Little Bird

Annie Lennox

About Little Bird

"Little Bird" is a song composed and recorded by the Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox. Taken from her debut solo album, Diva (1992), it was released in 1993 as a double A-side with "Love Song for a Vampire" (which appeared on the soundtrack for the Francis Ford Coppola film Bram Stoker's Dracula) in Ireland, the United Kingdom and various other European countries. In other territories, "Little Bird" was released alone. Lennox performed "Little Bird" during the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London on 12 Aug 2012. A live version was played in the end credits to The Sopranos episode "Eloise". The song was also featured in the film Striptease. The video for "Little Bird" does not appear on the video album for Diva but is heard instrumentally over the end credits. 


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2009
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I look up to the little bird
That glides across the sky
He sings the clearest melody
It makes me want to cry
It makes me want to sit right down
And cry, cry, cry, yeah

I walk along the city streets
So dark with rage and fear
And I, I wish that I could be that bird
And fly away from here
I wish I had the wings to fly away from here, yeah

But mamma, I feel so low
Mamma, where do I go? 
Mamma, what do I know? 
Mamma, we reap what we sow
They always said that you knew best
But this little bird's fallen out of that nest now
I've got a feeling that it might have been blessed
So I've just got to put these wings to test

For I am just a troubled soul
Who's weighted
Weighted to the ground
Give me the strength to carry on
Till I can lay my burden down
Give me the strength to lay this burden down, down, down, yeah
Give me the strength to lay it down
Lay it down, lay it down 

But mamma, I feel so low
Mamma, where do I go? 
Mamma, what do I know? 
Mamma, we reap what we sow
They always said that you knew best
But this little bird's fallen out of that nest now
I've got a feeling that it might have been blessed
So I've just got to put these wings to test

I feel so low
Mamma, where do I go? 
Mamma, what do I know? 
Mamma, we reap what we sow
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Annie Lennox

Ann "Annie" Lennox, OBE (born 25 December 1954) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving minor success in the late 1970s as part of the New Wave band The Tourists, she and fellow musician David A. Stewart went on to achieve major international success in the 1980s as Eurythmics. Lennox is the most recognized female artist at the Brit Awards, winning a total of eight awards. She has also been named the "Brits Champion of Champions". more »

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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX

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13 facts about this song

Song Credit
"Little Bird" is a song performed by Annie Lennox. The track comes from her solo debut studio album "Diva" released in 1992.
Chart Rankings
Though it wasn't the highest charting from the album, it still achieved noteworthy success. It peaked in the UK Singles Chart at number 3, and it reached number 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Co-writer
Not only does Lennox perform the song, but she's also the sole credited songwriter, showing her versatility and talent as a musician.
Music Video
The music video features Lennox in multiple personalities, which actually sketches her different looks from her time with Eurythmics and her solo career until then.
Awards
"Little Bird" didn't win any awards, but its album "Diva" won a Billboard Music Award for Top World Album in 1993.
Live performance
This song is a specialty at concerts, where Lennox usually invites audience members onstage to dance.
Song Meaning
It's believed by many fans and critics that “Little Bird” is a reflection or introspective thought of Lennox’s own life and career, the ups and downs, the freedom and confinement of fame.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by several artists and bands, including The Staves on BBC Radio 2 in 2013.
Television Appearances
"Little Bird" was featured in TV shows such as "The Sopranos" and "Absolutely Fabulous", which helped the song reach a larger audience.
Remix
The song was remixed by numerous DJs and producers. The most popular remix version probably is by House of Gypsies, which gives the synthesizer-driven pop song a more club/dance feel.
Acapella Version
An acapella version of "Little Bird" is also available, showcasing Lennox's strong and soulful voice.
Use in Media
It has been used in media, most prominently in the commercials for retailer Gap. This commercial usage has sometimes led to an uptick in popularity for the song.
Legacy
Today, "Little Bird" is regularly cited as one of Lennox's most iconic and popular songs, and it continues to enjoy airplay on adult contemporary and classic pop radio stations.

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