Yellow Bird
Pretty Lights Lyrics


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Yellow bird, yellow bird, yellow bird don't fly away
(Fly fly fly)
Won't ya stay
Yellow bird, yellow bird, yellow bird don't fly away
No, not today




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pretty Lights's song Yellow Bird seem to be addressing a bird that is about to fly away. The repetition of the phrase "yellow bird, yellow bird, yellow bird" is almost like a plea or a call to get the bird's attention. The use of the word "fly" is interesting because it implies that the bird has the freedom to go wherever it wants, but the singer is asking it to stay. There's a sense of admiration and respect for the bird's ability to soar through the sky, but also a desire to keep it close. The repetition of "fly away" in the chorus creates a sense of urgency, like the bird is about to leave and the singer doesn't want it to go.


The phrase "no, not today" at the end of the chorus is also significant. It seems to imply that the singer knows that eventually the bird will leave, but not today. It's almost like a promise to let the bird go when it's ready, but for now, the singer just wants it to stay. The overall tone of the song is mournful and bittersweet, with a sense of acceptance mixed with a longing to hold on to something that can't be held.


Line by Line Meaning

Yellow bird, yellow bird, yellow bird don't fly away
Oh little bird with the yellow feathers, please don't leave and fly away


(Fly fly fly)
Please don't fly away, little bird


Won't ya stay
Won't you please stay with me a little while longer


Yellow bird, yellow bird, yellow bird don't fly away
Oh little bird with the yellow feathers, please don't leave and fly away


No, not today
Please don't leave me today, little bird




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Derek Vincent Smith

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Comments from YouTube:

@Liynkx

Timeless tune. I like to think about the past on this one. Heartbreak and friends no longer around. I took my daughter to the zoo a while ago and she slept on the long ride home while I listened to this. One of those times you just realize you're creating precious memories in real time.

@BeeTheBird

Yes! Love this comment

@mhoovair89

This hits hard.

@roxannmccoy5407

@Liynkx My daughter turned me onto PL years ago...soothing to the soul

@sandra-dx6sw

Beautiful ❤

@thomasfarris1838

I lost my mom 3 days ago and this was her favorite song 💛🖤💛🖤 hug your mama's!

@ILovHelloKitty13

Thomas Farris I hope you’re doing well & finding love everywhere you go.

@JeremyBoyce-yi7lo

Oh man, condolences

@tanet5717

Doctor: You have 5 minutes to live
Me: Plays this song
God: I'll spare you the last 38 seconds

@HolisticUni

the john lennon of EDM. hope everyone watched his documentary of how this album was made

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