Anything's Better Than Feelin' the Blues

Embracing Saturday Nights: Escaping Heartache with Martina McBride
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Lyrics

I sent myself a dozen roses

Sending myself roses as a self-soothing gesture, perhaps trying to create an illusion of a romantic gesture.

Right before the office closes

Sending the roses just before the office closes, possibly to avoid immediate judgment or to maintain privacy.

Just to make my girlfriends green with envy

Expressing the desire to make friends jealous, hinting at an attempt to appear unaffected by the loss of a relationship.

Ever since I lost you

Reflecting on the impact of losing a significant other and the subsequent emotional turmoil.

All the crazy things I do

Acknowledging engaging in unusual or impulsive behavior as a response to the breakup.

I didn't even know I had it in me.. Oh but

Discovering hidden aspects of oneself while coping with the breakup, despite being unaware of those qualities before.


Hey it's all right

Reassuring oneself that the current state of affairs is acceptable and not a cause for concern.

It's just another Saturday night

Downplaying the significance of the current situation, framing it as just another ordinary Saturday night.

Got nobody.. got no nothin to lose

Expressing a feeling of having nothing to lose and deciding to go out and enjoy the evening.

I'm gonna get dressed up and go downtown

Deciding to dress up and go downtown, indicating a willingness to engage in social activities.

Spread a little misery round

Intending to spread misery, possibly as a way of projecting inner turmoil onto the external world.

Anything's better than feelin the blues

Stating that anything is better than experiencing the emotional pain of the blues.


Found a restaurant on my way

Finding a restaurant and falsely claiming it's one's birthday to enjoy the peculiar experience of off-key singing by the waitstaff.

Told 'em it was my birthday

Creating a scenario to derive amusement from the unusual situation, perhaps as a distraction from personal troubles.

Just to hear the waiters sing off-key

Highlighting the oddity of the situation and finding joy in the unexpected, even if it's imperfect.

I've sprung a loose wire.. that's a fact

Mentioning a loose wire as a metaphor for feeling unsettled or distressed.

Got a strange little monkey on my back

Describing a peculiar burden or issue, possibly referring to an unusual and challenging aspect of life.

But I kinda like the company.. and I guess

Expressing a liking for the company of the strange "monkey on the back," finding comfort in the midst of difficulties.


Hey, it's all right

Reiterating that the current state is acceptable and not a cause for worry.

It's just another Saturday night

Restating the idea that it's just a typical Saturday night with no significant consequences.

Got nobody.. got no nothin to lose.

Affirming the lack of attachments or obligations, emphasizing the freedom to act without constraints.

I'm gonna get dressed up and go downtown

Committing to dressing up and going downtown, showing determination to engage in social activities.

Dance the little monkey around

Planning to dance and enjoy the evening, using physical activity as a means of distraction.

Anything's better than feelin' the blues

Reiterating that anything is better than feeling the emotional pain associated with the blues.


Hey it's alright.

Reassuring oneself once again that the situation is acceptable and not a cause for concern.

It's just another Saturday night

Emphasizing that it's just another ordinary Saturday night with no significant implications.

Got nobody... got no nothin to lose.

Reaffirming the lack of attachments or obligations, highlighting the freedom to act without constraints.

I'm gonna get dressed up and go down town

Reiterating the intention to dress up and go downtown, indicating a persistent desire for social engagement.

Live it up and never live it down

Expressing a commitment to live life to the fullest without regrets, suggesting a determination to overcome challenges.

Anything's better than feelin' the blues

Stating once again that anything is better than experiencing the emotional pain of the blues.

Anything's better than feelin' the blues

Repeating the sentiment that anything is preferable to feeling the emotional distress associated with the blues.

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