Pretty Bird | Crooked Still Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Pretty Bird
Crooked Still Lyrics


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Fly, fly away
Fly away little pretty bird
And pretty you'll always stay

I see in your eyes a promise
Your own tender love you'll bring
But fly away little pretty bird

Cold runneth the spring

Love's own tender flames warm this meeting
And love's tender song you sing
But fly away little pretty bird
And pretty you'll always sing

I cannot make you no promise
Love is such a delicate thing
Fly away little pretty bird
For he'd only clip your wings

Fly away little pretty bird
Fly, fly away
Fly away little pretty bird
And pretty you'll always stay

Fly far beyond the dark mountains
To where you'll be free evermore

Fly away little pretty bird
Where the cold winter winds don't blow


Overall Meaning

The song "Pretty Bird" performed by Crooked Still, is a beautiful and poetic song about a little bird who is free to fly away and live without limitations. The lyrics describe a promise in the bird's eyes, indicating that it has its own purpose and a tender love that it will bring. However, the singer suggests that it should fly away, as the world can be a difficult and cold place to live. The bird's love may warm the singer's heart, but they know that love can be quite fragile and fleeting.


Line by Line Meaning

Fly away little pretty bird
The singer tells the bird to fly away and escape from the troubles of the world.


Fly, fly away
The singer urges the bird to fly far and fast, to not look back.


Fly away little pretty bird
The singer repeats the message for emphasis, hoping the bird hears it.


And pretty you'll always stay
The singer reassures the bird that it will always be pretty, no matter what happens.


I see in your eyes a promise
The singer notices something special in the bird's eyes, perhaps a sign of hope or courage.


Your own tender love you'll bring
The singer believes the bird will bring love wherever it goes.


But fly away little pretty bird
Despite the bird's potential, the singer knows it must go away to avoid danger.


Cold runneth the spring
The singer describes the world as a harsh and unforgiving place.


Love's own tender flames warm this meeting
The singer shares a moment of warmth and affection with the bird.


And love's tender song you sing
The singer hears the bird's sweet melody and is moved by it.


But fly away little pretty bird
The singer reminds the bird that it must leave, despite the love between them.


And pretty you'll always sing
The singer believes the bird will continue to sing beautifully, wherever it goes.


I cannot make you no promise
The singer admits to the bird that they cannot guarantee anything in life.


Love is such a delicate thing
The singer reflects on the fragility of love, and how easily it can be broken.


Fly away little pretty bird
The singer repeats the message, knowing that this is the best course of action.


For he'd only clip your wings
The singer warns that someone else would try to hold the bird back, and prevent it from soaring.


Fly far beyond the dark mountains
The singer encourages the bird to travel far beyond the familiar horizon, to discover new lands and opportunities.


To where you'll be free evermore
The singer promises that the bird will find freedom and happiness in its journey.


Fly away little pretty bird
The singer repeats the message one more time, hoping the bird will understand.


Where the cold winter winds don't blow
The singer imagines a place where the bird can escape from the hardships of winter, and be at peace.


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