Silly I know, I thought my undying belief

Could hold you up where you belong

Among the coveted and the favoured

And the shining strong



Maybe these arms, although loyal through and through

Faltered for a single moment

Beneath the heavy burden of proof

And the look at me, look at me

But no-one was looking were they?



I know why the caged bird sings

(And it's not why you're thinking)

I know why the caged bird sings

Sing, sing, sing, sings



I think we can be forgiven for knowing

With every golden gift that's given

Come the trials and tribulations

For the learning



I know why the caged bird sings

(And it's not why you're thinking)

I know why the caged bird sings

Sing, sing, sing, sings



Sings like an angel

Sings for a life (but the living isn't easy)

Sings for the freedom

Sings



I know why the caged bird sings

(And it's not why you're thinking)

I know why the caged bird sings

Sing, sing, sing, sings



I know why the caged bird sings

(And it's not why you're thinking)

I know why the caged bird sings

Sing, sing, sing, sings