The original cardinal was a song about guilt, catholicism, labor, masculinity, love. The cardinal that made its way onto the album is just a simple recall to the passerine qualities that we should all embrace in ourself
From Wikipedia: “An Augur was a priest and official in the classical Roman World. His main role was the practice of augury: Interpreting the will of the gods by studying the flight of birds.”
Perhaps the most practical form of courting comes from the Weaver. Their nests (shown below) are the ultimate blend of aesthetics and practicality. What can we learn from the weaver? Maybe its finding love in ways that are not so self indulgent, but instead uplifting and mutual.