Lindi Ortega is a country and folk singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada, … Read Full Bio ↴Lindi Ortega is a country and folk singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada, who returned to Canada in 2017 after working in Nashville, Tennessee. Her mother is of Irish descent and her father is of Mexican descent.

Her first album, The Taste of Forbidden Fruit, was released independently in 2001. Her second album, Fall From Grace, was released independently in 2007. Lindi was signed to CherryTree Records in 2008 and released The Drifter E.P.. Lindi's latest release is Little Red Boots, released June 7, 2011 on Last Gang Records.

Lindi has toured as an opening act for Keane, Raul Malo, Kevin Costner, and most recently as a backup singer for Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, in support of his solo album, Flamingo. As Brandon's backup singer, Lindi has toured extensively through North America, Europe, and Mexico and performed on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Later... With Jools Holland.

Lindi has worked with a number of other bands, such as Pilate and Now Is Now and is currently working with Juno Award winning producer Ron Lopata, who was the keyboardist from JackSoul. Lindi appeared on the album 68 from Year of The Monkey, also produced by Ron and he has produced her latest album and EP.

She has a unique voice with a signature vibrato that has been compared to Jeff Buckley and Hope Sandoval(Mazzy Star). Her songwriting is influenced by artists such as Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash. She plays the guitar and piano.

Blue Bird
Lindi Ortega Lyrics

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If I were a blue bird, I'd sing all day
I'd sit on the shoulders of people in pain
I'd sing a tune for the lonely and sad
Just to remind them that life aint so bad

If I were a blue bird
I'd sing a song
If I were a blue bird

You'd sing along
But I'm not a blue bird
I'm sorry to say
Oh I'm gonna sing songs to you anyway

If I were a blue bird, I'd sing when I fly
All though the tree tops and across the sky
I'd sing to the ocean, I'd sing to the sun
Just so I'd teach the songs that I've sung

If I were a blue bird
I'd sing a song
If I were a blue bird
You'd sing along
But I'm not a blue bird
I'm sorry to say
Oh I'm gonna sing songs to you anyway

If I were a blue bird
I'd sing a song
If I were a blue bird
You'd sing along
But I'm not a blue bird
I'm sorry to say
Oh I'm gonna sing songs to you anyway

No I'm not a blue bird

I'm sorry to say
Oh I'm gonna sing songs to you anyway

Overall Meaning

In Lindi Ortega's song Blue Bird, the lyrics express a longing to live a carefree life as a bird that can sing all day long. The metaphor of the bird is used to represent the freedom that the singer wishes for, as a bird's song can be heard from a distance without any barriers. The lyrics suggest that the blue bird would sing for people who are in pain and feeling lonely to remind them that life is not all bad. The message is clear, that there is always hope even in the darkest of times, and that the blue bird would bring that hope and happiness.

The repetitive lyrics in the chorus, "If I were a blue bird, I'd sing a song, If I were a blue bird, you'd sing along" emphasizes the idea that music is universal and can bring people together, regardless of their circumstances. The singer acknowledges that she is not a blue bird, but is still determined to sing songs anyway. This signifies that although the singer may not be able to change her current situation, she can still bring joy and comfort to others through her music.

Overall, Blue Bird is a song about finding hope and comfort in times of despair, and the importance of music in uplifting us during our darkest moments.

Line by Line Meaning

If I were a blue bird, I'd sing all day
If the singer was a blue bird, they would spend their day singing.

I'd sit on the shoulders of people in pain
The blue bird would perch on people experiencing suffering.

I'd sing a tune for the lonely and sad
The bird would sing a song aimed at bringing comfort to the lonely and sorrowful individuals.

Just to remind them that life aint so bad
The blue bird intends to remind people that life can be good despite their current troubles.

If I were a blue bird, I'd sing when I fly
The bird would sing while flying over tree tops and the sky.

All through the tree tops and across the sky
The blue bird would sing while soaring above trees and across the sky.

I'd sing to the ocean, I'd sing to the sun
The bird would sing to natural phenomena such as the ocean and the sun.

Just so I'd teach the songs that I've sung
By singing to the world, the blue bird wishes to teach the lessons of its songs.

But I'm not a blue bird
The singer is not a blue bird.

I'm sorry to say
The singer expresses her apologies on not being a blue bird.

Oh I'm gonna sing songs to you anyway
Despite not being a blue bird, the singer still plans on sharing her songs with everyone.

Writer(s): Lindi Ortega Copyright: Last Gang Publishing Inc., Red Cape Songs O.B.O. Ole Media Management LP, Red Cape Songs O.B.O. Last Gang Pub Inc., Ole Media Management Ii

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