Bird was apparently two years old when she got her first guitar. From age 11 she has been involved in diverse projects, musically and otherwise, having written soundtracks to and acted in short films and plays. Bird has been gigging on the Irish music circuit since the age of 17, playing a catalogue of gigs from tiny, smokie, dim-lit bars to big bright festivals; all building up her reputation as a confident performer with songs written in many styles ranging from folk to rock to jazz to contemporary.
At the age of 1, Bird had an accident which cut all her fingers from her left hand. From this, she then began to start over with her guitar playing at the age of 4, but this time she learned to do it the way she is noted for now...a right hand guitar played upside down: "Nobody ever showed me how to play the guitar properly! So I just kept going with it and developed my own style. I only have 4 fingers, but I feel like it is my special "mojo" so I'm very proud of it!"
She began to play with various bands and groups before going solo. Through music college in Ballyfermot "rock School" in Dublin, Ireland, she was given the chance to attend a European music workshop in 2005 that was to change her life: "When I got to Hammelburg in Germany, where the European music workshop was, I thought that it was going to be a week of drinking and maybe a little music, I never expected it to turn out the way it did!"
"I was assigned a band and we were thrown in at the deep end to get as many songs together as possible to perform a concert at the end of the week. So it was a total shock for me, I had never worked so hard and so intensely, but it made me open my eyes to the possibility of my music, I had never heard it being played that way, so I just knew that the feeling in my heart was right - I wanted to follow this band. I felt right from the start, so now I'm living together with the band in Germany to be close , and I have no regrets."
So far things have been going upwards, and the feeling is right which is evident in the music Wallis plays to this day, it is more mature, and sure of its direction. Definitely a sign that you should follow your heart, even if it means moving to a different country and leaving Ireland, the country she loves!!!
"I just got up and went, I knew I really like the guys, we instantly had a great connection and they felt strongly about the music, so I knew that I couldn't just let this chance pass, otherwise I would always be wondering ...but now I'm wondering "what next? It's the most exciting time of my life!"
Take Me Home
Wallis Bird Lyrics
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It lies on your breast
And you've got a choke hold
In a life of less interest
Always a girl for love
Born on a tuesday
A cold in your heart
Take my hand
This whole world's gone mad and I'm
Trying to salvage an existence
where we live in love
Jump with me
We'd be smashed to the ground
but in between we'll fly, we'll soar
we'll soar
like the bird I am
Pasted a fake smile
All across their face
You're running out your cold heart
And never getting pace
And can you feel me loving you
I can hear you loving me
This something in your heart
makes you want to scream
Take my hand
This whole world's gone mad and I'm
Trying to salvage an Existence
where we live in love
Oh jump with me
We'd be smashed to the ground
but in between we'll fly, we'll soar
we'll soar
I'm almost there
The lyrics to Wallis Bird's song "Take Me Home" are quite emotional and speak of a desire for love and connection in a seemingly hopeless world. The song starts with the singer finding solace in the embrace of their lover - a place to rest their head and escape the monotony of their everyday life. However, the contrast between their affectionate relationship and the less interesting world around them is evident, with the line "And you've got a chokehold in a life of less interest."
The second verse further explores the singer's sense of isolation, with the line "Always a girl for love, born on a Tuesday" being particularly poignant. The use of this line creates a sense of vulnerability and a reminder that we all have a unique story that shapes who we are. The line "A cold in your heart, a cold in my brain" could refer to depression or other mental health issues that create a barrier between the singer and their lover.
Despite all this, the chorus of the song is a plea to hold onto hope and to hold onto one another. The idea of the world being "mad" could refer to the chaos and uncertainty of life, but the singer still believes in the possibility of "salvaging an existence where we live in love." The line "Jump with me, we'd be smashed to the ground, but in between we'll fly, we'll soar, we'll soar like the bird I am" is particularly powerful, as it speaks to the idea that even in the midst of chaos and danger, there is still the possibility of flight and freedom.
Overall, "Take Me Home" is a song about the human desire for love and connection, even in the face of despair and uncertainty. The lyrics are rich with emotion and offer a powerful message of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a head at rest
I feel calm and relaxed
It lies on your breast
I feel safe and comfortable in your arms
And you've got a choke hold
You have a strong grip on me, controlling my life
In a life of less interest
My life is boring and unfulfilling without you
Always a girl for love
I have always been looking for love
Born on a tuesday
The day I was born doesn't matter, but I am here now
A cold in your heart
You are emotionally disconnected and distant
A cold in my brain
I feel emotionally numb and disconnected as well
Take my hand
I want to be with you, let's do this together
This whole world's gone mad and I'm
The world is crazy and chaotic, but I want to find some peace with you
Trying to salvage an existence
I am trying to save my life from being meaningless
where we live in love
I want to live a life full of love with you
Jump with me
Take a leap of faith with me, let's see where it takes us
We'd be smashed to the ground
We might fail and fall hard, but that's okay
but in between we'll fly, we'll soar
We will rise above our failures and find happiness together
like the bird I am
I am free to fly and be whoever I want to be
Pasted a fake smile
I am pretending to be happy, but I am not
All across their face
I am faking my emotions for others to see
You're running out your cold heart
You are starting to open up emotionally
And never getting pace
But it's happening slowly and not at a fast pace
And can you feel me loving you
I want to know if you feel the same way about me
I can hear you loving me
I sense that you love me too
This something in your heart
There is a strong feeling in your heart
makes you want to scream
It's overwhelming and you want to let it out
I'm almost there
I am getting closer to finding happiness with you
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.