Hummingbird (Original)

in #dsound6 years ago (edited)

hum(traced-exp).png


This song has been tickling me from the edges lately.

I wrote it in 2014 – born of a feeling that I now know is recurring, and – really – sadly becoming somewhat of a daily 'normal'. I suspect I'm not the only one who increasingly feels at odds with the shifting tides – feeling small and vulnerable in the face of a raging wind (global unrest).

I liken the feeling to a bird with delicate wings, caught in a twister – a hummingbird, attempting to survive a hurricane.

However unsettling – though the churn and tumble may feel haphazard and terrifying — I have to believe we’re headed for something better.

Here then, is a 'lullaby for waking':


I am like a hummingbird, trying to stay still in a world that's gone mad
as the cyclone swirls around me, the wind is slowly breaking me down
the force of it is frightening, but I'm so tired of fighting...
...so I'm gonna let it take me

it's not so easy to surrender when you've spent your life bein' so strong
but holding on now won't keep me safer, as the storm rages on
letting go is frightening, but I'm so tired of fighting
...so I'm gonna let it take me

now everything is upside down and my heart feels inside out
my soul keeps spinnin' 'round, tryin' to find solid ground
...there's none to be found

spin me 'round...spin me 'round again
spin me 'round...spin me 'round and then
...all falls silent

as I open my eyes, I see that everything we've known is changing
but I do believe we'll be alright
...it's just the universe, rearranging

what once was earth, now is sky
where we did walk, we now must fly

fly, fly...we will be alright, little hummingbird.


~ hummingbird illustration by yours truly ~


► Listen on DSound
► Listen from source (IPFS)
Sort:  

Beautiful Zippy. Listened to it 3 times in a row!!

Awww! That warms my heart, miss @gabyoraa. 🤗🌺🦋

Such an awesome song.

Thank you, Wes. Not sure why I'm so surprised to hear that from you. I suppose I imagine you liking much 'harder' music than my twinkly lil' soul creates. ;)

Hey, have you not heard the musician that I brought to Steemit? You might actually like him. He is awesome. I like all kinds of music.

https://steemit.com/music/@derangedvisions/ur744nv5

That was a lovely song!
Your harmonies are always so awesome!

Why, LOOK! It’s my most loyal follower! 😘 You’re such a sweetheart, Amber. Thank you for listening. 💕

<3

ezgif.com-video-to-gif_9.gif

Awwww, yaaay! Thanks, Snooky! 😘⭐️💜

Love the harmonies. Always lovely.

at odds with the shifting tides – feeling small and vulnerable in the face of a raging wind (global unrest).
I think many of us are feeling like this at the present time!... :(
Love the song!

Curated by @Ravenking13 founder of @mysticravenpro, music promotion and curation service for original artists to help them get more exposure!

Pleasure meeting you in the PYPT ramble! :D

Keep up the great work!

Enchanting, as always. Thank you for sharing your songs with us!

Gorgeous and powerful, Zippy - thank you for sharing <3