Lyrics
Some folks were meant to live in clover
Some people are destined to have a fortunate and comfortable life ("live in clover").
But they are such a chosen few
This fortunate life is reserved for only a few chosen individuals.
And clover being green
The symbol of good fortune, "clover," is typically green.
Is something I've never seen
The singer has never experienced this kind of good fortune ("never seen").
'Cause I was born to be blue
The singer believes they were destined for a life marked by sadness or melancholy ("born to be blue").
When there's a yellow moon above me
Under a night sky with a yellow moon, others see beauty in moonbeams.
They say there's moonbeams I should view, I should view
There's a suggestion that the singer should appreciate the beauty of moonbeams.
But moonbeams being gold
However, the singer cannot appreciate this beauty as it is elusive or unattainable ("something I can't behold").
Are something I can't behold
The singer's inherent nature prevents them from experiencing certain joys ("born to be blue").
'Cause I was born to be blue
When I met you
When the singer encountered the person addressed, the world seemed joyful and vibrant.
The world was bright and sunny
Upon the person's departure, the singer's world became gloomy and dark.
When you left the curtain fell
The metaphor of a falling curtain signifies the end of happiness and the onset of sadness.
I'd like to laugh
The singer would like to find humor or joy, but nothing seems amusing.
But nothing strikes me funny
The singer is unable to find anything in life that brings happiness or laughter.
Now my world's a faded pastel, well
The singer's world has become dull and lacking vibrancy ("faded pastel").
I guess I'm luckier than some folks
The singer acknowledges that despite their inherent sadness, they have experienced the joy of loving the addressed person.
I've known the thrill of lovin' you
This love experience is considered fortunate and exceeds the singer's expected purpose or destiny.
And that alone is more than I was created for
Loving the addressed person is more than the singer believes they were created or meant for.
'Cause I was born to be blue
The singer reiterates their inherent disposition towards sadness ("born to be blue").
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