I'm Like a Bird
Nelly Furtado Lyrics


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You're beautiful and that's for sure
You'll never ever fade
You're lovely, but it's not for sure
That I won't ever change

And though my love is rare
And though my love is true
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is

Your faith in me brings me to tears (ah)
Even after all these years, years
And it pains me so much to tell
That you don't know me that well

And though my love is rare
And though my love is true

I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away (fly away)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is

It's not that I wanna say goodbye
It's just that every time you try
To tell me, me that you love me (oh, oh)
Each and every single day
I know I'm gonna have to eventually give you away, yeah

And though my love is rare, rare, rare
And though my love is true, yeah
Hey, I'm just scared
That we may fall through
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm like a bird (I'm like a bird)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away (fly away)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away (and I don't know where my soul is)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away (I don't know where my home is)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird
I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is




And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird

Overall Meaning

In Nelly Furtado's song "I'm Like a Bird," the singer expresses her fear of commitment and her strong desire for freedom through the metaphor of a bird. She tells her lover that she loves him, but she cannot promise him that she won't change or fly away. She admits that she doesn't know where her soul is or where her home is, indicating that she is still searching for her true identity and place in the world. She also expresses her sadness that her lover doesn't know her very well, despite their long relationship.


The repeated chorus, "I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away," emphasizes her yearning for independence and her fear of being trapped. Despite her rare and true love, she fears that they may fall through together because of her inability to commit fully. The bridge reveals her struggle to reconcile her desire for freedom with her love for her partner. She doesn't want to say goodbye, but she knows that eventually, she may have to let him go.


Overall, "I'm Like a Bird" is a powerful expression of the complex emotions that many people experience in relationships. It resonated with audiences and remains one of Nelly Furtado's most beloved songs.


Line by Line Meaning

You're beautiful and that's for sure
You possess beauty, and this is an undeniable truth.


You'll never ever fade
Your beauty is timeless and eternal; it will never diminish.


You're lovely, but it's not for sure That I won't ever change
Although you possess loveliness, it cannot assure that my feelings towards you will never change.


And though my love is rare And though my love is true
My love is unique and genuine, defying norms and expectations.


I'm like a bird I'll only fly away
Just like a bird, I have an innate tendency to fly away and explore the unknown.


I don't know where my soul is (soul is) I don't know where my home is
I feel lost and uncertain about where I belong or what truly fulfills me.


And baby all I need for you to know is
Despite my ambiguity, the only thing that matters for you to understand is this next statement:


Your faith in me brings me to tears (ah) Even after all these years, years
Your unwavering trust in me is so moving that it brings me to tears, even after spending so many years together.


And it pains me so much to tell That you don't know me that well
It hurts me to admit that you may not understand me as well as you think you do.


It's not that I wanna say goodbye It's just that every time you try To tell me, me that you love me (oh, oh) Each and every single day I know I'm gonna have to eventually give you away, yeah
I don't necessarily want to end the relationship, but each time you express your love for me, it reminds me that I may have to let you go in the future.


Hey, I'm just scared That we may fall through Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm afraid that despite our love for each other, our relationship may ultimately fail.


I'm like a bird (I'm like a bird) I don't know where my soul is (soul is) I don't know where my home is And baby all I need for you to know is I'm like a bird I'll only fly away (fly away)
This chorus reiterates the same central theme of the song, emphasizing my uncertainty regarding where I belong and my motivation to fly away and explore the unknown.


And baby all I need for you to know is
This concluding phrase repeats the same sentiment as before, highlighting the importance of understanding the key message of the song.




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Written by: Nelly Furtado

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@tylerturk2190

You're beautiful, that's for sure
You'll never, ever fade
You're lovely, but it's not for sure
That I won't ever change
And though my love is rare
And though my love is true
I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is-
Your faith in me brings me to tears
Even after all these years end
And it pains me so much to tell that you don't know me that well
And though my love is rare
Though my love is true
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away (fly away)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is-
It's not that I wanna say goodbye
It's just that every time you try
To tell me, me that you love me, oh
Each and every single day
I know I'm gonna have to eventually give you away
And though my love is rare, rare, rare
And though my love is true, yeah
I am just scared that we may fall through
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm like a bird (I'm like a bird)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away (fly away)
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is...


How many people listening in 2024?



@Pride317

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You're beautiful, that's for sure
You'll never ever fade
You're lovely, but it's not for sure
That I won't ever change

[Pre-Chorus]
And though my love is rare
Though my love is true

[Chorus]
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is

[Verse 2]
Your faith in me brings me to tears (Oh)
Even after all these years, years
And it pains me so much to tell
That you don't know me that well

[Pre-Chorus]
And though my love is rare
Though my love is true

[Chorus]
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is

[Bridge]
It's not that I wanna say goodbye
It's just that every time you try
To tell me, me that you love me (Oh-oh)
Each and every single day
I know I'm gonna have to eventually
Give you away

[Breakdown]
And though my love is rare, rare, rare
And though my love is true, yeah
Hey, I'm just scaredThat we may fall through
Yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah

[Chorus]
I'm like a bird (I'm like a bird)
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
(I don't know where my soul is)
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
(I don't know where my home is, oh)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
(I don't know where my soul is)
(I don't know where my home is)
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is

[Outro]
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is



@henriqueramos3197

"I'm Like a Bird"
Released: September 25, 2000

You're beautiful, that's for sure
You'll never ever fade
You're lovely, but it's not for sure
That I won't ever change

And though my love is rare
Though my love is true

I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is

Your faith in me brings me to tears (Oh)
Even after all these years, years
And it pains me so much to tell
That you don't know me that well

And though my love is rare
Though my love is true

I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is

It's not that I wanna say goodbye
It's just that every time you try
To tell me, me that you love me (Oh-oh)
Each and every single day
I know I'm gonna have to eventually
Give you away

And though my love is rare, rare, rare
And though my love is true, yeah
Hey, I'm just scared
That we may fall through
Yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm like a bird (I'm like a bird)
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is

I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
(I don't know where my soul is)
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
(I don't know where my home is, oh)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is

I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
(I don't know where my soul is)
(I don't know where my home is)
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is

I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is
And baby, all I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)
I don't know where my home is

Writer(s): צברי מושיק, צוק שירי, Furtado,nelly Kim
album "Whoa, Nelly!" (2000)



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@Dayi_01

Lets see how many people listen to this in 2022

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January 9th, 2021, 8:30 pm

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@wiggyandtaco

My dad picked me up from school and took me and my sister to burger king on the way home. I remember clearly being in the backseat with the window down and hand out the window and this song blaring on the radio. Later that night he put us to bed and then woke us up an hour later and surprised us and took us to the movies to see spy kids 1 at 10 @night. had never been awake that late before that. that was a really good day. times were simpler back then.

@radasharamdeo67

Such a sweet story

@getsetbioconquerneet6632

Really those days were simpler and carefree days

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