Story Behind the Song
An autobiographical song about years of
music study, songwriting, and finally getting
the "shot" at appearing live on stage before
an audience.
Lyrics
THE CAGED BIRD'S FREE
The people are all gathered, family all in place
The house lights start to go down, I step onto the stage
The audience appears before me, I see each expectant face
I smile with appreciation, they have come to share my space
And my heart sings
(Refrain)
It's my turn, can this really be?
After all these years waiting patiently
Gonna spread my wings, soar over land and sea
Watch me fly, the caged bird's free
It's my turn
Just how can I reach them, how can I explain?
What it means to have them here tonight
To know that they all came
The maestro picks up his baton, musicians are in place
He nods in my direction, a smile upon his face
And my heart sings
(Refrain)
And I bow with appreciation at the sound of their applause
Gives me so much inspiration, it fills me up with love
And my heart sings
(Refrain)
The caged bird's free
©copyright 1997 Minnery Records International
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