Weezer - Bird with a Broken Wing (Audio)

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LYRICS
Long ago
I was flying in the air
Looking at the sea below
I was hunting krill
Diving down
In a flash I’d scoop 'em up
Thrashing in my mandible
It was such a thrill
Me and my friends
We were killers
Now I'm just a bird with a broken wing
But I still have a song to sing
Turning night to day
Warbling clouds away
I'm just a bird with a broken wing
And this beautiful song to sing
Don't feel sad for me
I'm right where I want to be
The stupid cat
Always sneaking up on me
Thinking I would be his meal
Till I slipped up and away
Singing out
The melody came endlessly
High or low, I felt so free
I had something to say
But you’ll never catch my melody
I'm just a bird with a broken wing
And I still have a song to sing
Turning night to day
Warbling clouds away
I'm just a bird with a broken wing
And a beautiful song to sing
Don't feel sad for me
I'm right where I want to be
Nothing matters in the world
And everyone is free
But I’ll belong to you if you believe in me
Nothing matters in the world
And everyone is free
But I’ll belong to you if you believe in me
#Weezer #OKHuman #BirdwithaBrokenWing

[@weezer]

On April 16th, we invite each and every one of you to stare at your screens while we perform OK Human for the first time ever (along with all your favorite Weezer songs). Tickets are on sale now along with exclusive OK Human + show merch at checkout - get all the info: bit.ly/3cjMeEV

[@beanyboomer5391]

Got my ticket. Having a party. Can hardly wait!!!

[@Amy_Penney1234]

Watching this now! FANTASTIC!!! I love it love it love it!!! Thank you for this, guys, so very much! ❤️

[@atotallyrandomperson3889]

weezer

[@Quencher1206]

Ee

[@blondedlens5462]

Wezeer

[@jarl-]

This whole album weezer was like "Hey, the cello is pretty cool".

[@jeraldjoyce2995]

That person do be shreddin the cello

[@coltonjones607]

@@jeraldjoyce2995 and i'm jello, baby

[@MarioFlores-cv1jk]

Holy sweet goddamn! You left your cello in the basement

[@jackkitchen154]

@@jeraldjoyce2995 it’s not actually cello it’s done on a synthesizer

[@kristamartin186]

Whats a chello?😆

[@grunkman5000]

I was so scared this album was gonna be another raditude, but it's literally amazing and I haven't even heard the rest. Most poetic writing on any of their albums, a really good refresher from the ironic joke lyrics. You can really hear Rivers' love for classical music coming through.

[@sg552]

Why would you think it would be like Raditude??? The concept sounded literally opposite

[@thelordofcringe]

Raditude lyrics can work, but it needs that middle-era weezer sound. Now that thats gone, they need to give up on the silly lyrics.

[@lettherebegames8]

@@sg552 I think they meant more the fact that they didn't want it to ba as bad as raditude

[@Sawyers-zw8lo]

@@thelordofcringe The song “Can’t Stop Partying” truly has a lot of meaning.

[@onetwothreefour162]

To be fair you might be thinking of Van Weezer. That's the one I'm worried about lol, though I did like End of the Game

[@Marco-xu1ss]

This album easily belongs on the same level as The Blue Album & Pinkerton. I am stunned by how well-made this album is.

[@joevoigt9219]

Agree.

[@dannydarko7565]

I know right. There albums are so hit and miss. But when it hit,,,, some of the best records, period. Pinkerton is an absolute legend of an album. And for real, this is right there.

[@jacobgregersen377]

Easily their 3rd best

[@kradz5172]

It's a really, really good album. I don't think it's nearly on the level of Blue and Pinkerton though. Those albums are perfect. And just an aside, I feel the Green Album doesn't get nearly enough love.

[@Marco-xu1ss]

@@kradz5172 I think time will tell. This is Weezer's most artistic and honest album literally since Pinkerton. That's why it's so good. Also, I remember very well back in 2001 when the Green album. Everybody was just excited to have a new album after a fairly long hiatus. After a while, it just didn't seem to have that punch that Weezer was known for from their then-only other albums, Blue and Pinkerton. That said, Green is definitely one of their best.

