The Bird and The Bee is an indie pop/electronica duo from Los Angeles, Cali… Read Full Bio ↴The Bird and The Bee is an indie pop/electronica duo from Los Angeles, California consisting of Inara George (the Bird) on vocals and Greg Kurstin (the Bee) who does the majority of the producing, engineering and mixing as well as providing all instrumentation apart from Inara's fuzz bass contributions. Their debut EP, Again and Again and Again and Again, was released on October 2006 and their self titled debut album was released January 2007 on Blue Note Records. Since they have released a further 3 EP's followed by the LP, Ray Guns are not Just the Future in January 2009 and Interpreting The Masters Volume 1: A Tribute To Daryl Hall And John Oates in 2010.

According to their Myspace Profile "Greg and Inara met a few years ago. Discovered a common love of jazz standards...nerded out for a couple of hours playing every song they knew...and then wrote and recorded a record together."

Because
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics

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Because, because I'm weary of this melody
Because, because I want to get up off my knees
Because, because I'm tired of chasing you around
Because, because I'm lying prostate on the ground

And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone

Because, because I'm sick of all the bones you throw
Because, because there's nothing from the seed you sow
Because, because I can't remember why I'm here
Because, because it's all become so crystal clear

And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone

Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because

And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone

Because, because I'm weary of this melody
Because, because I want to get up off my knees
Because, because I'm tired of chasing you around
Because, because I'm lying prostate on the ground

Because, because I'm sick of all the bones you throw
Because, because there's nothing from the seed you sow
Because, because I can't remember why I'm here
Because, because it's all become so crystal clear

Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because

Overall Meaning

The Bird and the Bee's song "Because" is a reflection of the exhaustion that comes with trying to maintain a relationship that is no longer fulfilling. In the first verse, the singer expresses weariness of the same old melody, indicating a desire for something new and fresh. The second verse emphasizes a lack of growth and progress in the relationship, with "nothing from the seed you sow," indicating that the effort put in is not yielding any results. The repetition of "because" serves as a reminder that there is a reason behind the frustration and exhaustion felt by the singer.

The chorus delves deeper into the emotional toll of the situation, with the singer feeling so tired that it's like they have "killed someone". This suggests that trying to maintain this unfulfilling relationship has taken such a toll on them that it's impacting their mental and physical health. The repetition of the chorus highlights the cyclical nature of the exhaustion and frustration felt by the singer, as they continue to chase an unattainable goal.

The song concludes with a repetition of the same verses and chorus, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and frustration felt by the singer. Ultimately, "Because" is a relatable depiction of the emotional toll that comes with trying to maintain a relationship that is no longer fulfilling.

Line by Line Meaning

Because, because I'm weary of this melody
I'm feeling exhausted of this monotonous tune that has been playing on repeat.

Because, because I want to get up off my knees
I desire to stand firm and not remain submissive at your feet anymore.

Because, because I'm tired of chasing you around
I'm worn-out from constantly attempting to pursue and catch your attention.

Because, because I'm lying prostate on the ground
I'm feeling vulnerable and helpless, completely defeated.

And when I'm tired I am so very tired
When I reach my point of exhaustion, it's overwhelming.

And when it's done it's like I've killed someone
Once I have endured past my limitations, it feels like I've committed a crime.

Because, because I'm sick of all the bones you throw
I'm exhausted from receiving small, meaningless gestures from you that don't add up to anything significant.

Because, because there's nothing from the seed you sow
The efforts you make to show affection to me are fruitless and ineffective.

Because, because I can't remember why I'm here
I've lost track of the reasons and purpose behind why I'm involved with you.

Because, because it's all become so crystal clear
Everything has become so obvious and it's time to move on from this situation.

Because, because, because, because
Repetition of the word 'because' to emphasize the main points.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG KURSTIN, INARA GEORGE

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