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I'm Like A Bird
Nelly Furtado
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- Album
- Whoa, Nelly! (Expanded Edition)
- Released
- 2000
- Genres
- Length
- 4:03
- Tempo
- 90 BPM
- Label
- Geffen
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About this song
Nelly Furtado's debut single became a worldwide hit, reaching number 9 in the US, number 1 in Canada and number 2 in Australia. The track went double platinum in Australia and helped her debut album reach double platinum status in the US. Furtado has said she has heard it sung at karaoke and by cover bands, and she considers herself lucky to have such a song.
What it's about
The song centers on the singer's inability to commit to a relationship with someone who clearly loves her. The music video mirrors this message, showing Furtado singing amid nature and birds before falling from a tree.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 4 other songs, like “2000 by The Hood Internet”.
- Covered 8 times, including “I'm Like A Bird by alybob”.
- Written by Nelly Furtado.
- Produced by Nelly Furtado, Gerald Eaton and Brian West.
- Recorded at The Gymnasium (Toronto.