[@arnieslab]

I don’t know why he would write a song like this. We’re all still here listening and if I live another 50 years I’ll still be listening as I’m sure many of you will be too. Relax Rivers. You cemented your place as one of the greats a long time ago.

[@annamcguiness3866]

This is on par with blue and Pinkerton I think. I was not at all expecting the album to be this beautiful.

[@mewgiah8057]

Yep. It's Weezer's Smile/ Pet Sounds. Critics are seriously missing the mark.

[@daphneea.5604]

@@mewgiah8057 What do you mean? I've been seeing positive reviews from critics so far.

[@daphneea.5604]

@Mr VT Well said. Exactly how I see the album.

[@alexplainlater9770]

@@mewgiah8057 this is no Pet Sounds. Just because there was an orchestra involved, doesn't make it Pet Sounds

[@Marco-xu1ss]

@@daphneea.5604 I think there are some reviews that don't give it justice.

[@RicoLen1]

Nothing matters in the world and everyone is free, but I'll belong to you if you believe in me. I'm just a bird with a broken wing but I still have a song to sing, turning night to day, warbling the clouds away. I'm just a bird with a broken wing with this beautiful song to sing. Don't feel sad for me I'm right where I want to be. This song will be played at weddings. The violins, the lyrics, everything about this sounds like a song you would hear at a wedding.

[@indiesongwriter5474]

This song is about RC feeling sad that he might be seen as washed up as a songwriter. It's so beautiful, like a Brian Wilson song. I love this.

[@FF-ch9nr]

0:37 Rivers basically admits to committing multiple first degree murders

[@InvocationOfSebastian]

he has several times before

[@yourstrulylilz.39]

He would totally do that... 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@advogadododiabo6940]

Not only rappers snitch on themselves

[@RicoLen1]

Weezer: Krill murderers!

[@xxp0siZlayr]

@@advogadododiabo6940 knishes

[@elenar9901]

OK Human is going to be one of those albums I listen to on repeat for months if not a whole year, I can feel it. and this is after last year Blue ended up in the top 20 of my most listened to songs in 2020 tho. really glad I found this band, even if it was through memes :)

[@darthvader3465]

I think that when i find some absolute masterpiece albums like Death walks behind you by atomic rooster, demons and wizards by uriah heep, space ritual by hawkwind, argus by wishbone ash, tyranny and mutation by blue oyster cult

[@JoshRojo98]

Fav Weezer song, who knows you The Angel And The One?

[@luigiyang7268]

Most underrated Weezer song

[@brextonolesky-lee8231]

Oh my god that song is sooo good. It’s beautiful.

[@Skywohka]

Thought of that one with this album too!

[@mattmartin9558]

Great song. Also Love December.

[@notab7626]

He was high as a kite, but now he’s a bird with a broken wing.

[@Nightskyninja]

My favorite song on the album, just beautiful.

[@francopalma5970]

The best song on the album

[@al2s1717]

I’ll be back in 10 years showing my children this album.

[@luancervantes6124]

"daddy? why is your username poopyhead?"

[@daphneea.5604]

Yes! It's that good! Also, you might wanna change your username there mate.

[@RicoLen1]

You'll be back before then.

[@mushroomtoilets6550]

keep me posted on how it goes :))

[@ИгорьИльяный]

Bet in 5 to 7 years, here'll appear a comment on 'how's it going?'

[@joelnert]

Every song on this album is my favorite song on this album. Can't wait for my CD to arrive in the mail.

[@alexplainlater9770]

What's a cd?

[@camacaron06]

Am waiting on mine too. I’m excited

[@benjaminhaley3780]

@@alexplainlater9770 someone needs to visit 2000's

[@antoniojl7399]

OK human dropped nearly a month after I had just gotten broken up with right at the beginning of 2021. I was still getting over my ex girlfriend at that time, and when I heard this song I really felt it resonate with me because a bird with a broken wing is exactly what it felt like. But like, the song isn't about dwelling on that injury- I love the lyrics. "I still have a song to sing" is a really positive message it legitimately helped me realize that what I felt was only temporary. I still miss her sometimes, but I'm also just fine with who I am independently. Broken bones heal and it's okay

[@ColetteNicoll]

I've only had 2 partners, my 1st had a thing for Brian when the guys did a Pinkerton instore,my 2nd looked like Jim Morrison (when we were young) but my mum said "You don't ALWAYS have to choose the broken birds!".I guess I just wanted to share that the broken birds are prettiest 🤘

[@adg_87]

Weezer and the Strokes new albums have restored my faith in good Rock.

