Lyrics
Walkin' on the shore
Feeling the pain while walking along the shore.
Feelin' mighty bad
Experiencing intense sadness.
These have been the worst
Describing the current state as the worst blues ever.
Ol' blues I ever had
Referring to deep emotional distress since a significant loss.
So far
Expressing the duration of the emotional struggle.
Since you've gone
Acknowledging the departure of a loved one.
So far
Reiterating the impact of the absence.
Clouds around my brain
Describing a mental fog or confusion.
How can I drain
Questioning how to overcome the emotional turmoil.
These Gulf Coast Blues away?
Expressing a desire to alleviate the Gulf Coast Blues.
Talkin' to myself
Engaging in internal dialogue filled with self-deception.
Tellin' me lies
Conveying a sense of uncertainty and doubt.
Wonderin' if the tide
Contemplating the possibility of positive change or recovery.
Will ever rise
Expressing skepticism about the return of happier times.
Again
Reiterating the impact of the loved one's absence.
Since you've gone
Acknowledging the recurring emotional struggle.
Again
Highlighting the ongoing impact of the departure.
Clouds around my brain
Describing a persistent mental fog or confusion.
How can I drain
Repeating the question of how to overcome the emotional turmoil.
These Gulf Coast Blues away?
Expressing a continued desire to alleviate the Gulf Coast Blues.
Ships a-comin' in
Observing the arrival of ships, potentially symbolizing hope.
Fog around the shore
Describing a foggy atmosphere, possibly representing uncertainty.
Wonderin' if you'll be
Wondering if the departed loved one will return.
Waitin' at my door
Anticipating the possibility of a reunion at the door.
Tonight
Referring to the evening and the hopeful anticipation of a return.
Oh Lord
Invoking a sense of yearning or plea to a higher power.
Tonight
Reiterating the hope for a reunion tonight.
Clouds around my brain
Describing a persistent mental fog or confusion.
How can I drain
Repeating the question of how to overcome the emotional turmoil.
These Gulf Coast Blues away?
Expressing a continued desire to alleviate the Gulf Coast Blues.
If love is an ocean where all the rivers end
Reflecting on the depth of love as an ocean and the accompanying emotional struggle (blues) while waiting for resolution.
Blues must be the feelin' while you're waitin' for the wind
Suggesting that blues is the emotional state experienced during the anticipation of change or relief.
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