This is wonderful, wonderful! Be the bird. You are the bird. Sacrifice yourself to abandoned family values....

Laurie Halse Anderson
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The song, "Bird on a Wire," is a lyrical explanation of a young man's decision to sacrifice everything for the sake of his love. The singer is aware that his love has been betrayed by her family and friends, but he is willing to give up everything for the sake of his love. He knows that his love's family will never understand his devotion to her. In fact, they will view him as a "wingless bird." However, the singer says that the fact that he has been wronged by others is no reason not to do what he feels is right. This idea requires a strong belief in love and a willingness to let go of self-interest in order to give your love everything she needs.

Source: Speak

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