Black Bird
Varios Lyrics

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Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life

You were only waiting for this moment to be arise

Blackbird fly
Blackbird fly

Into the light of the dark black night
Into the light of the dark black night

Blackbird fly
Blackbird fly

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
You were only waiting for [Incomprehensible]
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
You were only waiting for [Incomprehensible]

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
You were only waiting for [Incomprehensible]

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
You were only waiting for [Incomprehensible]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Black Bird" by The Beatles' Paul McCartney, are thought to be an inspiration in the struggle for racial equality in the Civil Rights era. The song appears to be a message of hope and encouragement to people who might feel like they are powerless and trapped in a difficult situation. The singer uses imagery of a blackbird singing in the dead of night, suggesting that it's possible to find light in the darkness. The blackbird is asked to "take these broken wings and learn to fly" and to "take these sunken eyes and learn to see." This could be interpreted as a call to arms for people who might feel like they've been beaten down, telling them to rise up against their oppressors and fight for what they believe in.

The repeated line "All your life/You were only waiting for this moment to arise" is a message of hope and optimism, reinforcing the idea that it's never too late to seize an opportunity or to make a change. It suggests that people should remain steadfast and patient, waiting for the perfect opportunity to come their way. This is a song about perseverance, hope, and the human spirit, inspiring people to overcome whatever obstacles may come their way.

Line by Line Meaning

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
The blackbird is a metaphor representing oneself in a moment of darkness or despair.

Take these broken wings and learn to fly
In the face of adversity, one should not let their weaknesses hinder their growth and progress.

All your life
One's entire existence leading up to this specific moment of transformation is relevant and has prepared them for it.

You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The moment of transformation is inevitable, and one has been waiting for it to happen their entire life.

Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
The blackbird encourages the listener to gain a new perspective or insight in order to move forward and thrive.

Blackbird fly
The blackbird urges the listener to take flight and embrace change without fear.

Into the light of the dark black night
The journey towards transformation may be difficult or uncertain, but one must persevere and trust that there is light in the darkness.

You were only waiting for [Incomprehensible]
The repeated line emphasizes that the listener was always meant to go through this transformative experience.

Writer(s): JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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