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