
“White Bird” by It’s a Beautiful Day is a deeply symbolic track that transforms personal struggle into poetic myth. The bird trapped in a golden cage is not only the artist—it is the listener. Set against the backdrop of 1969’s sociopolitical unrest, it embodies the tension between safety and freedom, privilege and purpose. The haunting refrain, “White bird must fly or she will die,” is both a warning and a call to action. This song remains a timeless expression of the human need to escape confinement—be it societal, spiritual, or psychological—and become truly alive.
🎵 SONG: "White Bird"
Artist: It’s a Beautiful Day
Album: It’s a Beautiful Day (1969)
Written by: David LaFlamme and Linda LaFlamme
Released: 1969
Label: Columbia Records
Producer: David LaFlamme