The Little Birdy EP was released on October 6, 2003 and reached a peak of number 27 on the Australian singles charts. Relapse reached number 16 on the Triple J Hottest 100 while Baby Blue reached number 25. The follow up This Is a Love Song EP was released on March 1 and debuted at number 22 on the Australian singles charts on March 8.
On 1 October 2004 the band released their highly anticipated debut album, BigBigLove, which includes new versions of Beautiful (renamed Beautiful to Me) and Relapse. It also includes I Should've Known with its original title of "Andy Warhol". It met with generally good critical reaction.
The bands follow up album titled Hollywood was released October 2006 and debuted at 9 on the Aria charts. The songs Come On Come On and Bodies were big hits in Australia.
In May 2009, Little Birdy released their third album Confetti, with their first single Summarize and Brother, which features Paul Kelly on backing vocals and harmonica.
Katy's brothers Luke Steele and Jake Steele are also in the band The Sleepy Jackson with Luke also featuring in the band Empire of the Sun.
Sing Me a Lullaby
Little Birdy Lyrics
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Oh, no one saw the subtle wink she gave him
'cause I'm only yours til blue birds fly so high, next to me
Lets go play, simple rules, handsome babe
I'm touching your head slowly
Bring my toes to the water there
'cause I can watch, and hope, and pray that you like this daydream
oooh
It's only laughter you know, you're gonna see
Just be my good time babe
We'll feel the world
World
It's only love
To the world
To the world
To the world
To the world...
The lyrics of Little Birdy's song, "Sing Me a Lullaby" talks about a couple named Sally and Billy. Sally walks out of the room and leaves Billy behind. Billy is seen to be sad and lonely in the absence of Sally. Sally gives a subtle wink to Billy, which goes unnoticed by anyone else. The lyrics suggest that Sally is only Billy's until the bluebirds fly so high next to them. The song highlights a playful side of their relationship with simple rules and an invitation to play from Sally to Billy.
In the next few lines, the singer describes touching Billy's head slowly and putting their toes in the water. The gesture seems to be very affectionate and caring. The singer expresses hope and prays that Billy likes this daydream made only for him. The song beautifully captures the tenderness and care in a relationship. The lyricist wants to convey the idea that laughter and love are the only ways to enjoy life, and the couple should feel the world together.
Line by Line Meaning
Sally walks out, leaves the room, Billy's sad
Sally leaves the room and Billy is sad, but no one notices the affectionate, secret wink she gave him before leaving.
Oh, no one saw the subtle wink she gave him
Sally gave Billy a subtle, secret, and affectionate wink before leaving, but no one noticed it.
'cause I'm only yours til blue birds fly so high, next to me
The singer is devoted to their lover until bluebirds fly as high as them.
Lets go play, simple rules, handsome babe
Let's play with simple rules, my attractive partner.
I'm touching your head slowly
The artist is slowly caressing their partner's head.
Bring my toes to the water there
The singer is wading in water, bringing their toes along for the experience.
'cause I can watch, and hope, and pray that you like this daydream
While enjoying the moment, the singer watches their partner and hopes that they share the same daydream.
That I made just for you, handsome mate
The artist created this special moment just for their attractive partner.
oooh
An expression of emotion or enjoyment, but with no particular meaning.
It's only laughter you know, you're gonna see
All this joy and happiness show that there's nothing to worry about, and everything's going to be okay.
Just be my good time babe
Just enjoy being with me and having a good time, my love.
We'll feel the world
Together, we will experience the world around us and feel it fully.
World
An expression of the beauty, vastness, and complexity of the world.
It's only love
All this joy, happiness, and togetherness is the result of love.
To the world
A declaration of love and happiness to everyone and everything in the world.
To the world
Same as above
To the world
Same as above
To the world...
Same as above, with a trailing ellipsis indicating continuation of the thought.
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@theodorezook8920
What a lovely song, so beautifully sung!
@Vstavayteludirusskiey
Nice sing.
Pls start daily vlog on India and your travels again.
@sliverofamoment
Hi Keyboard warrior! Thanks for listening. I would love to travel again! Perhaps someday I'll go back to India but no plans for that in the immediate future. I am planning on going to England & Scotland in the spring if everything goes as planned. Thanks for your support!