Although John Lennon never said what inspired “And Your Bird Can Sing,” it is widely believed to be about the rivalry between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The “bird” referenced is thought to be Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger’s girlfriend.
[Verse 1]
You tell me that you've got everything you want
And your bird can sing
But you don't get me
You don't get me
[Verse 2]
You say you've seen seven wonders
And your bird is green
But you can't see me
You can't see me
[Bridge 1]
When your prized possessions
Start to weigh you down
Look in my direction
I'll be 'round, I'll be 'round
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge 2]
When your bird is broken
Will it bring you down?
You may be awoken
I'll be 'round, I'll be 'round
[Verse 3]
You tell me that you've heard every sound there is
And your bird can swing
But you can't hear me
You can't hear me
[Instrumental Outro]
And Your Bird Can Sing was written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney.
And Your Bird Can Sing was produced by George Martin.
The Beatles released And Your Bird Can Sing on Mon Jun 20 1966.
And Your Bird Can Sing was John’s song. I suspect that I helped with the verses because the songs were nearly always written without second and third verses. I seem to remember working on that middle eight with him but it’s John’s song, 80-20 to John.
—Paul McCartney, Many Years From Now