| Dave Matthews Band – Little Red Bird Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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I believe Dave was referencing the Cardinal. In Native American lore, the Cardinal (little red bird) is a monogamous, lifelong mate. It's believed that if you are single and a Cardinal crosses your path, you will find romance. In the 1st verse, Dave appears to be referencing an old fashioned father telling his daughter to find a husband (mother, wife, homemaker). She replies that she is happy with companionships that don't tie her down or interfere with her career. In verse 2, Dave does 2 things: 1, he ties the Little Red Bird to Native American Lore. 2, he makes the analogy that winning the battle can cost you the war. The NA's won the battle at Little Big Horn. But, they never won another battle as the Calvary showed no mercy from that time on. In verse 3, Dave appears to be reflecting on the state of today's torn families. (Single parents, divorce, same sex marriages). |
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