Soar with Songs About Birds: A Playlist That Takes Flight

(Ooooooo) The grass is greener here than the other side But why bother? Feel like I need another place to hide I know you’re out there smiling Getting wild and I see you when I close my eyes We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaa aaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo Friends say I’m pretty fun in this sun dress But I’m pretty sure it’s not the pollen making me cry All the laughing makes me distressed Can’t stand the smiling people walk by (mmm mmm) We met that August day Was lost in your smile (mmmm) Who knew it all would fall away Just more decay in your flower pile Aaaaaaaaa We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaaaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo There isn’t a cloud overhead Just blue skies and sun And I wish I could have fled But I’ve no energy to run (mmm mmmm) summer’s a bummer Just want to slumber Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around Oooooooo ooooooooo Ooooooooooooooo When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around (No more joy in this town)

(Ooooooo) The grass is greener here than the other side But why bother? Feel like I need another place to hide I know you’re out there smiling Getting wild and I see you when I close my eyes We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaa aaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo Friends say I’m pretty fun in this sun dress But I’m pretty sure it’s not the pollen making me cry All the laughing makes me distressed Can’t stand the smiling people walk by (mmm mmm) We met that August day Was lost in your smile (mmmm) Who knew it all would fall away Just more decay in your flower pile Aaaaaaaaa We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaaaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo There isn’t a cloud overhead Just blue skies and sun And I wish I could have fled But I’ve no energy to run (mmm mmmm) summer’s a bummer Just want to slumber Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around Oooooooo ooooooooo Ooooooooooooooo When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around (No more joy in this town)

(Ooooooo) The grass is greener here than the other side But why bother? Feel like I need another place to hide I know you’re out there smiling Getting wild and I see you when I close my eyes We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaa aaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo Friends say I’m pretty fun in this sun dress But I’m pretty sure it’s not the pollen making me cry All the laughing makes me distressed Can’t stand the smiling people walk by (mmm mmm) We met that August day Was lost in your smile (mmmm) Who knew it all would fall away Just more decay in your flower pile Aaaaaaaaa We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaaaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo There isn’t a cloud overhead Just blue skies and sun And I wish I could have fled But I’ve no energy to run (mmm mmmm) summer’s a bummer Just want to slumber Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around Oooooooo ooooooooo Ooooooooooooooo When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around (No more joy in this town)

(Ooooooo) The grass is greener here than the other side But why bother? Feel like I need another place to hide I know you’re out there smiling Getting wild and I see you when I close my eyes We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaa aaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) Friends say I’m pretty fun in this sun dress But I’m pretty sure it’s not the pollen making me cry All the laughing makes me distressed Can’t stand the smiling people walk by (mmm mmm) We met that August day Was lost in your smile (mmmm) Who knew it all would fall away Just more decay in your flower pile Aaaaaaaaa We met last summer You left in spring And it’s a bummer You took every thing (Aaaaaaa) When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) There isn’t a cloud overhead Just blue skies and sun And I wish I could have fled But I’ve no energy to run (mmm mmmm) summer’s a bummer Just want to slumber Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around Oooooooo ooooooooo Ooooooooooooooo When the birds are chirping I just lie here (just lie here) And my chest is hurting Just want to disappear (disappear) summer’s a bummer (ooooo) Just want to slumber (ooooo) Oooooo oooooooo Just want the rain and the clouds To wash away all the joy that’s around (No more joy in this town)

[Verse] Four years old, blonde hair in the wind, Little Henry's smile shines from within. On a road trip in a cozy RV, From the mountains down to the sea. [Verse 2] His parents laugh, they know his joy, He's just a carefree, wandering boy. Each new town brings a sense of glee, Always a new playground waiting to see. [Chorus] Henry's wild ride, on the open road, Living in the moment, watch him as he grows. Mountains high and oceans wide, Together, they chase the changing tide. [Verse 3] Morning might start with birds in flight, By evening they're by the ocean's light. Henry's eyes wide, taking in the view, Every day, a brand new hue. [Verse 4] Small towns greet them, folks so kind, Stories shared and memories you'll find. Henry's laughter echoes through the day, In every single place they stay. [Chorus] Henry's wild ride, on the open road, Living in the moment, watch him as he grows. Mountains high and oceans wide, Together, they chase the changing tide.

"I want to go to the Bahamas because..." ah-uh-uh-uh-uh... [writing] "It's bloody hot there. That's why. What a stupid fucking question. And besides," ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-huurh, "there's lots of birds knocking about on the beach," ahhh, "wearing skimpy bikinis with their knockers... hanging out... for everyone to get a really really really really good look at." Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-hey... not bad! A bit long. I'll just take out "and". "It's". "The". "On", "to", "fucking"? Better be on the safe side. "Is", "with", "their", "really really really really" and "at". So. Now it reads: "I want to go to the Bahamas because... hot girls skimpy knockers look at everyone." I think I'll send that in. Offer closes 17th July! 1986! [starts filling in the coupon; realises] Oh, fuck it!

