The song "Metal Bird" by Marie Hines is about the experience of flying in an airplane and looking down at the world from a different perspective. The lyrics describe the feeling of being in a metal bird with a group of strangers who are all heading to different destinations, but are connected by the shared experience of flying. Hines touches upon the idea that every person on the plane has a unique story, but there is a commonality in their desire to travel. She notes the flight attendants' safety instructions and the sights outside the window, from towering trees to sprawling highways. As the plane descends and the cabin lights dim, Hines paints a picture of a city at night, with its lights twinkling like Christmas decorations. She observes the rush of cars and the colors of the city as they blend together from above. Throughout the song, Hines emphasizes the theme of perspective and how everything can appear smaller and more distant when viewed from above. The idea of seeing the world from a different point of view is uplifting and inspiring and the song ends with the thought that everything is smaller from up above, but it is still beautiful in its own way.
