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."
My Love
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics
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Right back, back to the top of the
Slide down sad clown
My clown let me love you
What's that back to the back of the rebound
Clown hang around
I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try
Hey boy wont you make me out tonight
I get excited when I think of crawling into your arms
My light take me there again
Up top to the top of the
Free fall a great wall
My mouth let me kiss again
Sift out, sift out all of the dust
Hole black hole
Hey boy wont you take me out tonight
I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try
Hey boy wont you make me out tonight
I get excited when I think of crawling into your arms
Hey boy wont you take me out tonight
I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try
Hey boy wont you make me out tonight
I get excited when I think of crawling into your arms
The lyrics of The Bird and the Bee's song My Love appear to be a confessional love letter where the singer is pleading with their beloved to give love another try, even after hurtful past experiences. The verses are filled with contrasting images that can be interpreted as the feelings of the singer. For example, the first verse seems to suggest a feeling of being stuck in a cycle, where the singer keeps going back to the top of the slide to experience the same fall down over and over again, as if it is a form of escapism from their reality. In the following verse, the singer says "My clown let me love you," hinting that they're trying to make the relationship work, but seem to be met with resistance.
The chorus suggests a sense of longing and desire for the relationship to work, despite the reasons why it shouldn't. The repetition of "Hey boy, won't you take me out tonight? / Hey boy, won't you make me out tonight?" can be interpreted as either a plea for the beloved to take action, or as a statement of devotion where the singer is expressing their willingness to give it another try. The imagery of "crawling into your arms" paints a picture of vulnerability and surrender, as the singer seems to be yearning for intimacy with their beloved.
The song's ambiguity can be attributed to its indie-pop sound, which is known for its open interpretation of lyrics. In any case, the song is a beautifully crafted love letter that can resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves in a tumultuous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
My love let me go again
Allow me to move on from this relationship
Right back, back to the top of the
To the beginning, where things started
Slide down sad clown
Fall apart feeling like a failure
My clown let me love you
Allow me to love you despite your flaws
What's that back to the back of the rebound
Going back to someone after a failed relationship
Clown hang around
Stay by my side despite your own pain
Hey boy wont you take me out tonight
I want to go out with you
I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try
I'm not worried about the potential obstacles
Hey boy wont you make me out tonight
I want to be intimate with you
I get excited when I think of crawling into your arms
I feel happy and safe when I'm with you
My light take me there again
Bring me back to the good times
Up top to the top of the
To the high point of the relationship
Free fall a great wall
Falling apart with no way to stop it
My mouth let me kiss again
Allow me to be intimate once more
Sift out, sift out all of the dust
Get rid of the negative feelings and thoughts
Hole black hole
Feeling trapped and lost
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG KURSTIN, GREGORY KURSTIN, INARA GEORGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My love let me go again
Right back, back to the top of the
Slide down sad clown
My clown let me love you
What's that back to the back of the rebound
Clown hang around
Hey boy wont you take me out tonight
I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try
Hey boy wont you make me out tonight
I get excited when I think of crawling into your arms
My light take me there again
Up top to the top of the
Free fall a great wall
My mouth let me kiss again
Sift out, sift out all of the dust
Hole black hole
Hey boy wont you take me out tonight
I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try
Hey boy wont you make me out tonight
I get excited when I think of crawling into your arms
Hey boy wont you take me out tonight
I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try
Hey boy wont you make me out tonight
I get excited when I think of crawling into your arms
@Adrian_Marmy
Most underrated band ever. They have mastered the art of Pop music ❤
@christopherscorner
Where have The Bird and The Bee been all my life? This music is like a mouthwatering piece of pop candy! I can’t get enough!
@ournatureistonurture
Aren't they simply wonderful. My life always feels bright when I find great new stuff. Thanks Birdy buzz
@PM-fd6rv
Big Sick brought me here! Gosh this song is Diamond 💎
@PM-fd6rv
Back again :) gem gem a gem!!
@mymysic2273
Come back ! Listen again 😊
@ALLinALLgood
"I'm not afraid of all the reasons why we shouldn't try"
@dosquest
the keys on their songs are always haunting aren't they?
@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube
I've always thought so as well.
@andrewlevy4260
So low budget. So magical. One of the absolute best songs of the new millennium