Blue Jays
Wandering through Blue Days: Finding Light in the Lyrics of Abe Grossman's 'Blue Jays'
Lyrics
You're walking all alone
You are walking alone.
Many miles from home
You are far away from home, covering many miles.
Nowhere left to go
You feel like there's no destination remaining.
Don't walk another mile
Don't continue this journey; it may not be worth it.
Your California smile
Your smile, reminiscent of California, is radiant like gold.
Shining like its gold
Despite the brightness, there's an underlying sadness.
Those blue days and blue jays
Referring to both melancholy days and the blue jays, possibly symbolizing difficult situations.
They run to the night
Blue jays run into the night, suggesting a retreat or escape.
They're so high they can't see
They are so high, perhaps disconnected from reality.
Tomorrow there's light
Despite the darkness, tomorrow holds the promise of light.
And ooh I just tell myself
The narrator reassures themselves that they are okay.
That I'm alright tonight
Expressing the belief in personal well-being tonight.
Tonight tonight tonight
Repetition of "tonight" emphasizes the current moment.
This ain't no promised land
This place is not a paradise; it's just a vast expanse of sand.
Just a lot of sand
The reference to a deep blue sea could represent uncertainty or depth of emotions.
And a deep blue sea
Anticipation of needing a friend when facing an end.
And you're gonna want a friend
Emphasizes the importance of companionship in challenging times.
When you meet the end
When everything is exhausted, and there's nothing left to do.
And there's nothing left to be
Reflecting on the emptiness or lack of purpose.
Those blue days and blue jays
Reiteration of the blue days and blue jays, emphasizing their role in the narrative.
They run to the night
Blue jays continue to seek refuge in the night.
They're so high they can't see
They are so elevated that they are oblivious to what lies ahead.
Tomorrow there's light
Despite the darkness, there's hope for a brighter future.
And ooh I just tell myself
Reassuring oneself of well-being in the present moment.
That I'm alright tonight
Emphasizing personal contentment in the current night.
Tonight tonight tonight
Repetition of "tonight" underscores the immediacy of the emotions.
Those blue days and blue jays
Recurrence of the theme of blue days and blue jays.
They run to the night
Blue jays persist in seeking refuge as the night progresses.
They're so high they can't see
Continuing the metaphor of being elevated and detached from reality.
Tomorrow there's light
Anticipation of a brighter tomorrow despite the current challenges.
And ooh I just tell myself
The narrator reaffirms their well-being in the present.
That I'm alright tonight
Emphasizing personal peace and acceptance in the current night.
Tonight tonight tonight
Repetition of "tonight" for a final emphasis on the current state of mind.
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