Nightbird
Stevie Nicks · The Enchanted Works Of Stevie Nicks [1998]
I was not ready for the winter
It makes no difference at all
'Cause I wear boots all summer long
My eye make up is dark and it's careless
Some circles around my eyes
Sometimes the real color of my skin
Is my eyes without any shadow
And when I call
Will you walk gently
Thru my shadow
The ones who sing at night
The ones who sing at night
The ones you dream of
The ones who walk away
Capes pulled around them tight
Cryin' for the night
Cry for the nightbird tonite
And so the winter is really here now
And the blankets that I love
I am surrounded sometimes
By too much love
And when I call
Will you walk gently
Thru my shadow
The ones who sing at night
The ones who sing at night
The ones you dream of
The ones who walk away
Capes pulled around them tight
Cryin' for the night
Cry for the nightbird tonite
And the darkened eyes
Thru the net of the lace
In the darkness
It's hard to see her face
Pulls back the net
And you feel the touch
Of her fingers
And you see she turns the eyes
And you see the eyes of a nightbird
The ones you dream of
Finally the nightbird
Finally the nightbird
Tonite
In loving memory of Robin Snyder Anderson xxx
Nightbird
Stevie Nicks delivers a hauntingly beautiful ballad on The Enchanted Works Of Stevie Nicks [1998], showcasing her signature ethereal vocal style and introspective songwriting. The track exemplifies the atmospheric rock and folk-pop sensibilities that defined her career, blending melancholic melodies with lush instrumentation to create a deeply personal listening experience. As part of her extensive discography, this recording highlights her ability to evoke emotion through subtle dynamics and poetic imagery, cementing her status as an icon of alternative rock and singer-songwriter traditions. The song stands as a testament to her enduring influence on the genre, offering a timeless exploration of solitude and longing that resonates across generations of fans.