Her debut album, "Like Water", was released in 2006. Her subsequent albums, "Holster" (2008) and "Little Arrows" (2017) were via her own label.
Her albums "Reb Fountain" (2020) and "Iris" (2021) were released (on vinyl and CD) via Flying Nun.
Her album "Reb Fountain" won the 2021 Taite Music Prize and was nominated for five New Zealand Music Awards; Album of the Year, Best Alternative, Best Solo Artist, Best Album Artwork and Best Engineer. She was shortlisted for the Silver Scroll Award for her song ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am’.
It's a Bird
Reb Fountain Lyrics
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Back to the start where I'm the only one left
Wild and waiting for you meet that dizzy girl head on
Catch my breath outside the bottle store
I'm a regular animal I got what I paid for
Remind me I owe nothing she's feeding me crumbs
Hands upon the wheel let's go for a ride
Girl you know the deal when you step inside
I don't lack the nerve I just want to fly
Hands upon the wheel so I can close my
Fly a little higher in your slipstream there's room for us up here tinsel in the nest
Bury it now
I met Lilith I wrestled with myself and everyone said go back go back but I don't
Earthly bound
Oh lord make me good but not just yet
It's a bird it's a plane
Hands upon the wheel let's go for a ride
Girl you know the deal when you step inside
I don't lack the nerve I just want to fly
Hands upon the wheel so I can close my eyes
Wait for the heart
I'll show you mine you show me yours
I see myself in you you look like somebody else
What's wrong with you what's wrong with me
I feel the rain it'll just be rain
It's a bird it's a plane
Hands upon the wheel let's go for a ride
Girl you know the deal when you step inside
I don't lack the nerve I just want to fly
Hands upon the wheel so I can close my eyes
It's a bird it's a plane
The song "It's a Bird" by Reb Fountain is a poetic masterpiece that explores the feeling of yearning for freedom, adventure, self-discovery, and growth. The first verse begins with the singer having their hand against their heart and trying to beat it back to the start, where they were the only one left. This could imply that they are trying to suppress their emotions and go back to a time where they were alone and didn't feel the pressure to please anyone. The verse also talks about waiting for someone, most likely a lover, and being ready to face them head-on. The chorus then comes in with the line "It's a bird it's a plane," suggesting that the singer feels empowered and free like they can conquer anything.
The song's second verse talks about the singer catching their breath outside a bottle store, suggesting that they might have been drinking or trying to numb their feelings. They mention that they are an animal and got what they paid for, indicating that they don't regret their actions but at the same time acknowledge that they are not in control. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the feeling of wanting to take control and fly away. The third verse brings in the metaphor of Lilith, who is known in some cultures as the first woman who chose to be independent and refused to submit to anyone. The singer is grappling with their identity and not wanting to conform to society's expectations. The song then ends with the line "Wait for the heart," which could mean that the singer is waiting for their heart to guide them towards their true purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Hand against heart beat it back
Trying to resist the feelings of love and intimacy
Back to the start where I'm the only one left
Remembering the time when I was alone and didn't have any close relationships
Wild and waiting for you meet that dizzy girl head on
Being excited about meeting someone new, who is spontaneous and adventurous
Catch my breath outside the bottle store
Taking a moment to regain composure after buying alcohol
I'm a regular animal I got what I paid for
Indulging in habits that have predictable consequences
Remind me I owe nothing she's feeding me crumbs
Feeling undervalued and unappreciated in a relationship
It's a bird it's a plane
Feeling a rush of excitement and freedom
Hands upon the wheel let's go for a ride
Taking control and embarking on a journey
Girl you know the deal when you step inside
Acknowledging that the other person is aware of the risks and rewards of getting involved
I don't lack the nerve I just want to fly
Feeling confident and capable, but also yearning for something more
Hands upon the wheel so I can close my
Needing to be in control so that I can relax and let go
Fly a little higher in your slipstream there's room for us up here tinsel in the nest
Experiencing joy and connection in a new love
Bury it now
Trying to move on from a past trauma or hurt
I met Lilith I wrestled with myself and everyone said go back go back but I don't
Refusing to let others hold me back from pursuing what I want
Earthly bound
Feeling limited by the physical world and my mortal existence
Oh lord make me good but not just yet
Striving for goodness and perfection, but also wanting to indulge in earthly pleasures
Wait for the heart
Hoping for love and connection to come naturally and organically
I'll show you mine you show me yours
Being open and honest in a relationship
I see myself in you you look like somebody else
Recognizing similarities and shared experiences with the other person
What's wrong with you what's wrong with me
Questioning the flaws and imperfections in both myself and the other person
I feel the rain it'll just be rain
Facing the reality of a situation, rather than getting caught up in emotion or drama
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Written by: REBECCA LAUREL FOUNTAIN
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