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!"
You Are Mine
Wallis Bird Lyrics
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And the stars came out for miles
Sweet and soft and heavy as lead
You roped your arms around me
And ya smiled
Well all the strength in the world
Couldn't hold my tears that night
And you just lay there
You didn't even realise
Well my love, I love you
Goodbye, so long, farewell
For a while goodbye
And when you come back
Will you look for me?
I'm serious
For I love you
And you are mine
Well I've never felt like this
I'm confused and out of style
Well I fall out with friends
But they stay true
They misguidedly tell me
All I do is you
But you've never let me know
Should you ever love me less
Oh I hold onto you and you won't go anywhere
And I'll just constantly tell you, you're the best
Well my love, I love you
Goodbye, so long, farewell
For a while goodbye
And when you come back
Will you look for me?
I'm serious
For I love you
And you, you
My love, I love you
Goodbye, so long, farewell
For a while goodbye
And when you come back
Will you marry me?
I'm serious
For I love you
And you are mine
The lyrics to Wallis Bird's "You Are Mine" tell the tale of a deep and intense love that is tested by distance and doubt. The singer is deeply attached to her partner and is going through a difficult time as they prepare to part ways. The opening lines describe a scene of intimacy that is both sweet and heavy with emotion. The singer is holding onto her partner tightly, but even their embrace cannot hold back the tears that threaten to spill.
The singer is clearly anxious about her partner leaving and worries that their time apart may cause their love to falter. She speaks of her confusion and the fact that she falls out with friends as they stay true to a love that they cannot understand. However, amidst all the doubt and fear, the singer is steadfast in her belief in their love. She tells her partner repeatedly that she loves them and that they are hers. The closing lines reveal a surprising twist as the singer makes a bold proposal of marriage.
The lyrics to "You Are Mine" are a powerful expression of the depths of love and the fear of loss that often accompanies it. They are a testament to the enduring strength of true love and the courage it takes to hold onto it even in the face of separation and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
You wore your clothes in bed
You slept fully clothed, but I couldn't help noticing how beautiful the stars were outside.
And the stars came out for miles
The sky was clear and the stars looked stunning, illuminating the entire place.
Sweet and soft and heavy as lead
The night was calm and peaceful, yet it felt heavy and somber.
You roped your arms around me
You held me tightly, embracing me with all your love and affection.
And ya smiled
Your smile made everything feel right and perfect, even though deep down we both knew it was a fleeting moment.
Well all the strength in the world
No amount of strength or power could hold back the tears that night.
Couldn't hold my tears that night
I cried uncontrollably, knowing that you were leaving me soon.
I held onto you cos you were going away
I clung onto you tightly, knowing that this might be the last time I could hold you in my arms.
And you just lay there
You were resting peacefully, completely oblivious to the pain and longing in my heart.
You didn't even realise
You hadn't realized how much I loved and cherished you, and how much I would miss you when you were gone.
Well my love, I love you
I want you to know how much I love you, even as we say goodbye.
Goodbye, so long, farewell
I wish you well, even as we part ways for a while.
For a while goodbye
We may not see each other for some time, but I'll always hold you in my heart.
And when you come back
If fate brings us back together again in the future, I'll be here waiting.
Will you look for me?
I long for you to find me, to come back to me when the time is right.
I'm serious
These words come from my heart, and I mean them with all my being.
And you are mine
You are the one I long for, the one I love with all my heart, the one who belongs to me.
Well I've never felt like this
These emotions and feelings are new to me, and I'm struggling to make sense of them.
I'm confused and out of style
I'm lost and uncertain, unsure of what to do or say or feel in these moments.
Well I fall out with friends
I often have disagreements or misunderstandings with my friends, but they remain loyal.
But they stay true
My friends are loyal and honest, even when I struggle to express my feelings.
They misguidedly tell me
My friends sometimes give me advice or suggestions that don't align with my true desires or feelings.
All I do is you
Despite my attempts to focus on other things, I can't help but think of you constantly.
But you've never let me know
I'm unsure of your true feelings towards me, and it leaves me feeling uncertain and anxious.
Should you ever love me less
If your love for me ever wanes or fades, it would crush me beyond measure.
Oh I hold onto you and you won't go anywhere
I cling to you because you provide me with love and comfort in times of struggle and uncertainty.
And I'll just constantly tell you, you're the best
I will continue to express my affections for you, even if you don't reciprocate them fully.
And when you come back
If fate brings us back together again in the future, I'll be here waiting.
Will you marry me?
My love for you is so strong that I want to spend the rest of my life with you, in eternal love and happiness.
And you, you
You are the one who holds the key to my happiness, the one who makes my heart skip a beat, the one I want to spend forever with.
My love, I love you
I want you to know how much you mean to me, and how much I cherish you.
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jack coughlan
beautiful song she is brilliant
Kitty Marshall
thankyou so much for uploading! its so hard to find the album track anywhere on youtube.. my fave wallis song! :)
UseTheMage
Love the comment below me ;D Awesome song, Awesome Bird!
chiyo110n7
声は実に切ないですね。 私は３枚のアルバムの内Spoonsのアルバムが好きです♪