Blackbird
Micky Dolenz Lyrics
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Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
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,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The song "Blackbird" by Micky Dolenz is a stirring and evocative piece that captures the sense of longing and yearning for freedom. The opening lines set the scene of a bird singing in the dead of night, an image that connotes loneliness and isolation. The bird is broken, unable to fly due to its damaged wings, but the singer urges it to take these broken wings and learn to fly, to rise above its limitations and embrace its true potential. The line "All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise" speaks to a universal truth about the human condition - that we are all waiting for our chance to break free and soar, to fully realize our dreams and potential.
The song continues with a repetition of this imagery, urging the blackbird to learn to see with its sunken eyes and to fly into the light of the dark black night. These lines encapsulate the idea of finding hope in even the most challenging of circumstances, of seeing the light amidst the darkness. The repetition of the chorus, with its soaring vocals and uplifting melody, drives home the message of hope and renewal, encouraging listeners to embrace their own moments of opportunity and seize the chance to rise above their limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing when everything is dark and quiet.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Don't let your brokenness hold you back. Use your struggles as an opportunity to grow and learn to soar.
All your life
Your entire life up to this point.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been waiting for a long time for this one opportunity, this one moment to come along.
Black bird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is still singing, even when it's the darkest out.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
No matter how sunk or low you might feel, learn how to see the light and goodness in things.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You have been waiting your whole life for this moment to be finally free and pursue what you truly want.
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Fly, blackbird, fly!
Into the light of the dark black night.
Go into the darkness and find the light within it.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You've been waiting patiently for this exact moment to present itself.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
After waiting all this time, this moment is finally here.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Your patience and perseverance have paid off, and you are ready to take flight.
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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