Sorrow and Birdsong

Sorrow and Birdsong is a weirdly upbeat but wistful song about living with the loss of someone you love. Originally, I was thinking of a sad song about how I would deal with the inevitable loss of my mother, but as I wrote the song it became about something else, or maybe it is about the same thing–the muse only knows. Musically, I was inspired by the sound of a group called the Weepies. Not sure how much that comes through. Every song is an experiment. I hope you like it.

Anne Page McClard · Sorrow And Birdsong

Lyrics

I am a  dreamer, lost in sleep’s  bliss
If only you were real and that feeling were a  kiss
But when I awaken you are still gone

I meet the  day with  sorrow and birdsong
I meet the  day with  sorrow and  birdsong

You were a realist, knew who you were
If  only you had lived in a dream you would still be  here
You left me alone but did nothing wrong

I meet the day with sorrow and birdsong
I meet the day with sorrow and birdsong

I wonder if you were here
Whether you would still be dear?
You once whispered  in my ear that you loved me in a way.
Not sure what  you would say, if you were here today
You might say life is short,  love is just a game we play…

I am the darkness, falling toward night
Forever you are real and filling me with light
How dark is the night, how bright the sun

I meet the day with sorrow and birdsong
I meet the day with sorrow and birdsong
I meet the day with sorrow and birdsong