His first album, A Whisper and a Sigh was recorded during the summer of 2002. He won the cqfd prize in 2003, rewarding the best french revelation. After this album was released, he constructed a new four piece band. In April 2005 he released his second album Someday We will Foresee Obstacles. It is a mixture of folk and of melancholic pop, his music combines slow melodys with acoustic instruments, it does not however forget its roots of electronic music.
Perhaps one of his most popular American songs is "To All Of You" which was featured in the senior prom episode of the FOX teenage drama the O.C.
His third album, 'Ghost Days', was released on 18 January 2008.
Lost Bird
Syd Matters Lyrics
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Your journey has worn you out
I see nothing but shame in your smile
A lost bird's flying high
Old face, tired ears
Wrong turnings and souvenirs
I see hundreds of memories when you say
C'mon choose a day
To say what you have to say
To ask me to come and play in the clouds
I'm a lost bird in a clear sky
Slow down need a rest
Will settle around your nest
I thought I could be your guest
For a while
I've had my wings for rent
I fly by accident
I've never been sane (?) it's a lie
C'mon give a hand
Welcome me as a friend
Free to come back again anytime
I'm a lost bird in a clear sky
The opening lines of the song "Small lies, tiny heart" indicate that the singer of the song is speaking to someone who has been hurt a lot throughout their journey in life. The "lost bird" metaphor used throughout the song further emphasizes this point, as the bird's aimless flight speaks to the aimlessness of the person's journey. The reference to "shame in your smile" suggests that the person is hiding something or perhaps feels like they have failed in some way.
The next verse delves deeper into the person's life story, with "old face, tired ears" suggesting that the person is attuned to the weariness of his or her life journey. The "wrong turnings and souvenirs" line suggests that the person has made mistakes and collected scars, perhaps in the form of memories that they can't seem to shake off. The overall picture painted is one of a person who is burdened and haunted by a difficult past.
The chorus, with its call to "choose a day" and "come and play in the clouds," suggests that the singer of the song wants to offer support and comfort to the person. The line "I'm a lost bird in a clear sky" may hint at some vulnerability on the part of the singer as well, and perhaps a shared sense of aimlessness or uncertainty. Ultimately, the song seems to be about finding a way to move forward despite the difficulties of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Small lies, tiny heart
Your lies may be small, but they weigh heavily on your heart
Your journey has worn you out
Your travels and experiences have left you exhausted
I see nothing but shame in your smile
Your smile is forced, hiding your shame
A lost bird's flying high
Like a bird without a destination, you are aimlessly soaring through life
Old face, tired ears
You have aged and the world weighs heavily on you
Wrong turnings and souvenirs
You have made mistakes and carry their memory with you always
I see hundreds of memories when you say
Just by hearing you speak, I can see so many memories flooding back for you
A lost bird remembers
Even a bird without a nest remembers its past
C'mon choose a day
Pick a day and let's talk openly and honestly
To say what you have to say
Share what's really on your mind
To ask me to come and play in the clouds
Let's escape the troubles of the world and be carefree together
I'm a lost bird in a clear sky
I'm a wanderer looking for my place, just like a bird soaring through a clear sky
Slow down need a rest
You are moving too fast and need to pause for a moment to rest
Will settle around your nest
I'll stay close to you, like a bird sitting in its nest
I thought I could be your guest
I hoped I could come into your life and be a temporary comfort
For a while
Even fleeting comfort is better than none
I've had my wings for rent
I've flown with others, offering my help and companionship
I fly by accident
I often stumble into situations without a plan or goal in mind
I've never been sane (?) it's a lie
Even though I may seem to have it all together, the truth is that I am just as lost and confused as the next person
C'mon give a hand
Help me by lending a hand
Welcome me as a friend
Accept me into your life as a friend
Free to come back again anytime
Feel free to reach out and invite me back into your life at any time
I'm a lost bird in a clear sky
I'm still searching for where I belong, like a bird carelessly flying through the clear sky
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@AllisonGhost
"Lost Bird"
Small lies, tiny heart
Your journey has worn you out
I see nothing but shame in your smile
A lost bird's flying high
Old face, tired ears
Wrong turnings and souvenirs
I see hundreds of memories when you sigh
A lost bird remembers
C'mon choose a day
To say what you have to say
To ask me to come and play in the clouds
I'm a lost bird in a clear sky
Slow down need a rest
We'll settle around your nest
I thought I could be your guest
For a while
I've had my wings for rent
I fly by accident
I've never been a saint it's a lie
C'mon give a hand
Welcome me as a friend
Free to come back again anytime
I'm a lost bird in a clear sky
@vaanikapoor1324
Oh my god
I feel so bad
That it took me a game to know this wonderful band
@jakeshower
It doesn't matter how you found it. That was the point of putting it in a game anyway
@MusicGirl-jj7bi
I read this comment as if John was singing it lol
@marcusfleming8252
how did you want to find it?
@friendlycreature6375
Life is Strange ❤️ to All of you
@hikisayu1515
This song does not get the credit it deserves... Until someone puts it in a movie people will not know it.
@sforce1876
Since I heard it I immediately had the necessity to learn it on the guitar... I'm happy I know this beauty
@friendlycreature6375
@@sforce1876
Damn, I wish I could do that :(
@Cptidris
Brilliant and very underrated
@fatal_moon4570
this song means so much to me.