Blackbird
Soleil Moon 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.
Blackbird 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 of Soleil Moon's song "Blackbird" convey a powerful message of freedom and hope. The blackbird, an iconic symbol of freedom and courage, is used as a metaphor for the human condition. The opening line sets the tone of the song, with a blackbird singing in the dead of night. This represents the darkness and struggles of life that we all face. However, the next line encourages the listener to take these broken wings and learn to fly, implying that even in the darkness there is the opportunity for growth and transformation.
The repetition of the line "All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise" further emphasizes this notion that all of life's challenges and trials are leading up to a pivotal moment of change and liberation. The next verse uses an even more powerful metaphor, inviting the listener to take their sunken eyes and learn to see. This implies that we can learn to see beyond the surface and into the deeper truths of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The bird sings in the darkness, a time of hopelessness.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Use the weaknesses or hardships you have experienced to become stronger and overcome obstacles.
All your life
Throughout your entire existence,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Your life has been leading up to this specific moment of liberation.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
Understand situations from a new, enlightened perspective.
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.
This moment represents the chance to break free from negative circumstances and live freely.
Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
The refrain encourages the bird (and the listener) to move forward and take flight.
Into the light of the dark black night.
Despite the darkness, find courage to venture towards a brighter future.
All your life
Reinforcement of the prior note that everything in your past has led up to this moment.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Reinforcement of waiting for this moment of liberation.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Reinforcement of waiting for this moment of liberation.
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