They have received two Dallas Observer Awards, one for Best New Act in 2006 and Best Indie Rock in 2007.
In their short time together they have opened for such acts as The B-52’s, The Polyphonic Spree, Okkervil River, The Redwalls, The Whigs, Daughtry, Lifehouse, and The Black Angels.
The band relocated to Brooklyn, New York in the summer of 2008 and subsequently released their self-titled debut EP on January 26, 2010.
Current lineup:
Joey McClellan - Lead Vocals / Guitar
Aaron McClellan - Bass / Backing Vocals
Chris Holston - Guitar
McKenzie Smith - Drums
Songbird
The Fieros Lyrics
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Just to make a bit of observation
And if I'm not you and you're not me
Who the hell we're supposed to be?
Now get on!
It took out my aggravation
And if I'm not getting true to you
What the hell we're supposed to do?
Well get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
It took out my imagination
Just to make a bit of observation
And if I'm not you and you're not me
Who the hell we're supposed to be?
Now get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Well oh yeah
Well come on yeah
Oh oh
Well get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Well get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Get on, get on the songbird
Well get on...
The Fieros's song "Songbird" is a reflection on the need for clarity and communication in relationships. The lyrics convey frustration with the difficulty of understanding oneself and others in a world where individual perspectives and experiences can be wildly different. The repeated refrain of "Get on, get on the songbird" seems to encourage action and forward momentum, urging both the singer and the listener to embrace vulnerability and take risks in order to connect with others.
The use of the songbird as a metaphor is interesting as it conveys the idea that communication, like a bird's song, is beautiful and should be celebrated, but that it also requires effort and skill to produce. The line "It took out my aggravation just to find a bit of explanation" suggests that the desire for understanding and communication can be fraught with difficulty and can lead to frustration, but that putting forth the effort is ultimately worthwhile. The song is both a call to action and a celebration of the human desire for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
It took out my imagination
My creativity was exhausted
Just to make a bit of observation
To simply notice a small detail
And if I'm not you and you're not me
We are different people
Who the hell we're supposed to be?
What is the purpose of our existence?
Now get on!
Take action!
It took out my aggravation
My frustration was relieved
Just to find a bit of explanation
To understand something better
And if I'm not getting true to you
If I'm not communicating effectively with you
What the hell we're supposed to do?
How can we resolve this?
Well get on, get on the songbird
Take action and move forward
Well oh yeah
Expressing excitement
Well come on yeah
Encouraging action
Well get on...
Take action and move forward
Writer(s): CHRIS WAYNE HOLSTON, AARON MCCLELLAN, JOHN MCKENZIE SMITH, JOEY MCCLELLAN
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.