I heard a bird sing - Oliver Herford

Yes, the "men" have gone for now

Great. btw the bird song sucks. I was lying before

To clarify the men - and Only the men - are gone

When I said I was lying before, that was a lie. Song’s great

That's what I thought you said

You know what? Forget that! You may sweep over our lands like sands of winter, but never again will we bow before you. The bird song sucks! That will be on our flag. Do what you will

The men with the knives are still around you see.
The men are now gone but the knives swirl in glee.
The knives flitter and flutter and swirl all about
The knives eagerly wait to hear Nelsons meek shout
The men are gone but the knives are still there?

Do the knives still scream, Clarice?

The knives? Yes, they still definitely scream but the screams only occur in my dreams.
Visions of serrated items sharp and precise, ill tell you some clues but to not follow is nice. :)