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!"
seasons
Wallis Bird Lyrics
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Right now I'd be stranded
Abandoned or whitewashed
Now these feelings, brand new
Our veil has been lifted
Uncovered the new colors
Seasons kept moving from red to blue
No nothing's predictable about you
We dance in the kitchen to music not playing
I listen to your heart when
You lay there sleeping
I'm pressing my ear to the ground
I hear through the heartbeats
That you maybe sticking around
Seasons kept moving from red to blue
Always repeating something new
No nothing's predictable about you
Woo
Seasons kept moving from red to blue
Always repeating something new
No nothing's predictable about you
The lyrics of Wallis Bird's "Seasons" express gratitude and admiration to a person who has become a source of stability and joy in the singer's life. The first verse suggests that the singer's life would be significantly worse without this person, perhaps even hopeless or erased ("whitewashed"). The second verse describes the dynamic between the two, which is characterized by a sense of discovery and surprise ("uncovered the new colors"). The refrain, which repeats throughout the song, underscores the idea that life is constantly changing and unpredictable, but that the presence of the person makes it more delightful to experience.
In essence, the song is about the transformative power of human connections. The person being addressed makes the singer's life richer, more complex, and more meaningful. By describing the many ways in which they complement each other and the world around them (dancing to "music not playing," listening to the other's heartbeat), the singer implies that their bond is deep and authentic. While the song acknowledges the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change, it suggests that the love and connection between two people can make even the most unpredictable aspects of life more tolerable and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl if it wasn't for you
The singer is grateful for the presence of the person she is addressing.
Right now I'd be stranded
Without the support of the person she is addressing, the singer would be directionless and lost.
Abandoned or whitewashed
The singer implies that being without the person she is addressing leaves her feeling neglected and drained.
Now these feelings, brand new
The presence of the person she is addressing has introduced the artist to new emotions and sensations.
Our veil has been lifted
The artist and the person she is addressing have revealed their true selves to one another, without hiding behind a facade.
Uncovered the new colors
By being honest with one another, the singer and the person she is addressing have broadened their perspectives and discovered new aspects of themselves.
Seasons kept moving from red to blue
Like the changing colors of the seasons, relationships can be unpredictable and constantly evolving.
Always repeating something new
Every moment and experience with the person she is addressing brings something different and unexpected.
No nothing's predictable about you
The person she is addressing is not someone whose behavior can be easily guessed or anticipated.
We dance in the kitchen to music not playing
The artist and the person she is addressing find joy in each other's company, finding fun in seemingly ordinary situations.
I listen to your heart when
The singer pays attention to the emotional needs of the person she is addressing.
You lay there sleeping
The person she is addressing is vulnerable and open when asleep, allowing the artist to truly understand and care for them.
I'm pressing my ear to the ground
The singer is intently focused on their connection and listens carefully for any changes or indications of the person's needs.
I hear through the heartbeats
The singer is so attuned to the person's inner workings that she can discern their emotional state through subtle physical cues like their heartbeat.
That you maybe sticking around
The singer is hopeful that the person she is addressing will stay in her life for the long term.
Woo
This is an interjection without much meaning on its own, often used to express excitement or enthusiasm.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WALLIS BIRD
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