Magpie
Murgatroyd Band Lyrics
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1 for sorrow
2 for joy
3 for a girl
4 for a boy
5 for silver
6 for gold
7 for a secret never to be told
8 for a wish
9 for a kiss
10 for a bird you must not miss
1 for sorrow
2 for joy
3 for a girl
4 for a boy
Magpie (x4)
M for magic
A arrives
G, you're a genius
P, you're a prize
I would like to E to M
Magpie (...??) let's not pretend
Magpie
1 for sorrow
2 for joy
3 for a girl
4 for a boy
5 for silver
6 for gold
7 for a secret never to be told
Magpie (x9)
The lyrics of Murgatroyd Band's song "Magpie" are based on an old British superstition related to magpies. The song talks about the different things that magpies represent, and each verse tells us about one. The first two verses explain that one magpie is considered a bad omen or sorrow, while two magpies symbolize joy. The next verse mentions that three magpies represent a girl, and four magpies represent a boy. The fifth and sixth verses talk about silver and gold, respectively, where five magpies represent silver, and six magpies represent gold. The seventh verse claims that if you see seven magpies, it signifies a secret that will never be told. The eighth verse is about wishes as seeing eight magpies is believed to make a wish come true. The ninth verse is about getting a kiss that is associated with seeing nine magpies, while the last verse talks about "a bird you must not miss" when you see ten magpies - this is a reference to the rare sighting of ten magpies, and the association with good luck.
The chorus repeats throughout the song and is a summary of what every verse is trying to convey. In the second half of the song, the band introduces the word "magic," which represents the letter M in the band's name. The following letters in the band's name come after that, and the song ends with "Magpie, let's not pretend."
Overall, the song is about the British folklore surrounding magpies and how it is believed to bring either good luck or bad luck depending on the number of magpies seen. The lyrics are engaging and catchy, and the music is upbeat, making it a great song to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Magpie (x2)
We're talking about the magical bird, the magpie.
1 for sorrow
The sighting of a single magpie is believed to bring sorrow and bad luck according to popular superstition.
2 for joy
The sighting of two magpies is believed to bring joy and good luck according to popular superstition.
3 for a girl
The sighting of three magpies is believed to indicate that a girl may soon enter the life of the observer.
4 for a boy
The sighting of four magpies is believed to indicate that a boy may soon enter the life of the observer.
5 for silver
The sighting of five magpies is believed to indicate that an abundance of wealth may soon enter the life of the observer.
6 for gold
The sighting of six magpies is believed to indicate that great wealth and happiness may soon enter the life of the observer.
7 for a secret never to be told
The sighting of seven magpies is believed to indicate that a secret held by the observer will never be revealed or discovered.
Magpie
Reiterating our topic of focus, the magpie bird.
8 for a wish
The sighting of eight magpies is believed to indicate that a wish made by the observer will come true.
9 for a kiss
The sighting of nine magpies is believed to indicate that the observer will receive a kiss soon, which may signify romance or affection.
10 for a bird you must not miss
The sighting of ten magpies is believed to be a great sign of luck and fortune and not to miss this sign.
Magpie (x4)
Reiterating our focus on the magpie bird, four times over.
M for magic
The letter M is often associated with the word magic, which may signify the superstitions surrounding magpies.
A arrives
The letter A often signifies the beginning of something new, which may indicate the arrival of change or opportunity in the observer's life.
G, you're a genius
The letter G may represent intelligence and being a genius, which may indicate a need for smart decision making or problem solving in the observer's life.
P, you're a prize
The letter P may represent winning or being a prize, which may indicate a need for recognition or reward in the observer's life.
I would like to E to M
The meaning of this line is unclear, perhaps indicating a desire to understand or interpret the signs given by magpies.
Magpie (...??) let's not pretend
The meaning of this line is unclear, perhaps indicating a need to face reality and not rely solely on superstitions or signs from magpies.
Magpie
Reiterating our focus on the magpie bird.
1 for sorrow
Reiterating the superstition of the sighting of a single magpie indicating sorrow and bad luck.
2 for joy
Reiterating the superstition of the sighting of two magpies indicating joy and good luck.
3 for a girl
Reiterating the superstition of the sighting of three magpies indicating the entrance of a girl into the observer's life.
4 for a boy
Reiterating the superstition of the sighting of four magpies indicating the entrance of a boy into the observer's life.
Magpie (x9)
Reiterating our focus on the magpie bird, nine times over.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SPENCER DAVIS, RAY FENWICK, EDWARD HARDIN
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"MAAAG-PIEEEEE!"
1 for sorrow
2 for joy
3 for a girl
4 for a boy
5 for silver
6 for gold
7 for a secret never to be told
"MAAAG-PIEEE!"
8's a wish and
9's a kiss
10 is a bird you must not miss
@flashtheoriginal
CLASSIC. The real, full studio version. Great memories. If you lived in London or Essex you watched Magpie, leaving Blue Peter for the rest of England to be patronised
@anonUK
I think it was nationally syndicated. Most Thames shows, with obvious exceptions, were.
@AYouTubeUser12345
Thanks for posting this! I used to return home from school and watch Magpie on tv. I loved this song and the opening titles sequence! This piece of music in my childhood must have been one of the reasons why I became a fan of rock music in later years.
@TheConsettcowboy
Brilliant theme tune and programme from days gone by. I watched this all the time with Mick Robertson and his Marc Bolan hairstyle brilliant presenter.
@Ravyn7
In memory of Spencer Davis.
@stevegarlick3084
Great to hear the original recording.
@Kotka67
Thanks. Part of my childhood. Love the song too. Spencer Davies group were brilliant...
@ianwhitehead691
Groovy tune man ✌️
@notyetsilenced9746
A Spencer Davis song I never heard until today. Wow!
@HartfordHD125
Nice one. Takes me back a good few years now. Super theme tune.