First, note what it doesn't do: it's never especially cute or twee, dripping into greeting card territory. Nor does it ever give you a single confusing image. There are visuals that have a riddling quality, e.g. dripping light. But you know what he means without mystery.
Second, there's a perfect play of language. Consider that when the robin chirps, his "three clear tones" are present in the words "three clear tones" all emphasized syllables.