Lady Bird
Virgil Warner Lyrics


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I've been where the eagle flies
Rode his wings 'cross autumn skies
Kissed the sun, touched the moon
But he left me much too soon
His lady bird
He left his lady bird

Lady bird come on down
I'm here waiting on the ground
Lady bird I'll treat you good
Aw, lady bird I wish you would
You lady bird
Pretty lady bird

Lightning flashed across the sky
The night he taught me how to fly
The sun came up and then I found
Too soon he let his lady down
His lady bird
I'm his lady bird

Lady bird come on down
I'm here waiting on the ground
Lady bird I'll treat you good
Aw, lady bird I wish you would
You lady bird
Pretty lady bird

Winter lives in my heart
In the times we're apart
Summer sings a song or two
When he says "I love you true"
My lady bird
Yeah, I'm his lady bird

Lady bird come on down
I'm here waiting on the ground
Lady bird I'll treat you good
Aw, lady bird I wish you would
You lady bird
Pretty lady bird (I'm your lady bird)




You're a lady bird (Yes, I'm a lady bird)
You're too much you little bird

Overall Meaning

In Virgil Warner's song Lady Bird, the lyrics depict a tale of a woman (referred to as 'Lady Bird') who has been on an adventure with an eagle, soaring through autumn skies. She recalls how she touched the moon, kissed the sun and how the eagle abandoned her too soon. The song shifts to a plea, with Lady Bird being called to come on down from the sky, and promising to be treated well if she does. The lyrics reveal that Lady Bird was taught to fly by the eagle, however, he let her down quickly, leaving her feeling abandoned. The woman reminisces on how the memories of their time together will stay with her, as she awaits her eagle's return.


The song uses beautiful imagery and symbolism to depict the short-lived, yet powerful connection between Lady Bird and the eagle. The lyrics suggest that the eagle is a representation of freedom, which Lady Bird was able to experience, but also a reminder that freedom can be fleeting. Lady Bird's desire to come back to the ground and be treated well by her partner can be interpreted as a longing for stability and safety, which she lacked while soaring with the eagle.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been where the eagle flies
I have experienced the same heights as an eagle.


Rode his wings 'cross autumn skies
I flew with the eagle across the autumn skies.


Kissed the sun, touched the moon
I reached up towards the sun and the moon.


But he left me much too soon
Unfortunately, my experience with the eagle was short-lived.


His lady bird
I was his beloved lady, like a bird.


Lady bird come on down
Please come down to me, my love.


I'm here waiting on the ground
I'm patiently waiting for you to come back to me.


Lady bird I'll treat you good
I promise to take care of you and treat you well.


Aw, lady bird I wish you would
I wish you would come back to me.


Pretty lady bird
You are a beautiful and delicate lady.


Lightning flashed across the sky
When he taught me to fly, lightning lit up the sky.


The night he taught me how to fly
During the night, he taught me how to soar like a bird.


The sun came up and then I found
During the day, I discovered that he had left me.


Too soon he let his lady down
Unfortunately, he disappointed me by leaving.


I'm his lady bird
I still consider myself his beloved lady.


Winter lives in my heart
I feel sadness and coldness when we are apart.


In the times we're apart
During the times we are not together.


Summer sings a song or two
When we are together, I feel warmth and happiness.


When he says "I love you true"
When he expresses his love sincerely.


My lady bird
I am still his beloved lady.


Yeah, I'm his lady bird
I still belong to him.


You're a lady bird
You are also a delicate and beautiful lady.


Yes, I'm a lady bird
I acknowledge that I am also a lady bird.


You're too much you little bird
You are an amazing and wonderful little bird.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood

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@mcnyregrus

@bsboy773 Say hi to your uncle for me :-) This song and his and Suzi Jane's version of "Summer wine" are truly among the five best songs I've heard my entire life :-) I had Lee Hazlewood sign my copy as well.

@doyouknow2107

Winter lives in my heart
In the times we're apart

Lady bird come on down
I'm here waiting on the ground

Yeah I’m your lady bird
You’re too much you little bird

@mattbushnell7885

This is great! Love it

@bsboy773

That's my uncle =D

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I really like her voice. Did she ever do any solo albums. I cant find anything on google.

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This is a gamer moment.

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Voices sound like Sonny and Cher with dyed hair

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