Bird Set Free
Sia
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Clipped wings, I was a broken thing Had a voice, had a voice but I could not sing You would wind me down I struggled on the ground, oh So lost, the line had been crossed Had a voice, had a voice but I could not talk You held me down I struggle to fly now, oh But there's a scream inside that we all try to hide We hold on so tight, we cannot deny Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah And I don't care if I sing off key I find myself in my melodies I sing for love, I sing for me I shout it out like a bird set free No, I don't care if I sing off key I find myself in my melodies I sing for love, I sing for me I'll shout it out like a bird set free I'll shout it out like a bird set free I'll shout it out like a bird set free Now I fly, hit the high notes I have a voice, have a voice, hear me roar tonight You held me down But I fought back loud, oh There's a scream inside that we all try to hide We hold on so tight, we cannot deny Eats us alive, oh it eats us alive, oh Yes, there's a scream inside that we all try to hide We hold on so tight, but I don't wanna die, no I don't wanna die, I don't wanna die, yeah And I don't care if I sing off key I find myself in my melodies I sing for love, I sing for me I shout it out like a bird set free No, I don't care if I sing off key I find myself in my melodies I sing for love, I sing for me I'll shout it out like a bird set free I'll shout it out like a bird set free I'll shout it out like a bird set free I'll shout it out like a bird set free I'll shout it out like a bird set free I'll shout it out like a bird set free
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Written by: SIA FURLER, GREGORY KURSTIN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Bird Set Free" is composed in the key of F minor and has a tempo of 74 beats per minute.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on 3 November 2015 as the first promotional single from her seventh studio album "This Is Acting".
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Songwriting InspirationSia wrote "Bird Set Free" inspired by her own struggles with addiction and mental health issues.
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Initial IntentionThe song was originally written for the soundtrack of the 2015 film "Pitch Perfect 2", but later it was rejected.
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Rejection by ArtistsFollowing its rejection from "Pitch Perfect 2", the song was pitched to Rihanna and Adele, but was also rejected by both before Sia decided to include it in her own album.
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Impactful LyricsThe lyrics "I don't care if I sing off key / I find myself in my melodies / I sing for love, I sing for me / I shout it out like a bird set free," are a reflection of Sia’s decision to put the song out on her own, free of external pressures to modify her work.
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Connection with Mental Health"Bird Set Free" has resonated with many fans struggling with their own mental health, due to the singer's openness about her own battles.
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Live PerformancesDespite her known stage fright, Sia has performed "Bird Set Free" live on multiple occasions, including on popular talk shows such as "The Ellen DeGeneres Show".
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song did not crack the top 40 in most regions, it did reach #8 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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Use in Media"Bird Set Free" has been used in several media and promotional campaigns to portray a sense of empowerment, including the trailer for the 2017 film "Unforgettable".
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Critical ReceptionCritics widely praised the song for its strong lyrical themes and Sia's vocal performance, often singling out its climax as a standout moment in her career.
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Video ReleaseThere is no official music video for "Bird Set Free", which is not uncommon for Sia's discography as she often prefers to put the spotlight on her music rather than on accompanying visuals.
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