I've Got the Blues
Wishing Away the Blues: Paddy Roberts' Musical Journey
Lyrics
Oh I wish I were a bushman for a bushman's brain's are small
Expresses a desire to have a simple mind like a bushman, implying a wish for a carefree life.
Or perhaps a politician with scarcely brains at all
Suggests that being a politician with limited intelligence might be preferable to the singer's current situation.
And I sometimes sit and wonder just what I'd like to be
The singer ponders different identities, indicating dissatisfaction with their own life.
Cos I'm quite sure by thunder I'd be anything but me
Strongly desires to be anyone but themselves, feeling unhappy or unsatisfied with their current state of being.
Cos I've got the blues, got the blues
Expresses feeling of deep sadness and melancholy.
My pa's in jail and momma's on the booze
Highlights family troubles - father in jail, mother struggling with alcoholism.
My sister's just a riddle and my brother's on the fiddle
Describes familial issues: sister's mysterious behavior and brother's involvement in dubious activities.
I've got the blues, blues, blues
Reiterates the feeling of sadness or depression.
Oh I wish I had a guitar I know it sounds absurd
Expresses a wish for a musical talent or a different way to express oneself.
I'd dye my hair and sing so no one understands a word
Desires to change appearance and sing in a way that nobody can understand, possibly as an escape from reality.
And I'd wiggle and I'd waggle and all the kids would shriek
Imagines performing in a way that would entertain children.
And very soon I'd make myself a thousand bucks a week
Desires financial success through music, potentially as a means to alleviate current problems.
But I've got the blues, got the blues
Reiterates the feeling of deep sadness or depression.
Cos no one will except my I.O.U's
Expresses frustration over inability to have debts accepted.
My creditors are many, daren't even spend a penny
Highlights financial difficulties - many creditors and extreme caution in spending.
I got the blues, blues, blues
Reinforces the overwhelming feeling of sadness or depression due to financial strain.
Oh I wish I were a filmstar I'd tell you what I'd do
Expresses a desire for a glamorous and luxurious life as a film star.
My bossom would be forty or maybe forty two
References a desired physical appearance and suggests materialistic aspirations.
And I'd have a sugar daddy to keep me company
Desires a wealthy companion for company and financial support.
As sure as my name's Paddy that's just the life for me
Asserts a preference for a life of luxury and comfort.
But I've got the blues, got the blues
Reiterates the feeling of deep sadness or depression.
The kind of blues that I can never lose
Emphasizes the persistent and inescapable nature of the singer's blues or sadness.
And I sometimes sit and wonder if it's better six feet under
Contemplates whether death might be a preferable alternative to their current state of despair.
I got the blues, blues, blues
Reinforces the overwhelming feeling of deep sadness or depression.
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