The Birds of Heaven (Piano/Vocal)

3 May 2018 · 3 min

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The piece is a lyrical, repetitive meditation that centers on the image of the "birds of heaven"—described as pure, free, and powered by a place of prophecy—and on music’s capacity to heal, liberate, and make the spirit whole. The speaker declares that the only song they wish to sing is this one, seeking everlasting, deep, true prophetic words. Throughout, the lyrics repeat motifs of night silence, music’s closeness, and the soaring of the spirit, emphasizing an uplifting, hopeful view of spiritual freedom through divine inspiration and song.

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The only song I wanna sing is from the birds of heaven. The birds of heaven are so pure and free. They get their power from the place of prophecy. The only words I want to hear are everlasting Words that are deep and true. Words of prophecy. In the silence of the night, there is music. Music brings you close. Music heals the soul. It can make your spirit soar. Feel it fly from your body. Music sets you free. Music makes you whole. Birds of heaven are so pure. Birds of heaven are so free. They get their power from the place of prophecy. In the silence of the night, there is music. Music brings you close. Music heals the soul. Oh, it can make your spirit fly from your body. Music sets you free. Music makes you whole.