The band's initial line up was as below, although there would be line up changes for the band by the time they came to work on their 3rd album, the first two members listed were a constant throughout the life time of the band.
* Steve Gould (vocals/saxophone/bass)
* Dave Kaffinetti (keyboards)
* Graham Field (organ)
* Mark Ashton (drums)
The band split up in the mid 1970s.
Nature's Fruit
Rare Bird Lyrics
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Or watch the hawk observing mice?
Or climb a mountain?
Is that your way of life?
If you sat behind a desk
Assinging papers morning 'till night
Have an affair with your secretery
Is there such a difference... in the two?
Could the hawk be you?
Sing a song or write a book
Drive a bus or make a suit
All this things are aquainted with
The nature making fruit
Have you ever done this things?
You're flerting with the Earth
As if the hawk to the mice
I (?) you ain't that nice
Is there such a difference... in the two?
Could the hawk be... could the hawk be...
Could the hawk be you?
The lyrics to Rare Bird's song Nature's Fruit contemplate the differences in lifestyle between those who are more connected to nature and those who are not. The song asks if those who spend their days sitting behind desks and having affairs are truly living or if those who climb mountains and observe wildlife are the ones living life to the fullest. The song acknowledges the varied paths people take in life, from singing songs and writing books to driving buses and tailoring suits, but reminds us that all of these paths are connected to nature and the processes that create life.
The lyrics also draw parallels between humans and the natural world, suggesting that those who spend their days observing nature and being close to it may be more like the animals they observe than they realize. The line "As if the hawk to the mice, I (?) you ain't that nice" implies that there is a primal element to human nature that should not be ignored or denied.
Overall, the song Nature's Fruit encourages listeners to consider their own relationship to nature and the natural world. It suggests that being in touch with nature can bring a richness and depth to life that may be missed by those who are more disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever cried of fear?
Have you ever experienced a strong emotion of fear that made you cry?
Or watch the hawk observing mice?
Have you ever witnessed a hawk observing mice, just like people observe others?
Or climb a mountain?
Have you climbed a mountain to challenge yourself and push your limits?
Is that your way of life?
Is this the lifestyle that you have chosen and brings you fulfillment?
If you sat behind a desk
If you spend your days sitting behind a desk, doing a repetitive job
Assinging papers morning 'till night
Assigning papers and doing office work for the entire day, from morning until night
Have an affair with your secretery
Having an affair with your secretary, which is a common workplace affair that happens due to the constant interaction and attraction between people
Is that your way of life?
Is this the lifestyle that you have chosen and brings you fulfillment?
Is there such a difference... in the two?
Is there a big difference between the two lifestyles mentioned before?
Could the hawk be you?
Could you be the hawk mentioned earlier, watching others from above and selecting your prey?
Sing a song or write a book
Creating something like a song or a book, expressing your thoughts and emotions through your work
Drive a bus or make a suit
Doing something practical and useful, like driving a bus or making a suit
All this things are acquainted with
All these things are related to
The nature making fruit
The natural world and its processes, which can bear fruit, just like people's efforts can lead to great things
Have you ever done this things?
Have you ever engaged in such creative or practical activities in your life?
You're flirting with the Earth
By engaging in such activities, you are flirting with the world around you and exploring its possibilities
As if the hawk to the mice
You are just like the hawk that we mentioned earlier, observing and selecting your targets
I (?) you ain't that nice
I guess you can be quite cunning and competitive sometimes
Is there such a difference... in the two?
Again, is there a big difference between the two lifestyles mentioned before?
Could the hawk be... could the hawk be...
Again, could you be the hawk we were talking about earlier?
Could the hawk be you?
Finally, could you really be the hawk mentioned earlier, with all its characteristics of observation and selection?
Writer(s): Mark Ashton, Graham Freid, Steve Gould, David Kaffinetti
Contributed by Thomas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.