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The Bird with Plastic Feathers Lyrics by John Phillips (ZWE)

John

1969

[Verse 1]
All I was given, a chandelier, that sighed whenever it glistened
And I was given, a toy soldier, who'd stand under nothing but glisten
Now the wings of a seagull, spread out and it’s flying away
Maybe if I light it, the candle, it will come back today
[Chorus]
Close your eyes, don't be surprised, here come the stony skies
Out of the sorrowing night comes the bird with plastic feathers
[Verse 2]
Now my chandelier of crystal clear, has turned into pieces of wood
And my toy soldier has melted away, there's a lump where he listened and stood
Maybe, the seagull will fly back to stay
But my grieving mind has yet to discover a way
[Chorus]
Close your eyes, don’t be surprised, here come the stony skies
Out of the sorrowing night comes the bird with plastic feathers
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John Phillips (ZWE)

John Phillips (ZWE)

About “The Bird with Plastic Feathers” by John Phillips (ZWE)

Read the complete lyrics to "The Bird with Plastic Feathers" by John Phillips (ZWE) from the album "John" in 1969. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, British Folk, Freak Folk.

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"The Bird with Plastic Feathers" appears on "John" in 1969.

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