Blackbird
Zum 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 free.

Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

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




You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of Zum's song Blackbird is a poetic and evocative metaphor for overcoming challenges and rising above adversity. The blackbird, typically seen as a symbol of freedom and independence, is portrayed as singing in the dead of night, or in times of darkness and despair. The blackbird then instructs the listener to take their own broken wings, or imperfections and struggles, and learn to fly, or to transcend those obstacles and reach new heights.


Line by Line Meaning

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
A metaphorical bird, representing the singer or the listener, is singing a song of hope in the midst of darkness.


Take these broken wings and learn to fly
Despite being broken and hurt, the singer encourages the listener to find strength and resilience to move forward and soar.


All your life
Throughout the listener's entire existence, they have been waiting for a pivotal moment to arrive.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
The listener has been anticipating this transformative moment for their entire life, and it is finally happening now.


Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
The singer urges the listener to let go of despair and negativity, and to develop a new perspective on life and the world.


You were only waiting for this moment to be free.
The pivotal moment that the listener has been waiting for is their liberation from negativity, pain, and suffering.


Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
The singer continues to encourage the listener to break free and soar towards a better life.


Into the light of the dark black night.
The listener is urged to overcome darkness, uncertainty, and fear, and find a ray of hope in the midst of adversity.


You were only waiting for this moment to arise
The listener is reminded that this transformative moment is the culmination of all their past struggles and pain, and that it is time to embrace a new beginning.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@fernandaribeirorosa7090

As I dive in without my wings
The speed of light I'm flying to my end
As I fall without my wings
how the last song the black bird will sing
I'm free at last ,free from you ,
free from the past
freedom at last
what is life, other than a cage to me
I'm free at last, free from you
free from the past'
freedom at last
what is life, other than a cage to me
blackbird,
oh, blackbird
blackbird
oh, blackbird

now i rise as the phoenix escapes from me
through the fire, through the flames
leaving ashes underneath

I'm free at last,free from you
free from the past'
freedom at last
what is life, other than a cage to me x2

black bird
oh blackbird
blackbird
sing one last song for me
yeah blackbird
oh black bird
sing one last song for me



@joannrobolt

Ahhh
As I dive in without my wings the speed of light I'm flying to my end
As I fall without my wings
How the last song the black bird will sing
I'm free at last ,free from you
Free from the past
Freedom at last
What is life, other than a cage to me
I'm free at last, free from you
Free from the past'
Freedom at last
What is life, other than a cage to me
Blackbird
Oh, blackbird
Blackbird


Oh, blackbird
Now i rise as the phoenix escapes from me
Through the fire, through the flames
Leaving ashes underneath
I'm free at last,free from you
Free from the past'
Freedom at last
What is life, other than a cage to me x2
Black bird
Oh blackbird
Blackbird
Sing one last song for me
Yeah blackbird
Oh black bird
Sing one last song for me
(beat)



All comments from YouTube:

@shanira_will8217

I could watch the movie a million times and still love it

@gracepinkney8444

The S&A Squad same hate that Netflix took it off🙄 my all time favorite movie

@tumininu3728

Same here too,where can i download the movie again

@adjaratoufall

One of the few that i can watch and watch again and still want it. But the first one.

@fernandaribeirorosa7090

As I dive in without my wings
The speed of light I'm flying to my end
As I fall without my wings
how the last song the black bird will sing
I'm free at last ,free from you ,
free from the past
freedom at last
what is life, other than a cage to me
I'm free at last, free from you
free from the past'
freedom at last
what is life, other than a cage to me
blackbird,
oh, blackbird
blackbird
oh, blackbird

now i rise as the phoenix escapes from me
through the fire, through the flames
leaving ashes underneath

I'm free at last,free from you
free from the past'
freedom at last
what is life, other than a cage to me x2

black bird
oh blackbird
blackbird
sing one last song for me
yeah blackbird
oh black bird
sing one last song for me

@kensleylewis5341

Humming the last song

@ElianaGaristo

+Fernanda Ribeiro Rosa , thanks for sharing the lyrics. Are you Brazilian?

@fernandaribeirorosa7090

+Eliana Garisto ....yes...i am brazilian

@ElianaGaristo

+Fernanda Ribeiro Rosa me too, Are you in FB? tks,

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@buchidureke7538

Anyone still listening in 2021???....This movie remains my all time fav movie!

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