Death Cab For Cutie - Talking Bird

Lyrics:

Oh, my talking bird
Though you know so few words
They're on infinite repeat
Like your brain can't keep up with your beak

And you're kept in an open cage
So you're free to leave or stay
And sometimes you get confused
Like there is a hint that I'm trying to give you

And the longer you think
The less you know what to do

It's hard to see your way out
When you live in a house in a house
'Cause you don't realize
That the windows were open the whole time

But oh, my talking bird
Though your feathers are tattered and furled
I'll love you all your days
'Til the breath leaves your delicate frame

It's all here for you
As long as you choose to stay
It's all here for you
As long as you don't fly away

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[kelpiscool23]

for the longest time i only had the demo version and i didn't even know this one existed. now i honestly have no idea which i like better.

[ILikeWafflz]

I like the demo version.

[Harrison Burnard]

I think this is honestly the most amazing song. I didn't like it for so long, but you actually have to really listen to it and absorb it to enjoy it. Amazing

[dan35213]

i like waffles

[Sarah Reina]

I've owned birds my entire life up until recently, when we had to give all 3 of ours away. This song assaulted me with feels.

[teeawgo]

RIP my pet cockatiel Spikey who passed away today...

[Peter Wallace]

Absolutely my favorite song of Death Cab for Cutie

[Roni Jane]

I like the demo version better as well, it's more raw. Both are lovely in there own respects.

[DinosaurDrugs]

People who think the demo is better got to be insane

[trollcity0]

I hate this version. I love the demo version, more laid back.

[Cire Brown]

One of my most played DC4C songs ever. Will never get old bc its ahead of its time.

[Vicky Min]

i found this song because i needed a song for a dance project on birds but i fell in love with it <3 it's amazing