Tagged: Atlantic Records

Battlefield

Meaning of “Battlefield” by Birdy

The “battlefield” Birdy is singing about appears to be what we commonly refer to as the field of romance.  She compares the romantic arena as being akin to “a raging war”. And presumably, what she’s...

Ruins II

Meaning of “Ruins II” by Birdy

Premise-wise, what we are apparently met with on “Ruins II” is a troubled relationship between the vocalist and addressee, to the point that Birdy would understand if the other party decided to go his...

Birdy

Meaning of “Portraits” by Birdy

It appears that this song is called “portraits” because Birdy and the apple of her eye, the addressee, aren’t in an actual relationship. In other words, said “portraits” are metaphors for the various romantic scenes...

Your Arms

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...

Paradise Calling

“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...

Cold as Ice

Meaning of “Cold as Ice” by Foreigner

To say that someone is “cold as ice”, as the vocalist is accusing the addressee of, is another way of saying that they lack the type of natural sympathy people tend to have when dealing with one another. Or...