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Little Bird
The Ghost of Paul Revere Lyrics
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Sitting on a powerline
Sweet little thing
Don't you know you caught my eye
Well spread your wings and come over to me
I said spread your wings and come over to me
Did you hear the song of mine
Spitting up words
Taunted blood and wine
Well it tells of my love
But you dont need the pain of mine
Yes it tells of my love
But you dont need the pain of mine
When your bones feel hollow
Do you tremble do you shake
Do you cry when youre all alone
Do you scream out loud
I can show you how little birdie
If you show me home
When your bones feel hollow
When you tremble you shake
Do you cry when Youre all alone
Can you scream out loud
I can show you how
Little birdie if you show me home
Sing whoa whoa whoa whoa
Oh little bird
Did you hear the sorrow I
Hold in my heart
Which is buried deep inside
Sing it aloud and sing it to me
I said sing it aloud and sing it to me
Say whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa
Do your bones feel hollow
Do you tremble do you shake
Do you cry when you're all alone
Do you scream out loud
I can show you how
Little birdie if you show me home
Do your bones feel hollow
Do you tremble do you shake
Do you cry when you're all alone
Do you scream out loud
I can show you how
Little birdie if you show me home
Do your bones feel hollow
Do you tremble do you shake
Do you cry when you're all alone
Can you scream out loud
I can show you how
Little birdie if you show me home
Do your bones feel hollow
Do you tremble do you shake
Do you cry when you're all alone
Can you scream out loud
I can show you how
Little birdie if you show me home
The Ghost of Paul Revere's song "Little Bird" is a poignant ballad about longing for companionship and finding solace in sharing one's pain. The opening verse describes a simple scene of a little bird sitting on a power line, catching the attention of the singer. The singer asks the little bird to come closer, perhaps to share in the singer's loneliness.
The second verse reveals that the singer has been singing about their love and their pain, but recognizes that the little bird does not need to take on that burden. They ask about the little bird's own struggles, offering to help if the little bird shows them the way home. The chorus repeats the question, "Do your bones feel hollow?" emphasizing the physical and emotional weight of suffering.
The final verse is a plea for the little bird to sing along with the singer's sorrow. The repetition of the phrase "sing it aloud and sing it to me" underscores the need for connection and empathy. The song ends with the same question from the chorus and the same offer of help, suggesting that the singer's desire for companionship is ongoing.
Overall, "Little Bird" is a moving exploration of the desire for connection in times of hardship, and a recognition that sharing one's pain can be both healing and reassuring.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh little bird
Addressing the small bird perched on the powerline
Sitting on a powerline
Describing the bird's location
Sweet little thing
Acknowledging the bird's cuteness
Don't you know you caught my eye
Expressing the singer's admiration for the bird
Well spread your wings and come over to me
Inviting the bird to fly closer
Oh little bird
Repeating the address to the bird
Did you hear the song of mine
Asking if the bird listened to the singer's music
Spitting up words
Describing the lyrical process
Taunted blood and wine
Referring to personal struggles
Well it tells of my love
Describing the theme of the song
But you dont need the pain of mine
Assuring the bird that it doesn't need to share in the singer's emotional pain
When your bones feel hollow
Asking the bird about its own emotional pain
Do you tremble do you shake
Asking if the bird feels physical symptoms of emotional distress
Do you cry when youre all alone
Asking if the bird experiences sadness when by itself
Do you scream out loud
Asking if the bird expresses its distress vocally
I can show you how little birdie
Offering to help the bird with its emotional pain
If you show me home
Asking the bird for something in return
Did you hear the sorrow I
Referring to the sadness expressed in the song
Hold in my heart
Describing where the sadness is located
Which is buried deep inside
Explaining that the sadness is difficult to reveal
Sing it aloud and sing it to me
Asking the bird to share in the sadness
Say whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa
Encouraging the bird to sing along
Can you scream out loud
Repeating the earlier question about the bird's vocal expression of distress
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Max Davis, Sean McCarthy, Griffin Sherry, ALEX COTE, MIKAELA DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cormackjames
See you tonight, great song and video!
@greenpath3686
For me and my husband this song is so great!😮🙊is one of our favourites!🔥We can listen to this song endlessly! 🤯🙉
@robertbustin728
Loved when they used to play at the Boot & Saddle in Philly. Great intimate live venue, top tier live music experience with these guys.
@danpapp7524
So I’m not insane for dancing like a madman to this song!
@xxdread_2663
I was at The dead south concert yesterday and yall played this song and it was amazing you guys are awesome keep it up 🔥
@brittneymurray4643
Absolutely love the personalities shown in this video!❤
@Asal181
One of my go to songs to get me pumped to draw
@kennygold217
Im so in love with this band sound so.good.to.the soul
@Meowie___Wowie420
This song needs to get out there!!!
@codywall21
This song should have millions of likes!!!