Birdhouse
Thiago Pethit Lyrics

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Last night I've ended up with a lasting conclusion
There is no love that is worthwhile
I lost things at yours
That I will take back
After the trips you have gone
After the boys that we might have kissed
Your name ends with L
And I wish you could tell

That my thoughts are all wrong
You live in a birdhouse
And I want you to know
That I can leave (live) by the stairs
That I can go anywhere

But please, just say
I want you to stay
Baby, and I'll prove that you're mine?
But please just say
I want you to stay

Baby and I'll prove that you're mine?
Baby you know I am yours

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Thiago Pethit's song "Birdhouse" are melancholic in nature and revolve around the theme of unrequited love. The song appears to be a one-sided conversation where the singer comes to a realization that there is no love that is worthwhile after having lost things at the other person's place. The location being referred to here is a "birdhouse," which can be seen as a metaphor for a place that is not meant to be occupied by humans. The singer expresses his desire to take back these lost things but ultimately concludes that there is no use in doing so. He reflects upon the various trips and boys that the two may have encountered, adding to the tone of regret.

The singer also reveals that the person's name ends with the letter L and wishes that they could tell them that their thoughts are all wrong. This brings about a sense of vulnerability in the singer, as they want to be acknowledged and understood by the other person. Towards the end of the song, the singer requests the other person to stay and that they will prove that they belong to each other. However, it is unclear whether this request is ever acknowledged by the other person, leaving the singer in a state of uncertainty.

Overall, "Birdhouse" is a beautifully written song that portrays the complexities of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The metaphor of a birdhouse adds to the feeling of displacement and the inability of the two characters to be together.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night I've ended up with a lasting conclusion
I have come to a definite realization last night

There is no love that is worthwhile
Love is not worth the pain it causes

I lost things at yours
I left some of my things at your place

That I will take back
I intend to retrieve those things

After the trips you have gone
After all the journeys you have taken

After the boys that we might have kissed
After all the guys we may have been with

Your name ends with L
Your name has the last letter as L

And I wish you could tell
I wish you could communicate with me

That my thoughts are all wrong
I know my thoughts about us are incorrect

You live in a birdhouse
You inhabit a place that is too small or uncomfortable

And I want you to know
I want you to be aware of this