Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
(You were only waiting for this moment to arise)
Blackbird singing in the dead of night (Dead of night, night)
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see (Learn to see all your life)
All your life (All your life)
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
Blackbird fly (Blackbird, blackbird, fly, fly, fly, fly)
Blackbird fly (Blackbird, blackbird, fly, fly, fly, fly)
Into the light
Of a dark, black night
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Blackbird fly (Fly, fly)
Blackbird fly (Fly)
Into the light
Of a dark, black night
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly (Learn to fly, learn to fly)
All your life, you were only waiting
For this moment to arise
You were only waiting
For this moment to arise
You were only waiting
For this moment to arise
Finding Hope in the Darkness
“BLACKBIIRD” by Beyoncé is a soulful reinterpretation of a classic, bringing new meaning through her evocative vocals and heartfelt delivery. The song’s lyrics focus on resilience and hope, painting the image of a blackbird singing in the dead of night, a powerful metaphor for overcoming adversity. The lines about taking broken wings and sunken eyes symbolize the process of healing and learning to move forward despite hardship. Beyoncé’s performance emphasizes the journey from darkness into light, reminding listeners that freedom and self-discovery often arise from the most challenging moments.
Song Credits
Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 2024
Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records