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
