I know why the caged bird sings

I know why the caged bird sings, his songs so light and vain
he chirps each note so perfectly to voice his aching pain
trapped forever never knowing the joy that freedom brings
his clipped wings keep him locked inside, this is why the caged bird sings
to stretch out far beyond the hills to feel the air rush by
to see the horizon within your reach, to feel so satisfied
realizing just how good it feels, and what this joy can bring
he never experiences anything, i know why the caged bird sings.
just beyond his reach, is the happiness he yearns,
with each and every song he sings, a new lesson is learned.
A prisoner forever, what sadness this shall bring
A sense of hope is useless.. I know why the caged bird sings