Feather
William Wild Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Ive been travelin, flyin on south again
how, how could it be?
it seems as though a moment ago
I as reaping the seeds that I stole
the morning blows quickly through
afternoon follows through
how am I to get these things done
time stays, and counted by the days illuming in ominous shade
worries been breaking and bringing me down
countin all the the times that I fall
when my time comes I wont be countin at all
I feel all my filth when I look in your eyes
but it falls light as a feather in my back in the night
then you said meet me there
how do I get from here
where, where I belong
aint such like findin the sign to get home
its buildin your house on the stone
worries been breaking and bringing me down
countin all the the times that I fall
when my time comes I wont be countin at all
I feel all my filth when I look in your eyes
but it falls light as a feather in my back in the night
your house it will cover you but the rain still falls outside

your light it dont shine cause its hidden under a bed
why do you hide, under a bed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to William Wild's song Feather convey a sense of restlessness and uncertainty, as the singer reflects on the passing of time and the challenges of navigating life's obstacles. The opening lines describe the singer's travels, accompanied by a feeling of disbelief, as though time has slipped by too quickly. The references to "reaping the seeds that I stole" suggest a sense of guilt or regret for past actions, and the subsequent lines evoke a feeling of pressure and urgency to accomplish necessary tasks.

The lyrics then shift to a more introspective tone, as the singer reflects on the weight of worry and self-doubt. The repeated refrain of "countin all the times that I fall, when my time comes I won't be countin at all" suggests a need to move beyond the fear of failure and focus on the present moment. The imagery of filth and feathers serves to contrast the feelings of heaviness and weight with a sense of lightness and freedom, as the singer recognizes that even the most difficult emotions can be released and carried away.

The final lines of the song introduce a new voice and a sense of longing, with the singer questioning their sense of belonging and the path forward. The image of "building your house on the stone" suggests a need for a solid foundation, both in life and in relationships. The closing lines of the song suggest a willingness to take risks and step out of hiding, to face the challenges of life head-on and embrace the fullness of experience.

Overall, the lyrics to Feather are rich with poetic imagery and introspective reflection, conveying a sense of vulnerability and the desire for growth and self-discovery.

Line by Line Meaning

Ive been travelin, flyin on south again
I have been traveling, flying to the south once more.

how, how could it be?
I am surprised that time flew so quickly.

it seems as though a moment ago
Time passed by so fast that it feels like only a moment has gone by.

I as reaping the seeds that I stole
I was enjoying the benefits of my past actions.

the morning blows quickly through
Morning passes by swiftly.

afternoon follows through
Afternoon passes by, just like morning did.

how am I to get these things done
I wonder how I will accomplish my tasks.

time stays, and counted by the days
Time is persistent and is measured by the number of days.

illuming in ominous shade
I am enlightened despite the looming darkness around me.

worries been breaking and bringing me down
I am struggling and worried about my life.

countin all the the times that I fall
I am keeping track of all the times I have failed.

when my time comes I wont be countin at all
When I die, I will not be counting my failures anymore.

I feel all my filth when I look in your eyes
I feel guilty and ashamed when I see myself reflected in your eyes.

but it falls light as a feather in my back in the night
However, the burden feels light as a feather on my back when I am alone at night.

then you said meet me there
You told me to meet you somewhere.

how do I get from here
I am unsure how to get to the meeting place.

where, where I belong
I am questioning where I belong in life.

aint such like findin the sign to get home
It is not easy to find directions to get back to where I belong.

its buildin your house on the stone
The solution is to build a strong foundation to build one's home upon.

your house it will cover you but the rain still falls outside
Once you build your home, you will feel safe but life around you may still be difficult.

your light it dont shine cause its hidden under a bed
Your light is not shining because you have hidden it under your bed.

why do you hide, under a bed
Why are you hiding your light under your bed?

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