Beautiful Blue
Embracing Beautiful Blues: Unveiling the Depths of Self-Reflection
Lyrics
My father once built me
Reflects on a creation by the father, possibly metaphorical, suggesting protection or identity.
A beautiful shell
The created shell is described as beautiful, indicating a positive aspect to the protection or identity.
I could crawl back inside it
Suggests a desire to retreat into the protective shell to avoid social interactions or difficulties.
Avoid all the crowds
Expresses a preference for solitude and avoidance of crowds or public spaces.
My mother once told me
A mother's advice acknowledging equality, emphasizing humility to the speaker named Lu.
My darling Lu
Personal endearment to Lu, reinforcing the importance of the message.
You’re no better than anyone
Repetition emphasizes the idea that nobody is inherently superior or inferior to others.
They’re no better than you
-They’re no better than you
-Well perhaps she’s right
The speaker contemplates the possibility of the mother's advice being true, acknowledging self-doubt.
And perhaps it’s true
-Cause I feel pretty bad and they seem pretty blue
Expresses a sense of discomfort or guilt, contrasting with the perceived sadness of others.
All marching in lines
Describes a collective experience of conformity, hesitation, and fear of change or uncertainty.
Fiercely shaking our heads
-Quite sure we don’t like it
-But afraid it will end
-So let’s spin in circles
Suggests a cycle of repetitive behaviors, possibly implying the cyclical nature of life's challenges.
And let’s throw back our heads
-Then fall down beside me love
-And we’ll stand up again
-And we’ll fall down again
Highlights the inevitability of facing challenges repeatedly.
Are we all the same
Raises questions about individuality and whether everyone is fundamentally the same despite appearances.
Just the same sane fools
-Frightened by love and in love with our rules
Addresses the universal fear of love and the paradoxical attraction to established societal norms.
I wanna be loved for my beautiful blue
Desire for acceptance based on the speaker's unique qualities, represented by the metaphor of 'beautiful blue.'
I want you to show me the blue within you
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