Check out the The Birds Don’t Sing lyrics by Clipse below, and experience the song’s passion. The American hip hop duo is all set to release its fourth studio album, Let God Sort Em Out, on July 11, 2025. The Birds Don’t Sing is an emotional song composed by Clipse’s Pusha T and No Malice for their deceased parents. It is a mix of joy and sorrow. In this track they portray feeling the pain after losing their loved ones, their memories, and a spiritual connection that is now only in memories. Whether you’re here for the vibe or curious about what Clipse is bringing to the table, this track won’t disappoint. Its irresistible music and unforgettable, mind-blowing lyrics make it impossible not to sing along.
Lyrics of The Birds Don’t Sing by Clipse
[Chorus: John Legend]
The Birds Don’t Sing (Yeah)
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain, Pain
The Birds Don’t Sing (Oh)
The Birds Don’t Sing,
They Screech In Pain (Oh, They Screech In Pain)
The Birds Don’t Sing
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain
(Birds Don’t-, Birds Don’t-, Birds Don’t-, Birds Don’t-)
[Verse 1: Pusha T]
Lost In Emotion, Mama’s Youngest
Tryna Navigate Life Without My Compass
Some Experience Death And Feel Numbness
But Not Me, I Felt It All And Couldn’t Function
Seein’ You That Day
Tellin’ You My Plans But I Was Leavin’ You That Day
It Was In God’s Hands, Ye Was At Elon’s Waiting To Get With Me
On My Way To Texas, That’s When Virginia Hit Me
And I Realized In That Instant
Our Last Conversation, You Was Against It
Told You I Was Going To Turks For Thanksgiving
I Heard What I Wanted To Hear But Didn’t Listen
You Said You Told Gene That Buck Needed Forgiveness
I See You Went To Dd’s And Stuffed Both Her Fridges
You Even Told Dad You Wished Y’all Never Splitted
See, You Were Checkin’ Boxes, I Was Checkin’ My Mentions
Sayin’ You Was Tired But Not Ready To Go
Basically Was Dying Without Letting Me Know
I Loved You Met Nige’, Hate That He Won’t Remember You
Two Things That Break My Heart Is What November’s Do
And T Follows You, Now Mind You
Dd Calls You, Gene Finds You, Was That Your Vision?
Precision, While I’m Reminiscin’
It All Hits Different, Ma, Listen
[Chorus: John Legend]
The Birds Don’t Sing (Yeah)
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain, Pain
The Birds Don’t Sing (Oh)
The Birds Don’t Sing,
They Screech In Pain (Oh, They Screech In Pain)
The Birds Don’t Sing
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain
[Verse 2: No Malice & John Legend]
Your Car Was In The Driveway, I Knew You Were Home
By The Third Knock, A Chill Ran Through My Bones
The Way You Missed Mama, I Guess I Should’ve Known
Chivalry Ain’t Dead, You Ain’t Let Her Go Alone
Found You In The Kitchen, Scriptures In The Den
Half-written Texts That You Never Got To Send
Combin’ Through Your Dresser Drawer, Where Do I Begin?
Postin’ Noted Bible Quotes; Were You Preparin’ Then?
I Can Hear Your Voice Now, I Can Feel Your Presence
Askin’ “Should I Rap Again?”, You Gave Me Your Blessing
The Way You Spelled It Out, There’s A L In Every Lesson
“Boy, You Owe It To The World. Let Your Mess Become Your Message”
Shared You With My Friends, The Pops They Never Had
You Live For Our Fishin’ Trips, Damn, I Had A Dad
Mine Taught Discipline, Mine Taught Structure
Mine Didn’t Mind When He Had To Pull A Double
Mine Worked Overtime, Smiled Through The Struggle
’cause Mine Wouldn’t Let Us Feel What He Had To Suffer
See, Mine Made Sure He Had Every Base Covered
So Imagine His Pain Findin’ Base In The Cupboard
Birds Don’t Sing If The Words Don’t Sting
Your Last Few Words In My Ear Still Ring (Oh)
You Told Me That You Loved Me, It Was All In Your Tone (Oh-oh)
“I Love My Two Sons” Was The Code To Your Phone, Now You’re Gone
[Chorus: John Legend & Pharrell Williams]
Oh, And The Birds Don’t Sing (No, They Don’t)
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain (Don’t The Truth Ruin It?),
Pain (Now It Feels Different, When They Doin’ It)
The Birds Don’t Sing (No They Don’t And They Won’t)
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain
(They Don’t Sing, They Just Screech In Pain),
Pain (It’s A Cycle, They Do That Shit Over And Over Again)
(Oh) The Birds Don’t Sing
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain
(Who Realized They Screech In Pain, Oh-oh)
The Birds Don’t Sing
The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain
(Oh No, They’re Comin’ Back Again, Oh No)
What’s the meaning behind “The Birds Don’t Sing” by Clipse?
“The Birds Don’t Sing” is a powerful start to the clip’s comeback. The track is emotional, written from the heart, and touches on his personal journey. Pusha T shares the impact of his mother’s passing and talks about how her death left him almost numb inside and that he needed a direction for his life.
No Malice also feels the pain of his father’s loss, and how the scenes in his kitchen, the messages left without reading the scriptures, all seem like pieces of grief. John Legend’s deep, haunting voice makes these lines even more emotional. He uses birds as a symbol—like the music of life has gone silent, never to return.
This song gives their fans a chance to look at Clipse in a new way. The group previously known for cocke-rap can now connect with their emotional depth as well. John Legend’s emotional chorus and Pharrell’s deep, layered production combine their old-school sound with a new, emotional feeling.
