Birds in many senses are very similar to humans Locked in a cage you would scream and holler and try to break out I know why the caged bird sings It sings to let the world knows it’s there To ask for help out They flap their wings in an effort to break the cage But the cage is always stronger And you will soon lie on the ground in defeat To tired to keep your eyes open and too scared to let yourself fall asleep I know why the caged bird sings