I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues
Embracing Life's Melody: Why They Call it the Blues
Lyrics
Don't wish it away
Advises against wishing moments away, suggesting appreciation for the present.
Don't look at it like it's forever
Encourages not to perceive the current situation as lasting forever.
Between you and me, I could honestly say
Expresses honesty in acknowledging the potential for improvement.
That things can only get better
Positivity about the future, implying that things will improve.
And while I'm away
While the speaker is away, suggests dealing with inner struggles.
Dust out the demons inside
Encourages confronting personal demons during the absence.
And it won't be long before you and me run
Foresees a reunion and a return to the emotional refuge in the heart.
To the place in our hearts where we hide
Points to a metaphorical place of emotional protection.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Suggests that the emotional experience is reminiscent of the blues genre.
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Values time as an opportunity to be with a loved one.
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Envisions a carefree, joyful relationship, drawing parallels to childlike laughter.
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Describes a passionate and intense romantic connection.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reiterates that the emotional experience is akin to the blues.
Just stare into space
Encourages introspection, possibly about the speaker's absence.
Picture my face in your hands
Imagines the lover holding the speaker's image in their hands.
Live for each second without hesitation
Urges living in the present moment without hesitation.
And never forget I'm your man
Reminds the lover of the speaker's commitment.
Wait on me, girl
Asks the lover to wait patiently.
Cry in the night if it helps
Suggests expressing emotions, even if it involves crying.
But more than ever I simply love you
Expresses an intensified love for the lover.
More than I love life itself
Emphasizes the profound love surpassing the value of life itself.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reiterates the blues-like emotional experience during the speaker's absence.
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Reaffirms the desire to spend time with the loved one.
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Highlights the carefree and passionate nature of the envisioned relationship.
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Emphasizes the intensity of the emotional connection.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Restates the blues-like nature of the emotional experience.
Wait on me, girl
Repeats the plea for patience from the lover.
Cry in the night if it helps
Reiterates the encouragement to express emotions, including crying.
But more than ever I simply love you
Affirms the deepening love for the lover.
More than I love life itself
Reaffirms the love surpassing the importance of life itself.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Echoes the blues-like emotional state during separation.
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Repeats the desire to spend time with the loved one.
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Recalls the carefree and passionate vision of the relationship.
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Reiterates the intense emotional connection under the covers.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Restates the blues-like nature of the emotional experience.
(Laughing like children, living like lovers)
Repeats the image of laughter, childlike living, and passionate love.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reaffirms the blues-like emotional state in the relationship.
(Laughing like children, living like lovers)
Repeats the imagery of laughter, childlike living, and passionate love.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reiterates the blues-like emotional experience in the relationship.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Concludes with the repetition of the blues-like emotional label.
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