three symbols:
-broken wings
-sunken eyes / learning to see
-night, darkness
The symbols could be interpreted to tell how the song is about the civil rights movement and the struggle for freedom and expression during the period. 'Broken wings', while not literal, could refer to oppression that people faced at the time. 'Sunken eyes' and 'learn to see' represents the hope for all people to be seen as equals. The reference to night could represent the future that lies ahead: for many people, the years around 1968 were uncertain, but through the lyrics 'you were only waiting for this moment to be free,' it's hoped that an opportunity is coming soon.
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