Still Got the Blues
Echoes of Longing: Chuck Berry's Poetic Blues Tale
Lyrics
How many times have you heard this song
Expressing familiarity with the song; posing a rhetorical question to the audience about their exposure to it.
If I had what he has, my blues would be gone
Comparing one's own situation to another person's, suggesting that having what the other person has would alleviate their blues.
But, I've got the blues, nothing but the blues, for you
Affirming the presence of the blues, emphasizing that it is solely for a specific person (referred to as "you").
I could have been happy with fortune in vain
Reflecting on missed opportunities for happiness despite possessing material wealth.
I have everything that a poor man could name
Acknowledging the possession of everything a poor man could desire, but the presence of the blues persists.
But, I still have the blues, nothing but the blues for you
Reiterating the continued experience of the blues, specifically associated with the same person ("you").
Sergeants all over think that I've found
Suggesting that others believe the singer has found something positive, possibly a relationship.
Someone who'd even give me piece of mine
Expressing the desire for peace of mind from someone in their life.
Talkin' the unknown, out of my head
Referencing confusion or disturbance, possibly caused by the unknown or unresolved issues.
I just can't remember I think that I've said
Acknowledging forgetfulness about something said or done in the past.
Give me chance and take me back
Requesting a chance to be taken back, implying a desire for reconciliation.
You'll see a change in the way I act
Promising a change in behavior if given the opportunity.
'Cause I got the blues, nothing but the blues for you
Reiterating the enduring presence of the blues, directed towards the same person ("you").
Sergeants all over think that I've found
Repeating the notion that others perceive the singer as having found something positive.
Someone who'd even give me piece of mine
Expressing the desire for someone who can provide peace of mind.
Talkin' the unknown, out of my head
Referring to thoughts or statements that are unclear or incomprehensible.
I just can't remember I think that I've said
Admitting difficulty in recalling previous statements or thoughts.
Give me chance and take me back
Requesting another chance for reconciliation and change.
You'll see a change in the way I act
Promising a noticeable change in behavior if given another chance.
I won't have the blues, no, no blues for you
Asserting that the blues will no longer be present if granted another chance ("no, no blues for you").
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