The Bird
Prince
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Hold on, hold on, why y'all beatin' on shit, what's that mean? Hold up, do y'all wanna learn a new dance? Are you qualified to learn one? That's what I thought Who can dance out there? Okay, we gonna try a new dance And if I don't see everybody doin' it, I don't wanna see you no more Jellybean, are we ready? y'all better do this one What time is it? Alright, y'all got 10 seconds To get to the dance floor and whawk America, have you heard? I got a brand new dance and it's called "The Bird" You don't need no finesse or no personality You just need two arms and an attitude And everybody sing with me, come on now Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa Brothers, don't be cool Women like it sometimes when you act a fool Sisters, don't be shy Let your body get loose, you ain't to fat to fly Come on now Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa Yes, hold on now, this dance ain't for everybody Just the sexy people White folks, you're much too tight You gotta shake your head like the black folks You might get some tonight, look out America, have you heard? Got a sexy new dance it's called "The Bird" You don't need no finesse or no personality You just need two arms and attitude And everybody sing with me, come on now Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa, come on Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa, everybody Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa, come on Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa Alright, when the horns blow I want everybody on the floor You know this groove is sexy You ain't got no excuse no more Jerome, I wanna show 'em where we live Siamese twins joined at the suit Fellas, give me something to fly with, whawk Alright, brothers, keep up with that Jerome, bring me my hat Did I mess my hair up? Fellas, y'all play something I'm go over here and talk to this girl I pledge allegiance to the time Can y'all sing that? Sing it I said, I pledge allegiance to the time Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa Whawk! Hallelujah! Whoa Fellas? Yeah What's the word? Whawk When you wanna get some What'd you do? Do "The Bird" Fellas? Yeah What's the word? Whawk When you wanna get some What'd you do? Do "The Bird" America What's the word? Whawk When you wanna get some What'd you do? Do "The Bird" Take it home! Whawk! Whawk Chili sauce It's the last call for alcohol If you ain't got what you want You got to get the hell outta here
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13 facts about this song
The Origin"The Bird" is a song written and composed by Prince, but performed by the funk-pop group he created, known as "The Time."
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CollaborationThe song is a collaboration that highlights the unique fusion of funk, rock and soul that was a hallmark of most Prince's works.
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Album ReleaseThe track was prominently featured on The Time's third album, "Ice Cream Castle," which was released in 1984.
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Billboard ChartingsThe song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 3 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart.
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Composition"The Bird" is known for its infectious dance beat and catchy hook, along with a refrain that invites listeners to do a dance also known as 'The Bird.'
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Lyrics and ThemesThough Prince wrote the song, "The Bird," it strongly reflects the sexual innuendo and tongue-in-cheek humor typical of The Time's style.
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Performance"The Bird" is recognized for its energetic and vibrant performances; often featuring slick choreography echoing the trademark dance style of the late 70s and early 80s.
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Purple Rain"The Bird" also played a significant role in Prince's semi-autobiographical movie "Purple Rain" that also came out in 1984.
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LegacyThe song remains one of the signature tracks for The Time and has continued to influence various funk-pop artists over the years.
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Prince’s RoleDespite Prince's significant contributions, he is not officially credited on "The Bird," keeping with his consistent practice of not publicly acknowledging his role in The Time's success.
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ChoreographyThe dance associated with "The Bird" song involves extensive use of the arms, reminiscent of a bird flapping its wings.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances of "The Bird," it became a tradition for the band and audience to engage in call-and-response, adding to the song's festive atmosphere.
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Song's Length"The Bird" is unusually long for a pop song, running for almost 8 minutes, allowing for extended instrumental and dance sections during performances.
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