Home of the Blues
Joaquin Phoenix's Melancholic Journey: Home of the Blues
Lyrics
Just around the corner there's heartache
There is heartache just around the corner, symbolizing proximity to emotional pain.
Down the street that losers use
The street mentioned is frequented by those who have experienced failure or misfortune.
If you can wade in through the teardrops
One can enter this world of sadness by navigating through tears, suggesting emotional struggles.
You'll find me at the home of the blues
The singer can be found in the midst of the blues, indicating a personal connection to sorrow.
I walk and cry while my heartbeat
While walking, the singer cries, and their heartbeat syncs with the dragging of their shoes, implying a heavy heart.
Keeps time with the drag of my shoes
The singer's environment is gloomy, with no sunlight entering through their window.
The sun never shines through this window of mine
Describes the darkness and somber atmosphere in the singer's place, reinforcing the theme of the blues.
It's dark at the home of the blues
Despite the melancholy, the home is filled with bittersweet memories.
Oh, but the place is filled with the sweetest mem'ries
The memories are sweet, but they bring tears, emphasizing the complexity of emotions.
Mem'ries so sweet that I cry
Expresses the emotional impact of dreams, leaving the singer feeling profoundly upset.
Dreams that I've had left me feeling so bad
The singer contemplates giving up and succumbing to despair.
I just want to give up and lay down and die
If the listener has recently experienced heartbreak, they are invited to join the singer, as misery loves company.
So if you've just lost your sweetheart
Reiterates the idea of nearby heartache and the availability of solace at the singer's place.
And it seems there's no good way to choose
Suggests that in times of distress, it may feel challenging to make a positive choice.
Come along with me, misery loves company
Invites those in misery to join the singer, emphasizing a shared experience of sorrow.
You're welcome at the home of the blues
Confirms the singer's willingness to welcome others to their home of the blues.
Just around the corner there's heartache
Repeats the earlier mention of nearby heartache, reinforcing the pervasive theme.
Down the street that losers use
Reiterates the idea of a street used by those facing defeat or disappointment.
If you can wade in through the teardrops
Restates the notion of entering the world of blues through tears, emphasizing the emotional journey.
You'll find me at the home of the blues
The singer can be found dwelling in the home of the blues, underlining their connection to sorrow.
Yeah, you're gonna find me at the home of the blues
Affirms that the singer is unmistakably present in the home of the blues.
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