Birds of a Feather
The Rosenbergs Lyrics


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I can't be anything without you
Don't you know
It's a shame.
I'm sitting at my desk and it's noontime
and I want
just to call you

'Cause we go together
like jam and bread
or maybe birds of a feather

I don't know anything about you
don't you know
that's the game.
I'm sitting on my bed and I wonder
what will it take
for you to call me

'Cause we go together
like jam and bread
or maybe birds of a feather
And hey, can you hear me?
When I shout out loud,
I'm wishing you could be near me.

Don't care if the bills are paid, as long as she is with me.
Don't care if my soul is saved, as long as she forgives me.
Don't care if the mood is wrong, wishing and a hoping.
Don't need to be an astronaut, as you are k-k-kissing me.

'Cause we go together
like jam and bread
or maybe birds of a feather
And hey, are you listening?
When I shout out loud,
I wish it was you I was kissing.

I can't be anything without you
Don't you know
It's a shame.
I can't be anything without you
Don't you know




It's a shame.
I can't be anything without you.

Overall Meaning

The Rosenbergs's song Birds of a Feather speaks to the deep connection between two people who feel incomplete without each other. The singer in the song laments that they can't be anything without their love interest, and it's a shame. They yearn to call them and wonder what it will take for their love interest to reach out to them, displaying a sense of vulnerability and dependency on them.


The chorus states that they go together "like jam and bread" or "maybe birds of a feather," emphasizing the pair's compatibility and natural harmony. The singer further affirms this unity by saying, "Don't care if the bills are paid, as long as she is with me. Don't care if my soul is saved, as long as she forgives me." This implies that their love trumps all other concerns, and they prioritize their connection over material success or even salvation.


As the song progresses, the singer repeatedly declares their need for their love interest, culminating in the final repetition of "I can't be anything without you." The lyrics speak to the universal desire for companionship and connection and the sense of emptiness that can come without it.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't be anything without you
I feel incomplete and inadequate without you in my life.


Don't you know
I hope you understand the importance of your presence in my life.


It's a shame.
My life is lacking in meaning and purpose without you.


I'm sitting at my desk and it's noontime
I am thinking of you constantly, even during normal daily activities like work.


and I want
All I wish for in this moment is to be with you.


just to call you
I long to hear your voice, even if only for a moment.


'Cause we go together
Our connection is strong and undeniable.


like jam and bread
Our relationship is as natural and complementary as the combination of jam and bread.


or maybe birds of a feather
We are well-suited for one another and share common interests and values.


I don't know anything about you
I am still discovering and learning about who you are.


don't you know
I hope you understand that I am trying to get to know you better.


that's the game.
Navigating relationships can be uncertain and intimidating, but I am still willing to try.


I'm sitting on my bed and I wonder
I am consumed with thoughts of you, especially during quiet, reflective moments.


what will it take
I am willing to do whatever it takes to be with you and make this relationship work.


for you to call me
I yearn for your attention and affection, and wonder when I will hear from you next.


And hey, can you hear me?
I wonder if you are paying attention to my feelings and needs.


When I shout out loud,
Sometimes I feel like I have to express myself emphatically to get your attention.


I'm wishing you could be near me.
All I want is to have you close to me, physically and emotionally.


Don't care if the bills are paid, as long as she is with me.
I prioritize my relationship with you above material needs and financial concerns.


Don't care if my soul is saved, as long as she forgives me.
I value your forgiveness and acceptance more than any religious or spiritual salvation.


Don't care if the mood is wrong, wishing and a hoping.
I am willing to endure any difficulty or discomfort as long as it means being with you in the end.


Don't need to be an astronaut, as you are k-k-kissing me.
Everything else in the world pales in comparison to the pleasure and joy of being physical with you.


And hey, are you listening?
I hope that you are paying attention to my words and emotions.


When I shout out loud,
Sometimes I feel like I have to express myself emphatically to get your attention.


I wish it was you I was kissing.
In moments of longing and desire, all I want is to be in your arms and feel your touch.




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@nandhiniashok5863

This song means the life to me now.Castle :*I watched the episode 30 Times just to hear the song

@theninsw9832

it's actually kind of stupid... you should have only watched the beginning of the episode... how to lose time? by watching 40x30... 1200 minutes... does this make 20 hours? you gotta love evan mitchell and rachel maddox #Castle  

@Wizardofbread

I understand you

@warriorhero2010

this is the theme song of one of my new favorite shows "Accidentally On Purpose" and i love it its so catchy and looking at the words its so perfect for the show :)

@DeepSingh-qj3fb

castle brought me here thumbs up for castle 1X07

@fullmetalfanboy6280

You too? Everybody who was brought here by Castle like this and the starter comment. 

@tatzecom

Yeah same, rewatching the series, still loving it! :D

@zay8236

yess omg, i was like damn havent heard this in a min

@unpendragon

No, it's 1x06 I'm watching ... Again 😁

@delfino5831

@@unpendragon me2

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