I have always loved the song “Blackbird.” I read that Paul McCartney wrote it in response to the Civil Rights movement in the USA, during the 1960s.1 However, there have been many different interpretations to the song. Which I love, subjective to the audience seems to be a common trait of art. For me, the song “Blackbird” it has always meant, “Rise up. Fly. Be free!”
I have folded its meaning into my stance for survivors of sexual assault—and all those who have been broken. I believe most breaks mend stronger: "Take these broken wings and learn to fly" fits.2
Because suicide is so prevalent with victims/survivors of sexual assault: I want to be very clear that I want you to be free and fly here on this earth.
The video I’m sharing from YouTube, ties to yesterday’s post about the young father who helped me while on the way to the hospital to be with his wife to make the tough decision regarding his own infant daughter.
This is art, touching hearts and connecting us in our beautiful and miraculous life.
I saw this YouTube clip a few years ago. I cried then. And, it’s even more touching and beautiful now:3
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/blackbird-story-behind-song-beatles/
And fits the Butterfly metaphor I’ve used through-out Paperdolls & Cowboy Boots.
Again to survivors of sexual assault, I need to be absolutely clear: stay on this earth. You can be free and “fly” here. Life is beautiful. Stay here. Your experiences bring more empathy and love to all of us. Stay here.