Jan Gillies - Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather Jan Gillies
1. The forest was bursting with songs from all sides
The chorus so loud that you wanted to hide
When a gentle whisper broke through the din
Asking, “Why do you want to sing? Why….I….I…”

2. A sudden silence fell in the trees
Then the singing continued, asking “Who is she?
Just a drab little owl, always questioning
Why do we want to sing? Why….I….I…”

3. The pretty parrots repeated again
Over and over, again and again
Then the peacock broke in with an ear-splitting cry
“Look at me! Look at me! Do you need to ask ‘why’?
Why would I want to sing? Why….I….I…”

4. Then the nightingale crooned the sweetest reply
“To touch the heart, and make others sigh
I sing of love, of pain and of tears
Heal hurts with compassion, and comfort the fears
That’s why I want to sing. Why….I….I…”
Bridge:
Some sing for ego, some sing for food
Some sing for glory, some sing for good
Some don’t know why they sing. Why….I….I…

5. Then the little owl crept to her hole in a tree
Curiosity fed, and went to sleep
Softly she snored, with a sweet little sound
Dreaming about those who sing… and why….I….I…