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- The Birds Lyrics / with translationsThe birds are the keepers of our secret
As they saw us where we lay
In the deepest grass of springtime
In a reckless guilty haze
And they wove a sweet indifference
And it settled on our skin
Till the eyes that I remembered
For the last time drew me in
The birds, though I wore your glacial patience
To a smudge of bitter dust
On the last day you embraced me
With a glistening sapling trust
Did they sing a million blessings
As they watched us slowly part?
Do they keep those final kisses
In their tiny racing hearts?
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
The birds are the keepers of our secret
As they saw us where we lay
In the deepest grass of springtime
In a reckless guilty haze
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
(Did they sing a million blessings)
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
(As they watched us slowly part?)
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
(Do they keep those final kisses)
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
(In their tiny racing hearts?)
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
What are we gonna do with you?
As they saw us where we lay
In the deepest grass of springtime
In a reckless guilty haze
And they wove a sweet indifference
And it settled on our skin
Till the eyes that I remembered
For the last time drew me in
The birds, though I wore your glacial patience
To a smudge of bitter dust
On the last day you embraced me
With a glistening sapling trust
Did they sing a million blessings
As they watched us slowly part?
Do they keep those final kisses
In their tiny racing hearts?
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
The birds are the keepers of our secret
As they saw us where we lay
In the deepest grass of springtime
In a reckless guilty haze
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
(Did they sing a million blessings)
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
(As they watched us slowly part?)
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
(Do they keep those final kisses)
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
(In their tiny racing hearts?)
What are we gonna do with you?
Same tale every time
What are we gonna do with you?
Come on inside, looking back is for the birds
What are we gonna do with you?
Facts about The Birds
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The Birds is written by Richard Barry Jupp, Guy Edward John Garvey, Craig Lee Potter, Peter James Turner, Mark Potter.
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It is first released on March 07, 2011 as part of Elbow's album "Build a Rocket Boys!" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the title of the song 'The Birds' by Elbow portrays a relationship that was dull and the final acceptance of it. The birds, which are mentioned in the song, represent the nature's witnesses of people's feelings and also suggest that there is no choice but to leave and that it is useless to think about the past, thus encouraging the future. The birds lyrics highlight most of the aspects of toning, heartbreak, love, nostalgia, and angst. At the same time, the song points out the essential role played by nostalgia and reflection as well as love and parting. There is no offensive language, mature themes, or portrayal of violence, nudity, or drug use in the lyrics. The content is appropriate for everyone.
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The Birds falls under the genre Alternative.
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The Birds song length is 8 minutes and 03 seconds.
Who wrote The Birds lyrics?
The Birds is written by Richard Barry Jupp, Guy Edward John Garvey, Craig Lee Potter, Peter James Turner, Mark Potter.
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When was The Birds released?
It is first released on March 07, 2011 as part of Elbow's album "Build a Rocket Boys!" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Birds lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the title of the song 'The Birds' by Elbow portrays a relationship that was dull and the final acceptance of it. The birds, which are mentioned in the song, represent the nature's witnesses of people's feelings and also suggest that there is no choice but to leave and that it is useless to think about the past, thus encouraging the future. The birds lyrics highlight most of the aspects of toning, heartbreak, love, nostalgia, and angst. At the same time, the song points out the essential role played by nostalgia and reflection as well as love and parting. There is no offensive language, mature themes, or portrayal of violence, nudity, or drug use in the lyrics. The content is appropriate for everyone.
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Which genre is The Birds?
The Birds falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song The Birds?
The Birds song length is 8 minutes and 03 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Richard Barry Jupp, Guy Edward John Garvey, Craig Lee Potter, Peter James Turner, Mark Potter
Record Label(s): 2011 Polydor Ltd (UK)
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