☝️ Key Points
- The song is a reinterpretation of a traditional German children's song
- The bird may symbolize messages or memories that suddenly appear
- The singer is unable to deliver the message themselves and asks the bird to do so
- The exact reason why the singer cannot go themselves is left open, allowing for interpretation
- The song could represent feelings of nostalgia and farewell
Interpretation
The lyrics of 'Kommt ein Vogel geflogen' by
Mark Forster is a reinterpretation of a traditional German children's song. The text talks about a situation where a bird appears and brings greetings from the singer's mother. This could be metaphorical for messages or memories from the past that suddenly appear. The singer asks the bird to convey his greetings and a kiss, which shows that he is unable to go himself and deliver the message. The reason why he has to stay is not specified exactly, which leaves room for interpretation. It could be that he has work or personal commitments that prevent him from going. In the end, the bird flies away and the children who are watching everything are sad because they like the bird and the message it brings. This could be an allusion to the melancholy one feels when having to let go of someone or something they love.