The Bird and the Worm Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MMStarshine 

Cover art for The Bird and the Worm lyrics by Owl City

While it's clearly a song about being in love, I think it's actually a little sadder than the song sounds. I'm taking it as, being crazy in love with someone who you KNOW is not good for you, and will hurt you, but you can't help but love them. (Birds eat worms).

If you listen, I mean, he's talking about being torn apart (if my segments get separated), and thrown away (I'm hooked so toss me over). And the whole "with friends like these". Clearly this is a girl that is NOT good for him, but he's going for it anyway and just enjoying it while he can? Or maybe a bit of wishful thinking that it will all work out (repeating "we where meant to be" at the end)

I really love your take on the song and It really helps me get at more of the meaning (: thanks <3

That makes sense, i always thot it was about love so i wondered why would choose a bird and a worm bc they wouldnt be a very goodmatch lol