There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Peasant was… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Peasant was American singer-songwriter Damien DeRose (1985 – 2015).
2) Peasant is a South African hardcore band.
3) Peasant is an American metal band from Atlanta.
4) Peasant is an American noise artist from Texas.

1. Peasant was the stagename of Damien DeRose (1985 – 2015); a songwriter, singer, and producer. Starting off in 2005 at the age of 18 as a DIY specialist, his first album, "Fear Not, Distant Lover", was home-recorded and self-released. The record made the rounds of a number of blogs and eventually led to being signed and undertaking a number of tours in the US and Europe,
His first "official" label release came in 2008. "On the Ground" was met with critical acclaim and several songs were used on T.V. shows including Bones and United States of Tara. Touring on the back of the album saw DeRose playing shows with the likes of Cursive, Dr. Dog, Horse Feathers, Dan Mangan, Delta Spirit, Rocky Votolato and Sharon Van Etten.
In 2010, Peasant released his 3rd album, "Shady Retreat", which was entirely recorded on his own. He also continued to tour extensively in Europe and the U.S. during 2010 to support the record.
De Rose passed away in November 2015.

2) Peasant is a South African hardcore band.
"DEAD HAND" EP: https://peasantct.bandcamp.com/album/dead-hand

3) Peasant is an American metal band from Atlanta. They released the album "Ashes" in 2012.

4) Peasant is an American noise artist from Texas and the author of the releases: "Light of the Day", "I Don't Want To Die Someday" and "Auto-da-fe", published under Glossary Records.

Birds
Peasant Lyrics

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I failed to see the emotion in your eyes
fading with the night at the sunrise
i tried to take, take it all away
i never knew the reason we were free

we were all just little birds
we were all just little birds
we were all just sitting in a bush

we were all just waiting to be free

and i still don't know where i'm comin from
and i still don't know where i'm goin
and all i want is to feel your touch
telling me you can

we were all just little birds
we were all just little birds

Overall Meaning

Peasant's song "Birds" is a poem that speaks about a deep sense of longing, the search for freedom, and the feeling of being lost. The singer failed to see the emotion in the eyes of someone important to them, and as the night fades, they try to take away whatever pain this person may feel. However, they never understood the reason why they were free. The repetition of "we were all just little birds" could mean that they are all vulnerable, insignificant and flying aimlessly without clear direction. There may be a certain sense of unity that despite being different, they all shared that vulnerability and desire for freedom.

The singer still does not know where they come from, nor do they know where they are headed in life. They just want to feel someone's touch, telling them that they can. This may indicate the singer's need for comfort from someone who has already found their way in life.

Interestingly, "Birds" does not follow the usual songwriting structure with verse-chorus-verse. The song has a consistent melody, and the words are spoken rather than sung. The song's simplicity also creates an air of melancholy and introspection.

Line by Line Meaning

I failed to see the emotion in your eyes
I was unable to read your true feelings from the look in your eyes

Fading with the night at the sunrise
Your emotions disappeared with the passing of night and the arrival of morning

I tried to take, take it all away
I attempted to remove your negative emotions and burdens

I never knew the reason we were free
I did not understand the underlying cause of our ability to be free

We were all just little birds
We were all creatures with fragile and vulnerable nature

We were all just sitting in a bush
We were all waiting patiently for something to happen

We were all just waiting to be free
We all yearned for freedom and the ability to fly away

And I still don't know where I'm comin from
I am still unsure of my origin and history

And I still don't know where I'm goin
I have no clear sense of direction or purpose in life

And all I want is to feel your touch
I long for affection and intimacy with you

Telling me you can
Assuring me that you are able and willing to provide the affection I seek