Young also records under the names Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Color Therapy, Insect Airport, Seagull Orchestra and his own name, Adam Young.
Young started out making music in 2007 in his basement in his hometown of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, later developing a following through his MySpace profile before being signed to Universal Republic. Young has released seven albums under the Owl City moniker: "Maybe I'm Dreaming" (2008), "Ocean Eyes" (2009), "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (2011), "The Midsummer Station" (2012), "Mobile Orchestra" (2015), "Cinematic" (2018), and "Coco Moon" (2023). Young's 2009 single "Fireflies" reached #1 in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and The Netherlands. His second major hit, 2012's "Good Time" featuring Carly Rae Jepsen reached #8 in the US and #1 in New Zealand.
He was also once a member of Windsor Airlift and Swimming with Dolphins, both of which he is no longer involved with.
Bird With a Broken Wing
Owl City Lyrics
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'Cause I've always known how the story goes
When the curtain falls I'll be wearing thin
Clawing at the walls as they're closing in
In this twisted plot I was destined for
I'm an astronaut on the ocean floor
So misunderstood 'till the bloody end
How I wish I could do it all again
It feels like I'm a lone survivor
Forgotten in a dark and deadly world
And on my own I walk alone
To see the sun again I'd give anything
But life demands a final chapter
A story that we all must leave behind
It's do or die, and this is mine
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
It's another night of the living dead
Like a viper bite in a spiderweb
It's so deathly dark in the alleyway
And a bleeding heart makes you easy prey
I would run and hide for the afternoon
With the butterfly in the panic room
Though I won't be missed, I would say it's time
For a different twist in the story line
It feels like I'm a lone survivor
Forgotten in a dark and deadly world
And on my own I walk alone
To see the sun again I'd give anything
But life demands a final chapter
A story that we all must leave behind
It's do or die, and this is mine
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
It feels like I'm a lone survivor
Forgotten in a dark and deadly world
And on my own I walk alone
To see the sun again I'd give anything
But life demands a final chapter
A story that we all must leave behind
It's do or die, and this is mine
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
Tell the world I know that my mind is made
It's a hard show, but I'm not afraid
Though I won't be missed, I would say it's time
For a different twist in the story line
The lyrics of Owl City's song "Bird With a Broken Wing" are about feeling alone and forgotten in a dark and deadly world. The singer acknowledges the harsh realities of life, recognizing that all stories must come to an end with a final chapter. The singer describes feeling like a lone survivor, destined to claw at the walls as they close in. Despite this, the singer expresses a desire to do it all again and embrace a different twist in the story line.
The song has a melancholic yet uplifting feel to it, with the repetitive refrain of "the anthem of a bird with a broken wing." This phrase emphasizes the idea of continuing on despite being wounded and broken. The use of imagery, such as the spiderweb and viper bite, creates a sense of danger and urgency. However, the singer remains determined to see the sun again and is willing to give anything to do so.
Overall, "Bird With a Broken Wing" is a song about persevering through difficult times and finding hope in the midst of despair. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling, but who refuses to give up.
Line by Line Meaning
So I walk alone down the darkest roads
I journey alone through the most trying times of life
'Cause I've always known how the story goes
I am familiar with the difficulties of life
When the curtain falls I'll be wearing thin
As life comes to an end, I will be exhausted
Clawing at the walls as they're closing in
I try to combat the difficulties of life, but they only intensify
In this twisted plot I was destined for
My life seems to have been written with adversity in mind
I'm an astronaut on the ocean floor
I am misplaced in my surroundings
So misunderstood 'till the bloody end
I feel like no one understands me, even until death
How I wish I could do it all again
I have regrets about how I have lived my life
It feels like I'm a lone survivor
I feel like I have made it through difficult times alone
Forgotten in a dark and deadly world
I feel like the world has forgotten about me in my struggles
And on my own I walk alone
I continue to journey alone
To see the sun again I'd give anything
I would do anything to find happiness and peace
But life demands a final chapter
All lives must come to an end eventually
A story that we all must leave behind
Each person leaves behind a story of their life when they pass away
It's do or die, and this is mine
I must overcome the difficulties I face or succumb to them
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
I embody the struggles and limitations of a bird with a broken wing
It's another night of the living dead
Each day feels like another day of being trapped in a dead-end situation
Like a viper bite in a spiderweb
The struggles of life can often come unexpectedly and trap us
It's so deathly dark in the alleyway
Life can often feel hopeless and dark
And a bleeding heart makes you easy prey
Being vulnerable can make one an easy target in life
I would run and hide for the afternoon
I often try to escape from my struggles temporarily
With the butterfly in the panic room
I often struggle with anxiety and fear when seeking refuge
Tell the world I know that my mind is made
I want others to know I am confident in my convictions
It's a hard show, but I'm not afraid
I am not afraid to face the difficulties of life
Though I won't be missed, I would say it's time
Even if no one remembers me, I still want to leave my mark on the world
For a different twist in the story line
I want to make a positive change in my life and the world around me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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