Born To Be Blue
Born to Be Blue: A Melancholic Journey of Unfulfilled Dreams
Lyrics
Some folks were meant to live in clover
Some individuals are destined for a life of ease and prosperity.
But they are such a chosen few
This privileged existence is reserved for a select few.
And clovers being green
The lush greenness of clover, symbolizing prosperity, is unfamiliar to the speaker.
Is something I've never seen
The speaker has never experienced the abundance and luxury associated with the "clover."
Cause I was born to be blue
The speaker expresses a melancholic acceptance of being destined for a life of sadness and heartache.
When there's a yellow moon above me
Despite the beauty of a yellow moon, the speaker cannot appreciate it fully.
They say there's moonbeams I should view
The notion of moonbeams is mentioned, but the speaker is unable to perceive their beauty.
But moonbeams being gold
Gold-colored moonbeams are beyond the speaker's grasp or understanding.
Are something I can't behold
The speaker cannot behold the beauty of golden moonbeams, reinforcing a sense of disconnection.
Cause I was born to be blue
The speaker reiterates their innate inclination toward a blue, melancholic existence.
When we met the world was bright n' sunny
At the beginning of the relationship, life was vibrant and optimistic.
When you left the curtain fell
With the departure of the loved one, a metaphorical curtain falls, symbolizing the end of happiness.
I'd like to laugh but nothing strikes me funny
The speaker struggles to find humor or joy in life after the departure.
Now my world's a faded pastel, well
The speaker describes the current state of their world as faded and lacking vibrancy.
I guess I'm luckier than some folks
The speaker acknowledges a relative stroke of luck compared to others.
I know the thrill of loving you
The joy of loving the departed individual is recognized as a significant experience.
That alone is more than I was created for
Even though the speaker may lack prosperity, the love experienced is considered a substantial fulfillment.
Cause I was born to be blue
The speaker reaffirms their innate inclination towards a blue, melancholic existence.
When we met the world was bright n' sunny
Reiteration of the initial positive state when the relationship began.
When you left the curtain fell
The departure of the loved one is reiterated, emphasizing the fall of the metaphorical curtain.
I'd like to laugh but nothing strikes me funny
The speaker continues to express a difficulty in finding humor or joy in life.
Now my world's a faded pastel, well
A repetition of the description of the current world as faded and lacking vibrancy.
I guess I'm luckier than some folks
Reaffirmation of relative luck compared to others in terms of experiencing love.
I know the thrill of loving you
The speaker acknowledges the thrill and significance of loving the departed individual.
That alone is more than I was created for
Despite any shortcomings, the love experienced alone is considered a substantial fulfillment.
Cause I was born to be blue
Final reaffirmation of the speaker's inherent predisposition towards a blue, melancholic existence.
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