Birds
Migos Lyrics

Yeah, Migos, yeah, Julio
Introducing the performers of this song

I'm feeling like Julio, uh
Feeling like a successful athlete, likely Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons

We know game
We are knowledgeable and skilled in the sport of football

Play like a champ, uh (champion)
Perform with excellence and skill, like a champion athlete

Got a win for the ring (winning)
Working towards winning the Super Bowl and earning a championship ring

Yeah, we know game (yeah)
Reiterating previous statement about being knowledgeable and skilled in football

I'ma teach you how to score Touchdown, Julio
Offering to teach listeners how to score a touchdown, possibly in reference to emulating Julio Jones's success

Here go the birds
The metaphorical arrival of the team, comparing them to birds heading into battle

Have you ever seen birds on the field play?
Rhetorical question comparing the team to a flock of birds gathering to play on the field

Have you ever seen champions, 'cause we know game
Challenging listeners to find other successful athletes like themselves and their team

I am a champion, I know the game (champ)
Reasserting the fact that they are skilled champions in the sport of football

They know the name, we bringin' the pain
Their reputation as a successful and dominant team precedes them

Quarterback vision, precision my aim
The quarterback's vision and the player's precise aim contribute to their success

Run with that sack like a malfunctioned train
The player is so dominant on the field that their opponents are unable to stop them, like a train with a malfunctioning brake system

I put in work, this is my turf
The player has worked hard to be successful and feels ownership over their home field

You thinkin' 'bout takin' it, must be insane
Opponents who think they can take their dominance are foolish

We play when it's sunny, or snow and in rain
The team is skilled and dominant in any weather conditions

They call us champs, 'cause we been champions (champs)
Reiterating their success as past champions

And we been off with a Super Bowl ring (ice)
As past champions, they have already earned a championship ring

We know the game like the coaches but play like the OG
The players are highly knowledgeable about the sport of football, but also bring a unique level of skill and style to their game

That's why we the best in the league
Their knowledge and skill make them the strongest team in the league

Breakin' pelvis, knockin' off helmets
Their dominance on the field includes injuring opponents

What happen when you face the winnin' team (winning)
Challenging opponents to try to beat them, knowing that it won't be successful

Here come the birds and wings
Reiterating their arrival onto the field, comparing them to birds taking flight

When we on that field, let's see (see)
Challenging opponents to see if they can truly match their level of skill

Yuh, Super Bowl rings
Referencing the team's previous success and championship rings

We goin' hard, blitzin' they team
Aggressively attacking opponents on the field

Go 'gainst the odds and we turn to machines
When facing tough opponents or adverse conditions, the team is able to turn into a powerful machine-like force

Block out the haters when I run the screen
Ignoring negative comments and distractions when performing on the field

The fans in the crowd give me cheers when I screen
The crowd is supportive and energizing when the player is performing well

We got good defense we watching the wing
Highlighting the team's strong defense and their ability to closely watch and control their opponents

Running on the sideline, tip-toe lean (sideline)
Running with grace and precision along the sideline of the field

We up by the halftime, fourth on the three (hey hey)
They have momentum and are winning the game by halftime, and are in a strong position to score

We got a lock down on defense, uh
Their defense is so strong that it is nearly impossible for opponents to score on them

Not taking no L the whole season, uh
They are committed to winning every game, and won't accept any losses throughout the season

Throw me a bomb and I'll leave 'em (bomb)
The player is skilled in receiving an aggressive, long pass and outrunning opponents to score

Defeat 'em, we dogs, we eat 'em
They view themselves as aggressive and powerful predators who defeat and consume their prey

Yeah, make every play count (count)
Emphasizing the importance of taking full advantage of every opportunity on the field

Yeah they counted us out
Acknowledging that some people may doubt their ability to succeed or win

We got our name out took a rock now we out
Despite any doubts, they have made a name for themselves and are ready to succeed on the field

Here go the birds
Repeating the metaphor of the team as birds headed into battle