Big Bird In A Small Cage Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MayWriggle 

Cover art for Big Bird In A Small Cage lyrics by Patrick Watson

I think the song illustrates the point that art comes from being in a poor situation. People often say that poetry and writing and painting is fueled by sadness, and that when they're happy, they have nothing to express. The 'bird needs the small cage in order to create beautiful art.