lot.
eggomaniac
@Sobi the Robot spirit phone is like if you combined tmbg and oingo boingo.
Uncanny Chmkn
Same here
royalninja
I think what people don't realize about this is that Neil was about 16 when he made it, and it's only on his second album with vocals (the other was released the same year this was).
Kevin C Jones
It's interesting to listen to Spirit Phone after this. He's really grown as an artist while keeping the goofy energy.
L K
Wait I thought this was made by their might be giants?
Spore Galaxy
@L K tmbg made the original, this is a cover