[@noelmcgovern3987]

I think the world needed an album like this after the whole year we have all had. Beautiful songs. One of Weezer's best albums.

[@col2281]

The whole albums solid yet I keep repeating this track

[@simonmoine]

This is probably the most beautiful song I have had the chance to hear in my whole life ... be proud of your great work

[@digitaldave8971]

It still hits to this day

[@adg_87]

@@digitaldave8971 💯👍🏽

[@kseo88]

Anyone else think this song is fucking incredible?

[@thathater5639]

Hits like a bus

[@kennyrally]

ME

[@TheOldmillstream1978]

I was expecting Weezer doing a cover version of the song of the same name by Owl City (which was released in 2015). I like both!

[@enriquetzec7158]

"And a beautiful song to sing" 🥲

[@0ctoberrr]

i really dont wanna cry to a weezer song

[@lukemoppy]

You're listening to weezer all wrong if you don't wanna cry. They're my go to band for when I really wanna get blubbing

[@thatssofetch3481]

@@lukemoppy ‘Can’t stop partying’ feat Lil Wayne really gets the tear ducts flowing.

[@lukemoppy]

@@thatssofetch3481 I see I've found a fellow sophisticated music lover

[@jonasdickenson7995]

@@thatssofetch3481 the alone version on the right day, just sayin

[@robertp-i4065]

@@thatssofetch3481 was literally about to make that joke 😂😂😂😂

[@flandreis8689]

I can't cry with weezer, wait, I'm already crying

[@daphneea.5604]

That chorus is so beautiful to listen to

[@Nickynick501]

Wow. This sounds really good. New favorite song! Like Weezer from a long time ago! Like a decade ago😂 reminds me of Angel and the one a little. And I fecking love that!

[@yuccatree4298]

Irish?

[@RicoLen1]

Listening to all of this for the first time and this song gives me chills. Very, very few songs can do that to me on the first listen. I haven't even listened to a fourth of the album yet but I gotta think this is going to be my favorite.

[@landonhuber]

You did it Rivers.

[@snowinaz]

This is a really good album and I’m happy you guys experimented rather than conforming to what’s popular. This song is great too! Love you Weezer I’ll be reviewing the album on my channel soon! It’s great to see you doing something so beautiful and artistic

[@unagjac890]

It really is

[@snowinaz]

@@unagjac890 I agree I love it when Weezer experiments with things like this.

[@BiasedSpursFan]

yea, this is a good change. going with popular pop trends made bad albums but this one is beautiful

[@Farsk_]

I listened to Ok Human for the fist time not too long ago and was blown away, this was easily my favorite from the album. This song alone is a masterpiece, I love the lyrics, the sound of all the instruments put together, and the imagery you get from it too. Ok Human has been an album that furthered my liking for Weezer and I'm excited for what's next to come

[@jenniferdennis6465]

Beautiful. 27 years of beauty.

[@victorhernandez5749]

29

[@jenniferdennis6465]

@@victorhernandez5749 Blue came out in 94. That's what I meant.

[@milannasantiago]

Id definitely cry to this song LMAAOAO

[@unagjac890]

If they said this was the last track they'd ever release, this song would make me BAWL

[@dach3405]

What a stellar song! So beautiful and moving. Thank you Weezer!

[@GrahamSlam]

Oh my God that bass line.

[@bigidiot86]

what bass line?

[@bigidiot86]

@@drewh8027 isnt the whole point of this album that its purely analogue? (im pretty sure i sound stupid right now but still)

[@bigidiot86]

No matter how many times i listen to the chorus i dont hear a bass

[@user-jl8km4zi1z]

@@bigidiot86 0:52

[@bigidiot86]

@@user-jl8km4zi1zI STILL FEEL DUMB BECAUSE I HEAR A CELLO, NOT A BASS (*distant deskslamming*)

[@andrecampos9960]

One of my favs of the new album!

[@quandaledingle1179]

Loving it so far 🫀🫀

[@dannydarko7565]

This freaking album. Haven't heard Rivers like this since Pinkerton!!!

