Songbird
The Technicolors Lyrics


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Talking to the songbird yesterday
Flew me to a place not far away
She's a little pilot in my mind
Singing songs of love to pass the time

Gonna write a song so she can see
Give her all the love she gives to me
Talk of better days that have yet to come
Never felt this love from anyone

She's not anyone

A man can never dream these kinds of things
Especially when she came and spread her wings
Whispered in my ear the things I'd like
Then she flew away into the night

Gonna write a song so she can see
Give her all the love she gives to me
Talk of better days that have yet to come
Never felt this love from anyone





She's not anyone

Overall Meaning

The Technicolor's song "Songbird" is an imaginative and romantic ballad about a relationship with an elusive woman who embodies music and freedom. The songbird serves as a metaphor for this woman who takes the singer "to a place not far away." While the physical distance between the two is unclear, it is evident that their connection transcends the boundaries of geographical distance. The woman is described as a "little pilot in [the singer's] mind," implying that she represents a form of escapism or liberation from the mundane. The songbird's songs of love are what keep the relationship alive, and the singer wants to reciprocate her love by writing her a song that captures their connection.


However, the relationship is tenuous, and although the singer feels love for this woman, he cannot fathom the possibility of such an unconventional relationship. The line "A man can never dream these kinds of things" suggests that he believes it is impossible to love someone you cannot touch or see. Nevertheless, the songbird's allure is too potent, and he is passionate about writing her a song to express his love. The song's chorus repeats the lines "Gonna write a song so she can see/ Give her all the love she gives to me/ Talk of better days that have yet to come/ Never felt this love from anyone," further reinforcing his desire to create something tangible that will communicate his affection for the songbird.


Overall, "Songbird" is an abstract yet potent song that celebrates the power of music and imagination in love. The singer's relationship with the songbird is imaginary and possibly even fantastical, but his emotions for her are genuine and profound.


Line by Line Meaning

Talking to the songbird yesterday
The singer reminisces a conversation he had with a songbird


Flew me to a place not far away
The songbird mentally transported the singer to a distant place


She's a little pilot in my mind
The songbird is like a figurative pilot that steers the singer's thoughts and emotions


Singing songs of love to pass the time
The songbird sings affectionate melodies to help the artist pass the time


Gonna write a song so she can see
The artist plans to write a song for the songbird to let her know his feelings


Give her all the love she gives to me
The singer wants to express his love and gratitude to the songbird for all the joy she brings him


Talk of better days that have yet to come
The singer imagines a brighter future that he hopes to share with the songbird


Never felt this love from anyone
The artist notes that the love he feels from the songbird is unique and unparalleled


She's not anyone
The songbird is more than just a bird; she holds a special place in the artist's heart


A man can never dream these kinds of things
The artist acknowledges the surreal nature of his connection with the songbird


Especially when she came and spread her wings
The singer realizes how transformative the songbird's arrival was in his life


Whispered in my ear the things I'd like
The songbird provides the artist with comforting and reassuring words


Then she flew away into the night
The songbird leaves, but her memory and impact remain with the singer




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@yeahright6128

I love this

@MissTxpid

I keep putting this on replay

@viv2992

Goosebumps at 1:50 ouufff

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Coincido

@beebread2079

Their best song imo even though it’s a cover

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28/7/2022

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