I'm Like A Bird
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You're beautiful, that's for sure
You'll never ever fade
You're lovely but it's not for sure
That I won't ever change
And though my love is rare
Though my love is true

I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(And baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is

Your faith in me brings me to tears
Even after all these years
And it pains me so much to tell
That you don't know me that well
And though my love is rare
Though my love is true

I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(And baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is


It's not that I wanna say goodbye
It's just that every time you try to tell me that you love me
Each and every single day I know
I'm going to have to eventually give you away
And though my love is rare
And though my love is true
Hey I'm just scared
That we may fall through

I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(And baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is

I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(And baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is

I'm like a bird, I only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(And baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I only fly away




I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Like A Bird" by Nelly Furtado is about the fear of commitment and the desire for freedom. The song talks about a relationship in which the singer is afraid to give in completely and is worried about losing their sense of self. The first verse talks about the beauty of the partner, but the fear of change is expressed when the singer states "That I won't ever change". The chorus of the song is the most recognizable part of the song, with the singer stating that they are like a bird, flying away and not knowing where their home is. The metaphor of the bird is used to represent the fear of being trapped and the desire to be free.


The second verse speaks about the partner's faith in the singer, which brings them to tears despite not knowing them well. The singer expresses that they are scared that the relationship may fall through, despite their rare and true love. The third verse states that it's not that the singer wants to say goodbye, but rather they are scared that they will have to eventually let go. The song ends with the final chorus repeating the idea that the singer is like a bird, flying away and not knowing where their soul is or where their home is.


Line by Line Meaning

You're beautiful, that's for sure
You are truly beautiful, that is a fact


You'll never ever fade
Your beauty will never diminish


You're lovely but it's not for sure That I won't ever change
You are lovely, but I cannot promise I won't change


And though my love is rare Though my love is true
My love is uncommon, but it is genuine


I'm like a bird, I only fly away I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is (And baby all I need for you to know is)
I am flighty, like a bird, and I am unsure of where I belong or where I am going


Your faith in me brings me to tears Even after all these years
Your trust in me moves me to tears, even after all this time


And it pains me so much to tell That you don't know me that well
It hurts me to say that you do not truly understand me


It's not that I wanna say goodbye It's just that every time you try to tell me that you love me Each and every single day I know I'm going to have to eventually give you away
I do not want to say goodbye to you, but I know with each passing day, I am closer to losing you


And though my love is rare And though my love is true Hey I'm just scared That we may fall through
Despite the rarity and truth of my love, I am afraid that we may not survive as a couple




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nelly Furtado

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@marccaldero9440

Amazing track! Real music, please, come back!

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