Blackbird
Rosalyn Sweat 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
Black bird 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 to the song 'Blackbird' by Rosalyn Sweat/The Paragons, are a poetic representation of personal growth and freedom. The blackbird, which is a symbol of freedom, sings in the dead of night, representing the dark times in our lives when we are struggling. The first verse is about taking our broken wings and learning to fly, which can be interpreted as taking our broken selves and learning to overcome our obstacles. Learning to fly is the equivalent of personal growth, where we can rise above our difficulties and hardships, and become the best versions of ourselves. The second verse, "Take these sunken eyes and learn to see" also represents the importance of self-actualization and growth. We are encouraged to take our 'sunken eyes', or our lack of sight, and learn to see the world in a different light. All our lives, we have only been waiting for this moment of personal growth, a moment of rising to the challenge and being free to pursue our dreams. The chorus, "Blackbird fly, blackbird fly, into the light of the dark black night," represents the freedom and courage to face our fears and hardships, and find our way through them. Overall the lyrics are an encouragement to find the courage to rise above adversity, and embrace personal growth and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is singing during a very dark and lonely moment
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Find a way to mend and heal yourself in order to move forward and grow
All your life
Throughout your entire existence
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been waiting for this particular moment of opportunity to come
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Revive your perspective, your way of seeing the world, to get a better view
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
You have been anticipating a point where you can break away and be liberated
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Take flight from your past, blackbird
Into the light of the dark black night.
Find the way out of your personal darkness into the light and freedom
All your life
Throughout your entire existence
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been waiting for this particular moment of opportunity to come
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been waiting for this particular moment of opportunity to come
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You have been waiting for this particular moment of opportunity to come
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@PressureDropNewbury
Beautiful record, the harmonies are stunning 🇯🇲🇯🇲
@mr07623445678
This is so sweet & harmonious - can't help but keep rewinding... ❤❤❤
@leighmartine777
Absolutely brilliant. Cheers for the upload 😍
@stumpymurff9824
Another genius combination by Duke Reid & Tommy McCook.Thank you Trasimedia great upload....
@Ellie-sx2rh
Awesome! Thank you so very much for this! Much love and light all. One*
@56postoffice
BOOMSHOT! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Davidnumber23
Yeahman
@MrAlexandreCaique
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
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be
@mr07623445678
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
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be
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
You were only waiting for this moment to be
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be
All your life
You were only waiting...
@eightyninety8916
Top tune off a top album….. great Lennon & Mcartney cover, whatever became of her? Did she cut any other tunes ? Big up Tommy Mcook and The SuperSonics 👊