You Were a Bird

I wish I were a mountain thrusting up to the sky Bursting up through the mantle never to die But I would die today if I knew my spirit would survive I'd throw it all away, I wouldn't say goodbye I wish I were a rogue planet, floating out in the night No star to orbit, no gravity to fight But I'd settle down if it could make me feel alright I'd give up my freedom, to live in the light I wish I were an angel, sitting up on a cloud Nothing to worry about, no questions to bandy around I'd give up my questions, for that soft sanguine sound I wouldn't feel anxious, I wouldn't feel proud So I wish I were a mountain, I could not say a word Just sit in my silence, unaware of the world But I'd give up my silence, if I thought I'd be heard I wish I were a seed, I wish you were a bird