Blackbird
Paul McCartney ＆ Wings 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.
Blackbird 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 lyrics of "Blackbird" by Paul McCartney and Wings are often interpreted as a song about freedom and hope. The blackbird represents a person who has faced adversity, symbolized by the dead of night, and has overcome it by learning to fly with their broken wings. The lines "take these sunken eyes and learn to see" suggest that the person has also gained new perspective and understanding. The repeated refrain of "you were only waiting for this moment to arise" reinforces the idea that the person has been waiting for an opportunity to break free and fly.
However, some interpretations suggest that the song is specifically about the civil rights movement and the struggle for racial equality. In this context, the "blackbird" represents black individuals who have been oppressed and marginalized, but are now learning to fly and claim their freedom. The lyrics "you were only waiting for this moment to be free" take on a deeper meaning as a message of hope and empowerment for the black community.
Regardless of the specific interpretation, "Blackbird" remains a powerful and uplifting song about overcoming obstacles and embracing freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing in the stillness of the night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Use your failures and setbacks as a chance to grow stronger and soar
All your life
Throughout your existence
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
You knew deep down that this opportunity would come and you were ready for it
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Overcome your doubts and fears to gain a clearer perspective
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.
You've been biding your time in anticipation of liberation
Into the light of the dark black night.
Embrace the unknown and take a leap of faith into the darkness
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The moment you've been longing for has finally presented itself, and you're well-prepared for it
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You've been waiting for this opportunity for what feels like an eternity, and it has finally arrived
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Your entire life has led up to this critical point in time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@Dorothyann436
Many people don’t know what this song is actually about. He wrote it in dedication to black women in the civil right era. Its such a beautiful and respectful song. He’s truly a national treasure
@LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy
He stole it*
@casualjoe1264
@LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy, what do you mean he stole it? The song was written by Paul and was stuck on the Beatles White Album. He didn't steal a song which he wrote himself
@AngeBiampandou
Yup, It's about the Little Rock Nine in Little Rock, Arkansas
@LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy
@@casualjoe1264 check out "blackbird singing" by Rosalyn Sweat
@LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy
Check out the song "Blackbird Singing" by Rosalyn Sweat, it came out a year before the beatles version...
@tomleeeeee
Take those broken hands and learn to clap
@proxkei2266
You deserve more likes sir
@almendraxd129
omg 😂😂
@lucianomantovani3567
+tom lee you. you should get more upvotes