the lines about birds on his mother's roof signify his mother's death. black birds- if crows, ravens, or rooks- often signify death. and by him saying that there are "no stones to chase them away" mean that her death is inevitable. and also, it is inevitable that those birds of death will sit on his own roof some day.
this song (and all of Sting's songs, that is) is insanely well written. and the lyrics are smart and have meaning. gorgeous.
the lines about birds on his mother's roof signify his mother's death. black birds- if crows, ravens, or rooks- often signify death. and by him saying that there are "no stones to chase them away" mean that her death is inevitable. and also, it is inevitable that those birds of death will sit on his own roof some day.
this song (and all of Sting's songs, that is) is insanely well written. and the lyrics are smart and have meaning. gorgeous.