Birds

Imagine Dragons * Track #13 On Origins (Deluxe)

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Album Origins (Deluxe)

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Imagine Dragons

2018

Birds by Imagine Dragons

Release Date

Fri Nov 09 2018

Performed by

Imagine Dragons

Produced by

Joel Little

Writed by

Dan Reynolds & Wayne Sermon & Ben McKee & Daniel Platzman & Joel Little

About

One of three bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of Origins, “Birds” muses on fading memories and a couple’s gradual parting of ways and promises eternal love, using a metaphor of migrating birds; a natural part of life.

Likely inspired by Dan Reynolds‘ changing relationship with his wife Aja Volkma...

Birds Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Two hearts, one valve
Pumpin' the blood, we were the flood
We were the body and
Two lives, one life
Stickin' it out, lettin' you down
Makin' it right

[Pre-Chorus]
Seasons, they will change
Life will make you grow
Dreams will make you cry, cry, cry
Everything is temporary
Everything will slide
Love will never die, die, die

[Chorus]
I know that
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Birds fly in different directions
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I hope to see you again

[Verse 2]
Sunsets, sunrises
Livin' the dream, watchin' the leaves
Changin' the seasons
Some nights I think of you
Relivin' the past, wishin' it'd last
Wishin' and dreamin'

[Pre-Chorus]
Seasons, they will change
Life will make you grow
Death can make you hard, hard, hard
Everything is temporary
Everything will slide
Love will never die, die, die

[Chorus]
I know that
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Birds fly in different directions
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I hope to see you again
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Birds fly in different directions
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
So fly high, so fly high

[Bridge]
When the moon is lookin' down
Shinin' light upon your ground
I'm flyin' up to let you see
That the shadow cast is me

[Chorus]
I know that
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Birds fly in different directions
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I hope to see you again
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Birds fly in different directions
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
So fly high, so fly high
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
So fly high, so fly high
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
So fly high, so fly high

Birds Q&A

Who wrote Birds's ?

Birds was written by Dan Reynolds & Wayne Sermon & Ben McKee & Daniel Platzman & Joel Little.

Who produced Birds's ?

Birds was produced by Joel Little.

When did Imagine Dragons release Birds?

Imagine Dragons released Birds on Fri Nov 09 2018.

How was the track teased?

Lyrics from the track were seemingly released during a Twitter Q&A on 20 October 2018:

Is there an alternative version of this song?

Yes! A special remix of “Birds”, featuring the Italian singer-songwriter Elisa Toffoli, was released in June 2019.

What is meaning of the music video?

The animated music video, released July 24th, 2019, tells the story of a young girl who inherits the power of flight from her mother. This article goes into further details.
Imagine Dragons are known for their strong stand against bullying, and Dan Reynolds in particular is a staunch supporter of th...

Is there an acoustic version?

Yes! During the 2019 TRF Gala, Imagine Dragons performed Birds acoustically in honor of two people near and dear to them who had died that year.