The Bird

About The Bird

"The Bird" is a song from The Time's third album, Ice Cream Castle. The song was initially recorded in the studio in 1983 with all instruments by Prince, except guitar, which was performed by Jesse Johnson. This version was replaced by a live recording with the full band at the First Avenue on October 4, 1983. This is the first Time song to be released both live and featuring The Time as a band, rather than primarily Prince with Morris Day on vocals. The title of the upbeat number refers to a dance in which the arms are flapped, mimicking a bird's wings. Morris Day also squawks throughout the song. The song suggests that by "doing the bird", one can overcome their troubles. "The Bird" is a funk-rock offering, using both a drum machine and live drumming by Jellybean Johnson. Guitar takes the background for a funk effect, while keyboards play a dominant role in the song. After the main lyrics, there is an extended instrumental section to allow the band to dance. A "Dance Remix" of the song was released as a 12" single. The B-side to the single was the rocker, "My Drawers". more »

Year:

2000

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Hold on, hold on, why y'all beatin' on shit, what's that mean? 
Hold up, do y'all want to learn a new dance? 
Are you qualified to learn one? 

Uh huh, that's what I thought, who can dance out there? 
OK, we gonna try a new dance 
And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't want to see you no more 
Jellybean, are we ready? (Yep, 1 to 3 for) 
why'all better do this one 

What time is it? 
Alright, why'all got 10 seconds to get to the dance floor 
And

Wawk! 

America, have you heard? 
I got a brand new dance and it's called "The Bird" 
you don't need no finesse or no personality 
you just need to arms and an attitude and everybody sing with me 
Come on now! 

Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa!
Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 

Brothers, don't be cool 
Women like it sometimes when you act a fool 
Sisters, don't be shy 
Let your body get loose, you ain't to fat to fly 
Come on now! 

Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 
why'all sing it with me, goes like this 
Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 

Yes! 
Hold on now, this dance ain't for everybody, just the sexy people 
White folks, you're much to tight 
you gotta shake your head like the black folks 
you might get some tonight 
Look out! 

America, have you heard? 
I got a sexy new dance called "The Bird" 
you don't need no finesse or no personality 
you just need to arms and an attitude and everybody sing with me 
Come on now! 

Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 
Well, come on! 
Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 
Everybody 
Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 
Come on, say 
Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 

Alright, when the horns blow, I want everybody on the floor 
you know this groove is sexy, you ain't got no excuse no more 
Jerome, I want to show 'em where we live 
Siamese twins joined at the suit, fellas, give me something to fly with 
Wawk! 

The Wright brothers can't f*ck with that 
Jerome, bring me my hat 
Did I mess my hair up? 

Fellas, y'all play something 
I'ma go over here and talk to this girl 
I pledge allegiance to The Time 
Can y'all sing that? Sing it! 
I said I pledge allegiance to The Time 
Ha, ha, ha, ha! Hallelujah! Whoa! 
Wawk! Hallelujah! Whoa! 
Fellas? (Yeah!) 

What's the word? (Wawk!) 
When you want to get some, what do you do? (Do "The Bird!") 
Fellas? (Yeah!) 
What's the word? (Wawk!) 
When you want to get some, what do you do? (Do "The Bird!") 
America? (Yeah!) 
What's the word? (Wawk!) 
When you want to get some, what do you do? (Do "The Bird") 
Take it home! 

Wawk! 
Wawk! 
Chili Sauce 
It's the last call for alcohol 
If you ain't got what you want, you got to get the hell out of here! 
Thank you

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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