Lady Bird
Tadd Dameron Lyrics
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We fit together like two birds of a feather
The perfect combination and it couldn′t be better
If you just say the word, I'll leave my lonely world
I′ll fly with you, ladybird
Just like a robin in the harbinger of spring
Please don′t you say goodbye, I′ll have to leave the sky
Just fly with me, ladybird
The lyrics of Tadd Dameron's "Lady Bird" express the sentiment of two individuals being harmoniously connected, united like two birds of a feather. The opening line of the song states, "We fit together like two birds of a feather," indicating a mutual understanding and compatibility between the two individuals. The image of birds signifies freedom and implies that the pairing is not restrictive but instead liberating.
The theme of flying and the image of birds runs throughout the song, with the lyrics stating, "If you just say the word, I'll leave my lonely world, I'll fly with you, ladybird." Here, the singer offers to abandon their loneliness to be with the object of their affection. The second verse begins with "Just like a robin in the harbinger of spring," implying that the singer's feelings of love and excitement are reborn, much like the beginning of spring. The chorus states, "Please don′t you say goodbye, I′ll have to leave the sky, Just fly with me, ladybird," suggesting that the singer is willing to sacrifice his freedom in the sky if it means being with his lover.
Overall, Tadd Dameron's "Lady Bird" is a poetic and romantic song that portrays the feelings of love and the willingness to surrender one's independence in favor of a connection with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
We fit together like two birds of a feather
We are a perfect match and complement each other well
The perfect combination and it couldn't be better
We are perfectly suited for each other and it couldn't be any better
If you just say the word, I'll leave my lonely world
If you express interest in being with me, I will leave my unfulfilling life behind
I'll fly with you, ladybird
I will join you in your life and journey
Just like a robin in the harbinger of spring
I feel a sense of renewal and new beginnings since I met you
I'd have this urge to fly since you've given me wings
You have inspired me to pursue my dreams and passions
Please don't you say goodbye, I'll have to leave the sky
If you leave me, I will lose all sense of purpose and direction
Just fly with me, ladybird
Join me on this journey and we will soar together
Writer(s): Moira Heath, Mariano Rapetti, Tadd Dameron, Giuseppe Perotti
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
john horne
I remember listening to Tadd Dameron in 49 and still love it.
Leandre P.
how is life goin, man?
Alessandro Vaccari
@Leandre P. ahah
robert adinolfi
Jealous I am.
drumtwo4seven
That was one of the best trumpet solos Ive ever heard in my entire life.
Nice 👍
Joe Barnett
Magnificent. What a line-up. Fat Girl's solo is sculpture in the air.
Andy Baille
Yes man, exactly.
John B
Thanks for another excerpt/upload, from the best days of bop! Navarro, Eager, Gray, Dameron and others are-NOT forgotten, at all. (as they used-to say) this is a nice, tight band ... and has some excellent solos!
JACQUILLO2
marvelous trumpet solo, great version of a great piece
boomerang905
This is so amazing..... Our past Music Leaders were finessing geniuses. So sorry I wasn't quite born yet.