[Verse] Well, Ben went down to the seaside, With his boots and old straw hat, He thought he'd take a peaceful stroll, But life had other plans for that. [Verse 2] Had some chili for his breakfast, With a side of apple pie, As he reached that sandy shoreline, A gurgle hit him, oh my! [Chorus] Ben on the beach sh*tting his pants, Running like a madman in a crazed dance, But then he saw a whale jumping high, And in that crazy chaos, love took flight. [Verse 3] His face went red as a sunset, And the birds flew out of sight, But that whale's eyes caught Ben's heart, In the midst of his plight. [Verse 4] He stammered and he stuttered, As he reached for his old jeans, But all he could think about, Was that whale’s majestic scene. [Chorus] Ben on the beach sh*tting his pants, Running like a madman in a crazed dance, But then he saw a whale jumping high, And in that crazy chaos, love took flight.

[Verse] She wakes up with the sunrise, hair a tousled mess, In a small-town morning light, she's a damsel no less. Coffee brewing in the kitchen, birds are singing sweet, Barefoot on the old oak floor, she dances to the beat. [Verse 2] I'm dreamin’ of those storybooks we used to read at night, Where love would always conquer and the wrong would turn to right. I wanna be her prince today, in my worn-out flannel shirt, To show her in this simple world, true magic still can work. [Chorus] I wanna make her feel like a Disney princess, With stars in her eyes and dreams that don’t end. A castle made of love, a fairy tale that's endless, Just holdin' her close, my very best friend. [Verse 3] We'll take a stroll down Main Street, hand in hand so tight, Finding little bits of wonder, in the calm and quiet light. Gonna write our own adventure, on these Tennessee hills, Where every sunset promises, to give our hearts the thrills. [Verse 4] And every single daisy in the field she passes by, I'll pick a little bouquet, just to see her smile so wide. We’ll waltz under the moonlight, with fireflies aglow, In our kingdom of the simple life, where our love can only grow. [Chorus] I wanna make her feel like a Disney princess, With stars in her eyes and dreams that don’t end. A castle made of love, a fairy tale that's endless, Just holdin' her close, my very best friend.

[Verse] Talking 'bout the changes That don't rearrange us Promises in speeches But the truth never reaches [Verse 2] You've got the shine But where's the grind Say you lead the way But we can't find the day [Chorus] Smooth talk no action Just a camera distraction We need more than words To fly like the birds [Verse 3] Every new plan Just smoke in a can We need the hustle Not more political muscle [Bridge] We're calling for the real No more shady deals Step up or step out That's what it's about [Verse 4] Promises of change Now it feels so strange Left us in the haze Just days and days

*(Verse 1)* Another year, another farce, With dreams dumped in the trash, We've got a gaffer who's hopeless, Couldn't manage a pub with cash. Tactics duller than dishwater, football's a bloody bore, He couldn’t find his arse with both hands, He’s a clueless dinosaur. *(Pre-Chorus)* The Lionesses roar, they play with fire and might, But our lads are like toddlers, can’t even win a fight. *(Chorus)* Oh, the Three Lions fucked it up again, Just like they always do. Since '66, it’s been a joke, my friend, We’re always feeling blue. Oh, the Three Lions fucked it up again, Eleven wankers on the pitch. More interested in shagging birds, Than playing for the kits. *(Verse 2)* They prance around like morons, All talentless and thick, Arrogant and overpaid, It’s the same old tired shtick. Remember Bobby Moore, and those legends from '66, They played with guts and glory, Not these modern-day pricks. *(Pre-Chorus)* The Lionesses show the pride, they make us all believe, But our boys just embarrass us, every time they leave. *(Chorus)* Oh, the Three Lions fucked it up again, Just like they always do. Since '66, it’s been a laughable end, We’re always feeling blue. Oh, the Three Lions fucked it up again, Eleven wankers on the pitch. More interested in shagging birds, Than playing for the kits. *(Bridge)* We watch with hope each summer, But it’s always the same flop, They promise us the glory, Then bellyflop and drop. Incompetence in motion, A manager with no clue, We’re dreaming of a victory, But it's something they can't do. *(Chorus)* Oh, the Three Lions fucked it up again, Just like they always do. Since '66, it’s been a joke, my friend, We’re always feeling blue. Oh, the Three Lions fucked it up again, Eleven wankers on the pitch. More interested in shagging birds, Than playing for the kits. *(Outro)* The Three Lions fucked it up again, When will we see the day? That they play with pride and glory, And stop this silly play. The Three Lions fucked it up again, It’s the same old bloody song, Here’s to hoping for tomorrow, When they might prove us wrong.