I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues
Embracing Life's Melodies: Unveiling the Essence of 'The Blues'
Lyrics
Don't wish it away
Advises against wanting time to pass quickly or ignoring the present.
Don't look at it like it's forever
Suggests not perceiving a situation as everlasting or permanent.
Between you and me, I could honestly say
Expresses an honest belief that circumstances will improve.
That things can only get better
Conveys optimism about the future, emphasizing a positive outlook.
And while I'm away
While the speaker is away, urges confronting inner struggles or challenges.
Dust out the demons inside
Suggests clearing emotional burdens or inner conflicts during the absence.
And it won't be long before you and me run
Foresees a reunion in the near future, returning to a shared emotional space.
To the place in our hearts where we hide
Refers to a metaphorical place in the heart where emotions are hidden.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Speculates on the reason for calling a certain emotional state "the blues."
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Values the time available and suggests spending it with a loved one.
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Describes a joyful and carefree state, comparing it to the innocence of children.
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Depicts passionate and intense moments, using the metaphor of thunder under covers.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reiterates the association between a particular emotional state and "the blues."
Just stare into space
Encourages contemplation or daydreaming, possibly about the absent person.
Picture my face in your hands
Imagines the lover holding the speaker's face, emphasizing intimacy.
Live for each second without hesitation
Urges living in the moment without hesitation, valuing each second.
And never forget I'm your man
Asserts a commitment to the relationship, declaring the speaker as "your man."
Wait on me, girl
Asks for patience and signals emotional support during the speaker's absence.
Cry in the night if it helps
Allows the expression of emotions, even if it involves crying in the night.
But more than ever I simply love you
Declares an increased and uncomplicated love for the partner.
More than I love life itself
Expresses an intense love surpassing even the importance of life itself.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Repeats the association of a particular emotional state with "the blues."
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Reiterates the value of time, emphasizing spending it with the loved one.
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Recalls the carefree and passionate aspects of life shared with a lover.
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Uses vivid imagery to describe intense moments of closeness and passion.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reaffirms the emotional connection to the state known as "the blues."
Wait on me, girl
Requests patience again, indicating the importance of waiting for the speaker.
Cry in the night if it helps
Acknowledges the emotional release through crying, emphasizing the partner's role.
But more than ever I simply love you
Restates the profound and simple love for the partner.
More than I love life itself
Emphasizes the depth of love surpassing the significance of life itself.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Repeats the connection between a particular emotional state and "the blues."
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Reiterates the importance of time spent with the loved one.
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Recalls the carefree and passionate aspects of life shared with a lover.
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Uses vivid imagery to describe intense moments of closeness and passion.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Concludes by repeating the association of a certain emotional state with "the blues."
(Laughing like children, living like lovers)
Repeats the joyful and carefree state mentioned earlier in the song.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reiterates the association of a particular emotional state with "the blues."
(Laughing like children, living like lovers)
Repeats the joyful and carefree state mentioned earlier in the song.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Reiterates the association of a particular emotional state with "the blues."
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Concludes the song, repeating the connection between a certain emotional state and "the blues."
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