"Bird on the Wire" (song)

"Bird on the Wire" is a song by Leonard Cohen that metaphorically explores themes of honesty, regret, and the desire for redemption. The "bird" symbolizes a person's true self or soul, feeling vulnerable yet free. Throughout the song, Cohen reflects on moments of weakness, guilt, and the longing to be authentic despite life's compromises. The lyrics evoke a sense of introspection and the struggle to reconcile one's imperfections with the pursuit of integrity and inner peace. Overall, it’s a poetic meditation on human vulnerability and the hope for moral honesty.