Bird Of Paradise

Snowy White's 'Bird Of Paradise' is a poetic and melancholic reflection on longing and unattainable beauty. The song opens with the imagery of a bird flying by, described as a 'Flash of Turquoise Blue,' which immediately sets a tone of awe and admiration. This bird, a metaphor for something or someone beautiful and elusive, captures the narrator's attention and heart. The repeated phrase 'My bird of paradise' emphasizes the personal and almost possessive nature of this longing, even though the bird remains out of reach.

The lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning and helplessness. The narrator wishes to be beside the bird, to share in its freedom and beauty, but is grounded and can only watch from afar. This is poignantly expressed in the lines, 'Wish that I could fly / I'd be beside you now / But I can only sigh / And watch you circle round.' The bird's flight symbolizes freedom and the unattainable, while the narrator's sighs represent the sorrow of unfulfilled desires.

As the song progresses, the bird flies away, leaving the narrator to wonder when it will return. This departure and the hope for its return add a layer of temporal longing, suggesting that the beauty and joy the bird represents are fleeting and rare. The imagery of watching the bird play 'in the pouring rain' adds a bittersweet element, combining the joy of witnessing beauty with the sadness of its impermanence. Snowy White's gentle guitar work and soothing vocals enhance the song's reflective and wistful mood, making 'Bird Of Paradise' a touching ode to the beauty that we can see but never quite hold onto.