Played by the Blues
Heartache's Encore: Battling the Blues
Lyrics
I was cruisin' along like nothing was wrong
I was cruising through life without problems.
Then you crept in like a sad and lonely song
You entered my life quietly, like a sad and lonely song.
Lord I wish I was over you
Expressing a desire to move on from a past relationship.
My beating heart knows it aint' true
Despite the wish, my heart knows it's not genuine.
Once again, I've been played by the blues
Once again, the emotional pain of heartbreak returns, symbolized as being "played by the blues."
Thought I was past all the hurting
Believed I had overcome the pain and tears of the past.
And done with the crying
Thought I had moved on, but the reality is different.
If I told you I was yeah I'd only be lying
If claiming to be over it, it would be a lie because thoughts of you still affect me.
Cus the very thought of you, feelings I can't lose
Emotions and memories of you linger, causing difficulty in letting go.
Once again, I've been played by the blues
Reiteration of being emotionally manipulated by the blues once again.
And these blues ain't a game they get down just the same
The blues are not a trivial matter; they have a significant impact every time.
Every time I play the house always wins
Metaphorically comparing life to a game where the blues always prevail.
And I wish I were able to walk away from the table
Expressing a desire to break free but finding it challenging.
I keep buying it
Continuing to invest emotionally despite the repeated losses.
Getting burned again
Experiencing emotional pain again, similar to being burned.
I get played by the blues once again
Reiteration of being played by the blues once again.
Day after day I'm still feeling this pain
Despite the passing of time, the emotional pain persists.
And there ain't much more that I can do
Feeling helpless, with limited options to alleviate the pain.
Cause Lord knows I won't change
Acceptance that personal tendencies or habits won't change.
And I only got myself to blame
Acknowledging personal responsibility for the recurring emotional pain.
Once again, I've been played by the blues
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of being emotionally manipulated by the blues.
And these blues ain't a game they get down just the same
Reiteration of the profound impact of the blues.
Every time I play the house always wins
Highlighting the inevitability of loss in the metaphorical game of life.
And I wish I were able to walk away from the table
Expressing a desire to break free, but the emotional investment continues.
I keep buying it
Continuing to invest emotionally despite the repeated losses.
Getting burned again
Experiencing emotional pain again, similar to being burned.
Yeah here I am
Acknowledging the present reality of being played by the blues.
I get played by the blues once again
Reiteration of the recurring theme of being emotionally manipulated by the blues.
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