Ol' Rag Blues
Reflections of Life: Ol' Rag Blues Unveiled
Lyrics
When you look into a mirror tell me what do you see?
Questioning what one sees when looking at themselves in a mirror.
Is it Pictures of Lily crying, you know what I mean?
Reference to a song ("Pictures of Lily") about a person crying, asking if the listener understands.
I've been livin' high, I've been livin' low
Experiencing highs and lows in life.
Like a bird in the sky this is the way to go
Comparing oneself to a free-spirited bird in flight as the preferred way of living.
What you gonna do with those faded blues you wear?
Questioning what actions will be taken regarding worn-out or faded blue clothing.
What you gonna do with those ol' rag blues?
Pondering what to do with feelings of desolation or sadness symbolized by old ragged blues.
What you gonna do with those ol' blue jeans you wear?
Similar to the previous line, asking what will be done with old, worn blue jeans.
Ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues
Repetition emphasizing the theme of feeling down or desolate represented by 'ol' rag blues'.
Did you think it was forever? Well now you know
Realization that something once thought permanent is not.
The summer sun keeps shining, shine through the blue
Optimistic reference to the sun continuing to shine, symbolizing hope through difficult times.
I've been livin' high, I've been livin' low
Continuation of experiencing highs and lows in life.
Never give up tryin', oh no, no, no
Encouragement to persist and not give up despite challenges.
What you gonna do with those faded blues you wear?
Reiteration of questioning what actions will be taken regarding faded or worn-out blues.
What you gonna do with those ol' rag blues?
Repeating the contemplation of dealing with feelings of desolation or sadness.
What you gonna do with those ol' blue jeans you wear?
Reiteration of questioning what will be done with old, worn blue jeans.
Ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues
Reemphasis on the theme of feeling down or desolate symbolized by 'ol' rag blues'.
I can hear you callin' somewhere in the blue
Sensing or perceiving someone reaching out for help amidst feeling blue or sad.
Can you hear me callin' for you? For you?
Asking if the listener can hear the singer calling out for them in their time of need.
What you gonna do with those ol' blue jeans you wear?
Reiterating the question about what actions will be taken with old, worn blue jeans.
Ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues
Final repetition emphasizing the theme of feeling down or desolate represented by 'ol' rag blues'.
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