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Caged Bird Lyrics by Matthew Ryan

Regret Over The Wires

2003

Television talk shows
Drop the needle, here we go
I give it six months
Did you hear about so and so?

A fake, a buzz, a tiny shift
You know they put their weight in it
Those on the downsize
Know just where the bodies are hid

I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the caged bird sings
A real fighter fights whether or not the bell rings
I know why the caged bird sings

Soda sells lifestyle
A mile down, a mile high
With your face pressed against the glass
You're no less on the outside

I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the caged bird sings
A real puppet's got its teeth gnashing at the strings
I know why the caged bird sings

Tony Robbins boot camp
Dickey's got a new plan
It's deep pockets with quicker hands
Privilege breeds circumstance

I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the caged bird sings
A real fighter fights whether or not the bell rings
I know why the caged bird sings

I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the caged bird sings
A real puppet's got its teeth gnashing at the strings
I know why the caged bird sings

I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the caged bird

About “Caged Bird” by Matthew Ryan

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"Caged Bird" is credited to Matthew Ryan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Caged Bird" appears on "Regret Over The Wires" in 2003.

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