This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
If we take this bird in
With its broken leg
We could nurse it
She said
Come inside for a little lie down with me
And if you fall asleep
It wouldn't be the worst thing
But when I wake up
Your make-up is on my shoulder
And tell me, if I lie down
Would you stay now and let me hold you? Oh
But if I kiss you
Will your mouth read this truth?
Darling, how I miss you
Strawberries taste how lips do
And it's not complete yet
Mustn't get our feet wet
'Cause that leads to regret
Diving in too soon
And I'll owe it all to you, oh
My little bird
My little bird
If we take a walk out
In the morning dew
We could lay down
So I'm next to you
And come inside for a little home-made tea
If you fall asleep
Then at least you're next to me
And if I wake up
You see, it's late, love
Go back to sleep
I'm covered by nature
And I'm safe now
Underneath this oak tree
With you beside me
But if I kiss you
Will your mouth read this truth?
Darling, how I miss you
Strawberries taste how lips do
And it's not complete yet
Mustn't get our feet wet
'Cause that leads to regret
Diving in too soon
And I'll owe it all to you, oh
My little bird
My little bird
My little bird
My little bird
And of all these things
I'm sure of
I'm not quite certain
Of your love
And you made me scream
But then I made you cry
When I left that little bird
With its broken leg to die
But if I kiss you
Will your mouth read this truth?
Darling, how I miss you
Strawberries taste how lips do
And it's not complete yet
Mustn't get our feet wet
'Cause that leads to regret
Diving in too soon
But I'll owe it all to you, oh
My little bird
My little bird, woah-oh-oh, oh-oh
My little bird
My little bird
You're my little bird
With its broken leg
We could nurse it
She said
Come inside for a little lie down with me
And if you fall asleep
It wouldn't be the worst thing
But when I wake up
Your make-up is on my shoulder
And tell me, if I lie down
Would you stay now and let me hold you? Oh
But if I kiss you
Will your mouth read this truth?
Darling, how I miss you
Strawberries taste how lips do
And it's not complete yet
Mustn't get our feet wet
'Cause that leads to regret
Diving in too soon
And I'll owe it all to you, oh
My little bird
My little bird
If we take a walk out
In the morning dew
We could lay down
So I'm next to you
And come inside for a little home-made tea
If you fall asleep
Then at least you're next to me
And if I wake up
You see, it's late, love
Go back to sleep
I'm covered by nature
And I'm safe now
Underneath this oak tree
With you beside me
But if I kiss you
Will your mouth read this truth?
Darling, how I miss you
Strawberries taste how lips do
And it's not complete yet
Mustn't get our feet wet
'Cause that leads to regret
Diving in too soon
And I'll owe it all to you, oh
My little bird
My little bird
My little bird
My little bird
And of all these things
I'm sure of
I'm not quite certain
Of your love
And you made me scream
But then I made you cry
When I left that little bird
With its broken leg to die
But if I kiss you
Will your mouth read this truth?
Darling, how I miss you
Strawberries taste how lips do
And it's not complete yet
Mustn't get our feet wet
'Cause that leads to regret
Diving in too soon
But I'll owe it all to you, oh
My little bird
My little bird, woah-oh-oh, oh-oh
My little bird
My little bird
You're my little bird
Lyrics submitted by emilypowers
Little Bird Lyrics as written by Ed Sheeran
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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