Born to Be Blue
Born to Be Blue: Embracing Life's Shades of Emotion
Lyrics
Some folks were meant to live in clover
Some people are destined to live a comfortable and carefree life.
But they are such a chosen few
However, only a select few are fortunate enough to enjoy such a life.
And clover being green
The reference to "clover being green" suggests prosperity and good fortune.
Is something I've never seen
The speaker acknowledges that they have not experienced such prosperity.
'Cause I was born to be blue
The speaker expresses a sense of melancholy, implying that they were destined to experience sadness ("born to be blue").
When there's a yellow moon above me
Under a yellow moon, the speaker reflects on romantic possibilities.
They say there's moonbeams I should view, I should view
There are expectations of seeing moonbeams, symbolizing romantic or positive experiences.
But moonbeams being gold
Despite the expectations, the speaker cannot perceive the positive aspects ("moonbeams being gold").
Are something I can't behold
The inability to behold the positive aspects is reiterated, reinforcing the theme of sadness.
'Cause I was born to be blue
The speaker reiterates their predisposition to a melancholic or "blue" existence.
When I met you
The speaker recalls a time when they met someone, and life seemed bright and joyful.
The world was bright and sunny
The world was full of optimism and positivity when the speaker was in a relationship.
When you left the curtain fell
However, the departure of the person led to a sudden and profound change in the speaker's perspective.
I'd like to laugh
The speaker desires to laugh, but circumstances prevent them from finding joy.
But nothing strikes me funny
Despite efforts, nothing in the speaker's life seems amusing or lighthearted.
Now my world's a faded pastel, well
The speaker describes their current world as faded and lacking vibrant colors, symbolizing a loss of happiness.
I guess I'm luckier than some folks
The speaker acknowledges that, despite the hardships, they consider themselves luckier than some others.
I've known the thrill of lovin' you
They have experienced the thrill of love, a positive aspect of life.
And that alone is more than I was created for
The speaker finds value in the experience of love, suggesting it is a purpose or fulfillment in their life.
'Cause I was born to be blue
The refrain reinforces the overarching theme that the speaker believes they were destined for a melancholic existence.
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