Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Birdy

Your Arms

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Meaning of “Your Arms” by Birdy

“Your Arms” is an interesting breakup song, because in the second verse especially the vocalist alludes to the addressee having been a less-than-ideal partner when the two of them were together. However, the thesis sentiment...

Heartbreaker

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“Heartbreaker” by Birdy

Birdy’s “Heartbreaker”, as with the three that precede it on the playlist of “Portraits”, seemingly revolves around the vocalist being in a troubled romantic relationship with the addressee. In this particular case, Birdy presents herself as...

Ruins I

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Meaning of “Ruins I” by Birdy

Birdy’s “Ruins I” is a breakup song, one in which the vocalist is asserting that now she and the addressee “lie in ruins”. Or put more simply, Birdy feels that their relationship has reached the...

Raincatchers

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Meaning of “Raincatchers” by Birdy

It appears that in context, a “raincatcher” would be someone who is able to stave away depression. And by the looks of things, Birdy is referring to the addressee as such because when he was...

Paradise Calling

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“Paradise Calling” by Birdy

All lyrics of “Paradise Calling” considered, it appears that Birdy is singing to a potential or former lover.  Either way, evidently the addressee is someone she wants to hook up or re-connect with. However, it...

Quietly Yours

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“Quietly Yours” by Birdy

This song (“Quietly Yours”) is derived from the soundtrack of a film titled Persuasion. This film is based on a 19th century novel by the same name. By the looks of things, this song’s lyrics were inspired...

Surrender

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“Surrender” by Birdy

“Surrender” finds the narrator (Birdy) apparently addressing a romantic interest, more specifically her ex. He reads like the transient type, if you will, who is unable to truly commit.  And said disposition has seemingly contributed...

Wings by Birdy

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“Wings” by Birdy

Based on her own account Birdy had quite an exceptional childhood, complete with plenty of free-flowing quality time alongside friends and family. And the premise behind this song has her reminiscing on those days and missing said...

Skinny Love by Birdy

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Birdy’s “Skinny Love” Lyrics Meaning

As pointed out in the trivia section, Birdy’s “Skinny Love” was actually written by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. And Mr. Vernon is the type of musician who has a tendency to write lyrics that feature...

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Birdy’s “People Help the People” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of “People Help the People” are heavily-metaphorical. But the idea they point to is apparently this. There is personal suffering everywhere. And the singer seems to attribute this fact to the idea that people...