Caged Bird

You left before I was ready

Ran off into the night

You told me I was fine, I was barely getting by

I had nothing to cling to

No reason not to lie

Pretend my heart beat steady then jump into the sky

If you could only break your wing, you’d have a reason

The door is open wide, but the cage still holds your mind

You don’t dream of flying, cause you’re too busy dying

Look me in the eye, caged bird, just try

Birds are born to fly

The glass looks like a promise, if the sun shines through it right

It might’ve seemed like freedom ‘til it almost took your life

Caged birds can’t be trusted, living behind the wire

If they had their way, they’d light the whole damn house on fire

If you could only break your wing, you’d have a reason

The door is open wide, but the cage still holds your mind

You don’t dream of flying, cause you’re too busy dying

Look me in the eye, caged bird, just try

Birds are born to fly

And when you feel like talking, we’ll hide your cage from sight

So hush, little bird, don’t you know it’s quiet time.

No one wants to hear your lullaby

If you could only break your wing, you’d have a reason

The door is open wide, but the cage still holds your mind

You don’t dream of flying, cause you’re too busy dying

Look me in the eye, caged bird, just try

Birds are born to fly