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About I'm Like a Bird
"I'm Like a Bird" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was written by Furtado and produced by Gerald Eaton and Brian West for her debut studio album, Whoa, Nelly! (2000). Released as the album's first single, it became one of the most successful singles of 2001, peaking at number one on Canada's MuchMusic chart, as well as number two in Australia and New Zealand, number five in the United Kingdom, and number nine in the United States. The song received very positive reviews from music critics for Furtado's singing and the empowering lyrics, and became one of the most critically acclaimed songs of 2001. Many also consider it to be her signature song; Furtado herself commented "There's a simplicity about it that I love," and "It's my freedom song." The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, making Furtado the first female act to win the award for her debut single since Mariah Carey did so ten years earlier and the last to be awarded to a Canadian artist winner in the category. It also won the Juno Award for Single of the Year.more »
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You're beautiful and that's for sureYou'll never ever fadeYour lovely, but it's not for sureAnd I won't ever changeAnd though my love is rareAnd though my love is trueI'm like a birdI'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isI'm like a birdI'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd I need for you to knowIs your faith in me brings me to tearsEven after all these yearsAnd it pains me so much to tellThat you don't know me that wellAnd though my love is rareAnd though my love is trueI'm like a birdI'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isI'm like a birdI'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isIt's not that I want to say good-byeIt's just that every time you try toTell me, me that you love me (Oh, oh)Each and every single dayI know I'm gonna have to eventually give you away, yeahAnd though my love is rareAnd though my love is true yeahAnd I'm just scaredThat we may fall through, yeah, yeahI'm like a bird (I'm like a bird)I don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isI'm like a birdI'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isI'm like a birdI'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isI'm like a birdI'll only fly away (I don't know where my soul is)I don't know where my soul is I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isI'm like a birdI'll only fly away (I don't know where my soul is)I don't know where my soul isI don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know isI'm like a birdI'll only fly away I don't know where my soul is I don't know where my home isAnd baby all I need for you to know is
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Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »
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Written by: Nelly Furtado
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11 facts about this song
Single Information"I'm Like a Bird" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. |
Debut AlbumThe song is from Furtado's debut studio album "Whoa, Nelly!" released in 2000. |
Role in CareerThis song propelled Furtado into the limelight and is often regarded as her signature song. |
Chart Performance"I'm Like a Bird" was a hit worldwide, reaching the top 10 in several countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and her home country, Canada. |
Song ThemeThe song portrays Furtado's life philosophy, depicting uncertainty and a desire for freedom. |
AwardsThe song earned Furtado a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2002. |
Songwriting CreditsNelly Furtado is credited as the sole writer of "I'm Like a Bird”, illustrating her talent and creativity. |
Music VideoThe music video directed by Francis Lawrence features Furtado in a beautiful forest scenery, emphasizing the bird theme. |
Covers and PerformancesMany artists have covered "I'm Like a Bird", and Furtado frequently performs the song in her live shows. |
Enduring PopularityMore than two decades after its release, "I'm Like a Bird" remains one of Nelly Furtado's most played and appreciated songs. |
Critical AcclaimThe song was not only commercially successful but also received praise from music critics for Furtado's vocal execution and the song's catchy yet thoughtful lyrics. |
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