Little Bird
Annie Lennox
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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 Put you one more time
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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart RankingsThough 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.
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Co-writerNot only does Lennox perform the song, but she's also the sole credited songwriter, showing her versatility and talent as a musician.
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Music VideoThe music video features Lennox in multiple personalities, which actually sketches her different looks from her time with Eurythmics and her solo career until then.
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Awards"Little Bird" didn't win any awards, but its album "Diva" won a Billboard Music Award for Top World Album in 1993.
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Live performanceThis song is a specialty at concerts, where Lennox usually invites audience members onstage to dance.
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Song MeaningIt'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.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by several artists and bands, including The Staves on BBC Radio 2 in 2013.
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Television Appearances"Little Bird" was featured in TV shows such as "The Sopranos" and "Absolutely Fabulous", which helped the song reach a larger audience.
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RemixThe 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.
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Acapella VersionAn acapella version of "Little Bird" is also available, showcasing Lennox's strong and soulful voice.
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Use in MediaIt 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.
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LegacyToday, "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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