[@mewgiah8057]

Sucks to see so many critics panning this album. This is easily Weezer's best project since Pinkerton and stands next to White Album and EWBAITE.

[@denna8]

first time I hear this song: what is this? second time: well, not bad, not bad third time: I'M JUST A BIRD WITH A BROKEN WIIIIING

[@xpndblhero5170]

I am really enjoying this.... So happy Weezer is still Weezer. ☺️❤️ Edit: Is it just me or is anyone else getting a lot of Beatles vibes from this album¿?

[@victorhernandez5749]

Me

[@adsfghkio]

Been a big beatle fan for years it doesn't seem me so but I understand why people think it in this the vocals armonizing is pretty much what the beatles did in most of their songs a thing that the beach boys also did other thing is the instrumental orchestra very 1966-1968 era on the beatles

[@xpndblhero5170]

@Mike Davis - 😂

[@daphctekseht]

i think they did a bunch of recording at Abbey Road Studios, so that might explain some of it?

[@UdonNoodles24]

I actually just came here to comment that this reminded me of a Paul McCartney song with the bird theme and the strings

[@PatoGuzmanAd]

crying with a WEEZER song in 2021, wow what a time to be biologically alive

[@TetsuoIVIX]

Loving these songs so far.

[@hdtheduck2293]

this song has a very strong SZNZ sound

[@heinrichskies]

Rivers finally learns to play the cello in the basement

[@bigdough1326]

Long ago I was flying in the air Looking at the sea below I was hunting krill Diving down In a flash and scoop em up Thrashin in my mandible It was such a thrill Me and my friends We were killers... Now I’m just a bird with a broken wing and i still have a song to sing Turning night to day, Warbling clouds away I’m just a bird with a broken wing And this beautiful song to sing Don’t feel sad for me I’m right where i wanna be The stupid cat Always sneaking up on me Thinking i would be his meal Tell i slipped up and away Singing out The melody came endlessly High or low, i felt so free, I had somethin to say But he’ll never catch my melody Though I’m just a bird with a broken wing And i still have a song to sing Turning to night and day Warbling clouds away, oh I’m just a bird with a broken wing And this beautiful song to sing Don’t feel sad for me I’m right where i wanna be Nothin matters in the world And everyone is free But I’ll belong to you if you believe in me Nothin matter in the world And everyone is free But I’ll belong to you if you believe in me I’m just a bird with a broken wing And I still have a song to sing Turning night to day, Warbling the clouds away I’m just a bird with a broken wing And this beautiful song to sing Don’t feel sad for me Im right where i wanna be

[@lrstuo]

Noooooooooooooooooooo (96 days later...) ooooooooooooooooooooot

[@spucclah8039]

OK Human is Weezer’s best album

[@Sebber925]

This song is so FREAKIN' good!

[@Eyeinthesky2012]

I'm just a bird with a broken wing . And this beautiful song to sing So true, Rivers

[@7AMS]

i love this song. that violin part had 80's comedown machine song vibe from the strokes

[@benjaminchaparro8908]

Thank you so much for this beautiful song. Just had the first loud cry of the year ☀️

[@wyzecr2459]

This is a masterpiece. 👌

[@chrisbeckhamsmusic]

This is genius writing this during the pandemic when we’re all locked away and feeling irrelevant 🙌🏻

[@matthewsinger3628]

I want to inject this song straight into my heart.

[@ClicheOriginals]

God, I love passionate songs with powerful vocals accompanied by an orchestra.

[@adg_87]

Right?!

[@2510katjo]

Beautiful song.

[@clemensbraeunlich6940]

I will buy this Album today. On CD!

[@doritogod]

this is the best song idgaf

[@RicoLen1]

Dead Roses is so wonderful, too.

[@oopsie._.6601]

THIS IS SO GOOD. def one of my favorite songs on the album along with dead roses and grapes of wrath.

[@JH-dr4xo]

I need someone to loop the first 10 seconds of this song forever. Please and Thank you.

[@alyssatheturnip5685]

fav song on the album

[@Paul-tc1sy]

This one is my fav. So beautiful

[@victorhernandez5749]

Truly beautiful.

