Building the Bird Lyrics

Fingers find the form

Limits to explore

Parts assembled and arranged

Plan, cultivate

First the notion percolates

Then we're down to work

Diving over barriers

As we build the bird

Build the bird

Fasten feathers

To the frames and

Watch the wings unfurl

Craft the crown

Round the eye

And you'll see we're

Building the bird

Sketch and draft designs

Options visualised

Steer the structure and resolve

Team are aligned

First the notion percolates

Then we're down to work

Diving over barriers

As we build the bird

Build the bird

Taper talon

To the toe and

Round the perch they'll curl

Shape the skull

Round the eye

And you'll see we're

Building the bird

First the notion percolates

Then we're down to work

Diving over barriers

As we build the bird

Build the bird

Fasten feathers

To the frames and

Watch the wings unfurl

Craft the crown

Around the eye

And you'll see we're

Building the bird

Thought becomes the word

Call in darkness heard

Wind on feather stirred

Tenderness returned

Ritual observed

Faithful path affirmed

Penances incurred

Skies break open when we build the bird