is the 11th track on Migos' seminal 2014 mixtape, No Label II . Produced by Stack Boy Twaun , the song is a quintessential trap anthem that highlights the trio's pre-fame "capers" and their rapid rise within the Atlanta hip-hop scene. Song Themes & Meaning

"Birds" appears on a mixtape that many critics view as the moment Migos proved they were not "one-hit wonders".

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The lyrics draw a sharp contrast between their past life "trapping birds" and their current success, where they are "fly like a bird" in a luxury 'Rari.

Throughout the song, Quavo and Takeoff reference various "birds"—including chickens and seagulls—to emphasize the volume of their product.

The track serves as a metaphorical exploration of the drug trade, using "birds" as street slang for kilos of cocaine.

Despite the trap themes, Offset includes lines about not trusting people and instead "putting my trust up in God". Production & Sound

Watch the official audio and lyric breakdown for 'Birds' to experience the track's signature production and flow: Migos - Topic YouTube• 16 Mar 2022 The Needle Drop reviews Migos - No Label II : r/hiphopheads