The Birds of St. Marks
Jackson Browne
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Oh how sadly sound the songs the queen must sing of dying A prisoner upon her throne of melancholy sighing If she could see her mirror now She would be free of those who bow and Scrape the ground before her feet Silently she walks among her dying midnight roses Watches as each moment goes that never really know us And so it seems she doesn't care If she has dreams of no one there Within the shadows of her room But all my frozen words agree, and say it's time to Call back, all the birds I sent to Fly behind her castle walls, and I'm Weary of the nights I've seen Inside these empty halls Wooden lady turn and turn among my weary secrets And wave within the hours past and other empty pockets Maybe we've found what we have lost When we've unwound so many crossed entangling Misunderstandings; but All my frozen words agree and say it's time to Call back all the birds I sent to Fly behind her castle walls, and I'm Weary of the nights I've seen Inside these empty walls
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Written by: JACKSON BROWNE
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"The Birds of St. Marks" is a track from Jackson Browne's 14th studio album named "Standing in the Breach". The album was released in 2014.
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Composition OriginsDespite being included in a 2014 album, the song was first written by Browne in 1967 when he was just 18 years old.
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Song MysteryThere are speculations that “The Birds of St. Marks” was inspired by the Byrds guitarist Jim McGuinn, however, this has never been confirmed by Jackson Browne himself.
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Track InspirationBrowne was reportedly inspired to write the song after watching a number of bands, including the Byrds, and admiring their jangly, electric sound.
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Live PerformancesThe song had been in Jackson Browne's live set list for years, and fan recordings of the song circulated long before its official release.
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Song Lyrics"The Birds of St. Marks" is known for its beautiful lyrics which are somehow sorrowful yet uplifting, echoing sentiments of leaving a place or period of life behind.
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Album Critic ReviewShawn T. Anderson from AbsolutePunk praised the song for having a simplistic approach yet providing a complex, multi-layered musical journey.
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Recording StylesThe released studio version of the song is an up-tempo Byrds style arrangement, which is notably different from earlier, slower acoustic versions played live by Browne.
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Album Peak"Standing in the Breach", the album that features "The Birds of St. Marks", peaked at no. 15 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the relevance and popularity of Browne's music decades into his career.
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Fan FavouriteThe song “The Birds of St. Marks” is noted as a fan favourite in many concert reviews, highlighting its enduring appeal and Browne's musical brilliance.
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