Yellow Birds - Tarnation

The little yellow birds

Do they cry for me

Or do they cry with happiness?

They look down on me with tiny eyes

Do they see my tears?

They seem to flutter by so carelessly

Do they hope I have some seeds?

They land beside me without any fear

Do they see my tears?

There is the open sky where a warm breeze blows

Still the birds stay close by me

Do they want some hair to make a nest for spring

Or do they want to dry my tears?