The Bird
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Little blue bird fly
Back to California
Where the sun shines on ya
Butterflies on your trail behind
Rivers glitter from the mountainside
And that's where you belong
Sing, sing your song
It's time to fly away
The ticking of the clock has a way of fading
It's only miles
But I'm just saying
I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you, girl
And it's okay if we break down from time to time
When a piece of your heart has been left behind
And if I said I didn't love you, then I'd be lying
But that's where you belong
Sing, sing your song
Little blue bird
It's time to fly away
Blue bird fly away
Little blue bird fly
Back to California
Where the sun shines on ya
That's where you belong
That's where you belong, my love
Now fly away, now fly, fly
The song "The Bird" by Time The is a classic dance track, with lyrics that encourage people to get up and move. The opening lines of the song start with the lead singer addressing his audience, asking why they are beating on something and offering to teach them a new dance. He challenges them to get up and try it, but warns that if he doesn't see everyone doing it, he doesn't want to see them anymore.
The chorus of the song focuses on the titular dance, which is said to require no finesse or personality, just two arms and an attitude. The singer encourages everyone to sing along with the "Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa" refrain, which is repeated several times throughout the song.
The second verse of the song is directed towards men and women, using playful language to encourage them to let loose and have fun on the dance floor. The singer even singles out white folks, telling them they need to loosen up and shake their heads like black folks if they want a chance at getting lucky.
Overall, the song is a fun-loving celebration of dance and freedom, with a catchy beat and memorable lyrics that are sure to get people moving.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on, hold on, why y'all beatin' on shit, what's that mean?
Wait a minute, why are you making noise? Is this an attempt to create a beat or a rhythm?
Hold up, do y'all wanna learn a new dance?
Wait a second, would you like to learn a new dance?
Are you qualified to learn one? That's what I thought
Are you experienced enough to learn a new dance? I didn't think so.
Who can dance out there? Okay, we gonna try a new dance
Who among you can dance? Alright, we're going to attempt a new dance.
And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't wanna see you no more
And if I don't see everyone participating in the dance, then I don't want to see you around anymore.
Jellybean, are we ready? y'all better do this one
Is everything set? You better be ready to perform the dance.
What time is it? Alright, y'all got 10 seconds
Do you know what time it is? Okay, you have 10 seconds to get ready to dance.
To get to the dance floor and whawk
Get to the dance floor and perform the new dance.
America, have you heard? I got a brand new dance and it's called "The Bird"
Hey America, have you heard the news? I came up with a new dance called "The Bird".
You don't need no finesse or no personality
You don't need any particular skill or personality to do this dance.
You just need two arms and an attitude
All you need for this dance are two arms and a good attitude.
And everybody sing with me, come on now
And everyone, please sing along with me.
Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa
Perform the dance and express your enthusiasm.
Brothers, don't be cool
Guys, don't be distant or hesitant.
Women like it sometimes when you act a fool
Women can find it appealing when you are silly or foolish.
Sisters, don't be shy
Ladies, don't be hesitant or modest.
Let your body get loose, you ain't too fat to fly
Relax your body, don't be too self-conscious, and you can move freely.
Yes, hold on now, this dance ain't for everybody Just the sexy people
Wait a minute, this dance is not for everyone. It's only for the attractive, desirable people.
White folks, you're much too tight
White people, you are too stiff or formal.
You gotta shake your head like the black folks
You need to shake your head like black people do when they dance.
You might get some tonight, look out
You might be able to score a date or more if you successfully perform the dance.
Alright, when the horns blow
Okay, when you hear the horns play,
I want everybody on the floor
I want everyone to come to the dance floor.
You know this groove is sexy
You understand that this rhythm is sultry or seductive.
You ain't got no excuse no more
You have no reason to not dance now.
Jerome, I wanna show 'em where we live
Jerome, I want to demonstrate where we come from.
Siamese twins joined at the suit
We are like Siamese twins, connected at the hip or suit in this case.
Fellas, give me something to fly with, whawk
Guys, give me something funky to groove to.
Did I mess my hair up?
Did I ruin my hairstyle?
Fellas, y'all play something
Guys, go ahead and play some music.
I'm go over here and talk to this girl
I'm going to step away and have a conversation with this girl.
I pledge allegiance to the time
I'm devoted to the rhythms and beats of music.
Can y'all sing that? Sing it
Can you all sing along with me? Do it!
Fellas? Yeah, What's the word? Whawk
Guys, are you with me? Yes. What's the latest dance move? Whawk!
When you wanna get some, What'd you do? Do "The Bird"
When you want to have sex or hook up with someone, what do you do? You perform "The Bird" dance.
Chili sauce, It's the last call for alcohol
Spicy condiments aside, it's time to stop serving alcoholic drinks.
If you ain't got what you want, You got to get the hell outta here
If you didn't get what you want, you have to leave immediately.
Lyrics © Wiser Time Music, WISER TIME MUSIC, LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Carmen Sclafani
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