[@benschoman9416]

Wow I just got into Weezer, haven't expected their newest album would end up being one of my favorite.

[@FaeUtero]

Amazing!

[@cjwilliams1124]

Feels like the strings off that one Strokes Comedown Machine song. Fucking amazing.

[@drabanddour]

Which one?

[@cjwilliams1124]

@@drabanddour I think it's actually the title track. 80s Comedown Machine maybe? My sister in law actually texted me totally separately saying the same thing in reference to the strokes hah

[@lebronjames6279]

Just pure chills

[@crw_5319]

Defo the best one in the album

[@LazyCoffJelli]

My John Mayer playlist has been on repeat since the pandemic started. Never thought a day would come when a new Weezer playlist would replace it. "OK Human" is that good!

[@cacacalr]

Im in love with this bridge part

[@lamasu8060]

I just realized that eventually when weezer band members pass away, there will be so many sad songs to listen to while grieving

[@gummyjellyfrog]

Now im sad

[@lamasu8060]

@@gummyjellyfrog we were lucky enough to be born and live while they live alongside us. Enjoy it :)

[@84y87]

@@gummyjellyfrog Don't be sad. Everyone's gotta go at some point. There's no point in worrying about it yet.

[@ohyeahitsthatoneguy]

Top tier Weezer no question

[@brandylou9132]

Wow, this is so different from what Wheezer has done before. It's beautiful

[@realperson7821]

Weezer are entering their renaissance with this album like

[@lizbotnick]

While there's probably some aging musician metaphors or whatever in this, i prefer to think of this song as from a literal bird's pov

[@josainsite5141]

my favorite on the album

[@ericfoster8411]

Damn this song is so good

[@rsnordhagen]

Me: NOOOO! YOURE SUPPOSED TO BE A GEEK ROCK BAND NOT MAKE ME FEEL Weezer: hahaha feelings go brrr

[@TheAbandonedAccount7]

Weezer has been emo from the get, bro, where have you been LOL

[@rsnordhagen]

@@TheAbandonedAccount7 They have had a significant shift since the mid 90's.

[@ArnDijon]

This is my favourite song of the album! So good

[@liops84]

Best weezer song ever 🥰

[@RicoLen1]

That's a bold claim to make, but I think you might just be right, too.

[@liops84]

@@RicoLen1 😍

[@liops84]

@@RicoLen1 I'm italian. I have listened to this song 100 times. it is simply wonderful. Just love

[@Roxer000]

Si weezer tiene un millon de fans, soy uno de ellos, si weezer tiene mil fans, soy uno de ellos, si weezer tiene cien fans, soy uno de ellos, si weezer tiene un fan, yo soy esa persona, si weezer no tiene fans, entonces yo ya no estoy en este mundo.

[@kevindonjuan1996]

one of the greatest songs in the history of songs tbh LOL

[@thnich]

perfect

[@tiago2189]

That's... beautiful

[@thevaultkeeper]

Freaking Masterpiece.

[@emma0115]

This reminds me of billy Joel. Their other songs have the vibes of the Beatles, Queen, and the Strokes.

[@Skywohka]

Hit the nail on the head here. I got a little Elton John at some parts of the album too

[@krisa2680]

love love love

[@sandycakes5650]

this is so beautiful. I can't stop crying 😭😢

[@sergios8277]

No te sientas triste por mi, estoy justo donde quiero estar. -Rivers Cuomo, tocando el piano. 💙

[@Gsystemonline]

I absolutely raditudely love it!

[@realweezergaming]

raditudeBADNONNONOFDNGONONFO

[@tombombadil6491]

Love. All love.

[@abatavick]

These new songs & sound are bomb! Love you Weezer!

[@mitchelpaulus4078]

This makes a great sequel to “(girl we got a) good thing” from the white album

[@pepemeza10]

This song hits me so hard, music and lyrics

[@hasanzahid6131]

welcome back OG Weezer !!!!!

[@kadybug29]

crying but its ok (human)

[@sweetpeaedits2714]

This song is everything I wish my life was 🥺🖤

[@johnkerplunk39]

I love how the bridge melody reminds me of Honesty by Billy Joel, good stuff

[@alburrro]

The bridge!! 🥺😭🥺😭🥺🥺🥺

[@raminitzan]

great tune