Birds
The Preacher And The Bear Lyrics
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Some mind wasn’t made for the light
In my darkest hours
I guess I’m feeling right, oh no
They’re making heavy noise
Filled with pride and poise
Amid this mighty fuss
Looking for many answers
Hidden by deafening crows
Silent birds have flown away
Hovering over red meadows
Silent birds have flown away
To my deepest desires
Asking for a grain of truth
But am I strong enough to face it all?
It’s better not to know, just let it come
Filled the void in my chest
With the heat of the nest
As my walls tumble down
Show off a picture of a brand-new way
‘Till I become again, what I was
Hidden by deafening crows
Silent birds have flown away
Hovering over red meadows
Silent birds have flown away
Towards a warmer place
Silent birds have flown away
Until they come again
Silent birds draw their own way
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
The lyrics of The Preacher And The Bear's song Birds seem to portray a sense of loneliness and the search for answers to life's questions. The opening lines indicate that the singer is still running at midnight, implying that they are escaping something. The following line "Some mind wasn’t made for the light" seems to suggest that some people are not meant to deal with the realities of life, and that the darkness suits them better. The singer then muses about feeling right in their darkest hours, which may be a reference to how they find solace in their loneliness.
The next stanza talks about the heavy noise around the singer, which is filled with pride and poise. The singer is feeling alone amidst all the noise, which may indicate that they do not relate to the people around them. They are then seen looking for answers that are hidden by deafening crows, but the silent birds have flown away. This line may imply that the answers the singer seeks are not readily available, and they have to search for them.
In the final stanza, the singer expresses their desire to know the truth but wonders if they are strong enough to handle it. The last lines talk about the silent birds having flown away towards a warmer place, indicating that the singer is still searching for something that will bring them comfort. The song's overall theme seems to revolve around the search for meaning and a sense of belonging in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Still running at midnight
I am constantly thinking and worrying even when everyone else is asleep.
Some mind wasn’t made for the light
Not everyone can handle the challenges and realities of life.
In my darkest hours
During the toughest times of my life when I feel like giving up.
I guess I’m feeling right, oh no
Even though I feel comfortable in the darkness, I know it's not a good thing.
They’re making heavy noise
People around me are making a big deal about things that I don't understand.
Filled with pride and poise
They are confident and self-assured even if they don't know what they're talking about.
Amid this mighty fuss
In the midst of all the chaos and noise, I feel lost.
Feeling so alone, alone
Despite being surrounded by so many people, I feel isolated and alone.
Looking for many answers
I have so many questions and I'm searching for the truth.
Hidden by deafening crows
The truth and important things are hidden by the noise and distractions around me.
Silent birds have flown away
The things that could bring clarity and peace have disappeared.
Hovering over red meadows
I feel like the things that should be beautiful and peaceful are instead tainted.
To my deepest desires
I'm searching for answers and trying to understand my innermost feelings.
Asking for a grain of truth
I'm hoping for just a little bit of clarity or understanding.
But am I strong enough to face it all?
I'm not sure if I have the strength to deal with the reality of my situation.
It’s better not to know, just let it come
Sometimes it's easier to just let things happen and not seek the truth.
Filled the void in my chest
I found solace or comfort in something to help ease the pain or emptiness.
With the heat of the nest
I found warmth and comfort in a certain place, like a home.
As my walls tumble down
As my defenses and barriers fall apart.
Show off a picture of a brand-new way
I want to create something new or different from the challenges I'm facing.
‘Till I become again, what I was
I want to return to the person I was before my struggles began.
Towards a warmer place
I'm seeking a better, more peaceful place or time.
Until they come again
I will continue to wait for the things that have disappeared.
Silent birds draw their own way
The things that could help me find answers or peace are on their own path and can't be controlled.
Silent birds
The things I'm searching for or hoping for that are gone.
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
Silent birds
Lyrics © SOC BOX EN LOC
Written by: Aurelien PINGET, Jeremy BENICHOU, Nathan KARRAOUI, Olivier HUDRY, Tommy KARRAOUI
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The preacher went out a huntin', it was on one Sunday morn'
It was against his religion, but he took a shotgun along
He got himself a mess o' mighty fine quail and one old scraggly hare
And on the way home he crossed the path of a great big grizzly bear
Well the bear got down lookin' ready to charge
The preacher never seen nothin' quite that large
They looked each other right smack in the eye
Didn't take that preacher long to say bye
The preacher, he run till he spotted a tree
He said, "Up in that tree's where I oughta be"
By the time that bear made a grab for him
The preacher was a sittin' on top a that limb
Scared to death, he turned about
He looked to the sky and began to shout
"Hey lord, you delivered Daniel from the bottom of the lion's den
You delivered Jonah from the belly of the whale and then
The Hebrew children from the fiery furnace
So the good books do declare
Hey lord, if you can't help me,
For goodness sake don't help that bear"
Yea, look out preacher!
Well, about that time the limb broke off
And the preacher came tumblin' down
Had a straight razor out of his pocket
By the time he lit on the ground
He landed on his feet right in front a that bear
And Lord, what an awful fight
The preacher and the bear and the razor and the hair
Flyin' from left to right
Well first they was up and then they was down
The preacher and the bear runnin' round an' round
The bear he roared, and the the preacher he groaned
He was havin' a tough time holdin' his own!
He said, "Lord if I get out a here alive
To the good book I'll abide
No more huntin' on the Sabbath day
Come Sunday I'm headin' to the church to pray"
Up to the heavens the preacher glanced
He said, "Lord won't you give me just one more chance"
So the preacher got away, he looked around
Seen a tree where he'd be safe and sound
Jumped on a limb, turned about
Looked to the sky and began to shout
"Hey lord, you delivered Daniel from the bottom of the lion's den
You delivered Jonah from the belly of the whale and then
The Hebrew children from the fiery furnace
So the good books do declare
Hey lord, if you can't help me,
For goodness sake don't help that bear"
@russellmetts1655
So much better than modern Country music today!
@guff5296
southern hip-hop*
@selfgain9458
This is why I listen to Americana these days they're the only ones that incorporate the older styles of country I usually tend not to bother with what in Nashville thinks as a hit these days
@selfgain9458
@@guff5296 or really bad pop music with a cowboy hat
@sites
Jerry was one of the most underrated & unappreciated musicians from the 20th century. He was in a class of his own.
@ruger51995
I like him as much as I like any of the other musicians from this time,
@Apollo-407
Yeah he’s one of my favs
@chuckturner6984
I won't say he was in that class alone but there were very few in it. I'd definitely say Chet Atkins was in the class, as well.
@el.reymichael
Yeah he was in his own class. The lowest and worst class of them all. Jk 💀
@rvsbladesnthangs
Amen to that!