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Song To A Seagull
Joni Mitchell
Fly silly seabird
No dreams can possess you
No voices can blame you
For sun on your wings
My gentle relations
Have names they must call me
For loving the freedom
Of all flying things
My dreams with the seagulls fly
Out of reach out of cry
I came to the city
And lived like old Crusoe
On an island of noise
In a cobblestone sea
And the beaches were concrete
And the stars paid a light bill
And the blossoms hung false
On their store window trees
My dreams with the seagulls fly
Out of reach out of cry
Out of the city
And down to the seaside
To sun on my shoulders
And wind in my hair
But sandcastles crumble
And hunger is human
And humans are hungry
For worlds they can't share
My dreams with the seagulls fly
Out of reach out of cry
I call to a seagull
Who dives to the waters
And catches his silver-fine
Dinner alone
Crying where are the footprints
That danced on these beaches
And the hands that cast wishes
That sunk like a stone
My dreams with the seagulls fly
Out of reach Out of cry
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About this Song
Song To A Seagull by Joni Mitchell is a poetic exploration of longing, freedom, and the natural world. This folk song delves into themes of solitude and escape, as the narrator yearns for the liberating flight of a seagull. The song paints vivid imagery of coastal landscapes and the endless possibilities that lie beyond the horizon. Key poignant moments include the reflective tone as the narrator addresses the seagull, symbolizing a desire to break free from earthly constraints and embrace a boundless existence. Mitchell's lyrical prowess captures the essence of wanderlust and the quest for personal freedom.
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