Bird Set Free
Sia Lyrics


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Clipped wings, I was a broken thing
Had a voice, had a voice but I could not sing
You would wind me down
I struggled on the ground, oh
So lost, the line had been crossed
Had a voice, had a voice but I could not talk
You held me down
I struggle to fly now, oh

But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh
Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah

And I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I shout it out like a bird set free
No, I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I'll shout it out like a bird set free

I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free

Now I fly, hit the high notes
I have a voice, have a voice, hear me roar tonight
You held me down
But I fought back loud, oh

There's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh
Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah

And I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I shout it out like a bird set free
No, I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free




I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sia's song "Bird Set Free" are full of powerful and emotionally-charged messages about overcoming obstacles and finding one's own voice. The song is seemingly autobiographical and tells the story of the artist's journey to self-acceptance and self-expression. The opening lines - "Clipped wings, I was a broken thing, had a voice, had a voice but I could not sing" - are particularly poignant, describing a sense of being stifled and silenced by the world. Throughout the song, Sia addresses the fear and insecurity that can stop us from speaking up and reminds us that we all have a scream inside that we're often too scared to let out.


As the song progresses, Sia sings about finding her strength and her voice despite the challenges she's faced. The lines "I don't care if I sing off key, I find myself in my melodies, I sing for love, I sing for me" are particularly empowering, suggesting that singing and self-expression can be a way of reclaiming one's identity and breaking free from the constraints that society places upon us.


The chorus of the song - "I'll shout it out like a bird set free" - is particularly evocative, conjuring up images of a bird finally breaking free from its cage to soar into the sky. In many ways, this is a perfect metaphor for the message of the song. Sia urges us to break free from the confines of our own minds and to let our voices be heard, no matter how scared or vulnerable we may feel.


Line by Line Meaning

Clipped wings, I was a broken thing
I was broken and unable to fly, my spirit beaten down


Had a voice, had a voice but I could not sing
I had the ability to communicate but I was unable to express myself


You would wind me down, I struggled on the ground, oh
You held me down, making me feel trapped and grounded


So lost, the line had been crossed
I was directionless and had gone too far down a negative path


Had a voice, had a voice but I could not talk
I had the ability to communicate but I was unable to express my thoughts and feelings


You held me down, I struggle to fly now, oh
You held me back and it's now difficult for me to achieve what I want


But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We all have an inner voice and desires that we suppress and keep hidden from others


We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
We cling on to our fears, inhibitions, and struggles so much that we cannot let them go


Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh
Our inner struggles and suppressed feelings consume us and cause us pain


Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
Our inner voice and desires are something we all conceal


But I don't wanna die, no / I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah
I don't want to let my inner struggles and desires consume and destroy me


And I don't care if I sing off key / I find myself in my melodies / I sing for love, I sing for me / I shout it out like a bird set free
I don't care if I'm not perfect, I express myself through music and find myself in it, I sing for myself and for love and I want to shout it and be free


Now I fly, hit the high notes
Now I am free and flying high, hitting the high notes in my life


I have a voice, have a voice, hear me roar tonight
I have the power to express myself and I want to show it off tonight


You held me down, but I fought back loud, oh
You may have held me back, but I am now fighting back loudly and boldly


I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I will express myself loudly and proudly, like a bird freed from a cage




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIA FURLER, GREGORY KURSTIN

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@bedosabry2119

Lyrics:
Clipped wings, I was a broken thing
Had a voice, had a voice but I could not sing
You would wind me down
I struggled on the ground
So lost, the line had been crossed
Had a voice, had a voice but I could not talk
You held me down
I struggle to fly now

But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive
Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die

And I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I shout it out like a bird set free
No I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free

Now I fly, hit the high notes
I have a voice, have a voice, hear me roar tonight
You held me down
But I fought back loud

But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, we cannot deny
Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive
Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide
We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die

And I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I shout it out like a bird set free
No I don't care if I sing off key
I find myself in my melodies
I sing for love, I sing for me
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free
I'll shout it out like a bird set free



All comments from YouTube:

@maikonrodrigues5042

Adele is amazing. But Sia can see my soul.

@MrAdrianoCBB

+Maikon Rodrigues Adele is a queen, but I love Sia too.

@audobone

I agree x10000 times! : D

@Defixyou94

+Maikon Rodrigues Sia is a queen, end!

@hatounaltu743

+Maikon Rodrigues yeaaaaaaahhhh !!! she get inside your soul .

@UnePommeDePain

+Maikon Rodrigues Why are you talking about Adele ?

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@LucasHenrique-yl5rf

Sia, you are amazing!! Last year I had cancer, I lose my voice because of radiotherapy and I was almost giving up, but your song ”Bird set free” helped me a lot, every single word seemed made for me. I don't even know if you are going to see my message but I want you to know that I love you and your songs, thanks for being with me at the worst stage of my life. ❤️❤️🇧🇷

@jfelipe9934

Força manoo

@hasnael9799

Be strong ✌🏻

@phoebe999

Hope you are well Lucas, ❤

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