Born to Be Blue
Embracing the Melancholy: Born to Be Blue's Poetic Tale
Lyrics
Some folks were meant to live in clover
Some individuals are destined to lead a fortunate life.
But they are such a chosen few, chosen few
Only a few are chosen to experience such a life.
And clover being green
Clover, a symbol of good fortune, is green.
Is something I've never seen
The speaker has never experienced such good fortune.
Cause I was born to be blue
The speaker believes their destiny is to feel melancholy or sad.
When there's a yellow moon above me
When there's a yellow moon, traditionally associated with romance.
They say there's moonbeams I should view, I should view
There are expectations for the speaker to see romantic moonbeams.
But moonbeams being gold
Moonbeams, though golden, are beyond the speaker's reach.
Are something I can't behold
The speaker cannot experience the expected romantic beauty.
Cause I was born to be blue
Reiterates the belief that the speaker's destiny is to feel blue or melancholic.
When I met you
Recalls a brighter and sunny time when the speaker met someone.
The world was bright and sunny
Expresses a positive atmosphere during the initial meeting.
When you left the curtain fell
After the person leaves, the speaker's world becomes gloomy.
I'd like to laugh
Desires to laugh, but finds nothing amusing.
But nothing strikes me funny
The speaker is unable to find humor in the current situation.
Now my world's a faded pastel, oh well
Describes the speaker's world as dull and lacking vibrancy.
I guess I'm luckier than some folks
Acknowledges that, despite challenges, the speaker has experienced love.
Woo woo woo
Expresses a feeling of luck compared to others.
I've known the thrill of lovin' you, lovin' you
Highlights the thrill of loving someone as a fortunate aspect.
And that alone is more than I was created for
Love alone is considered a significant purpose for the speaker's existence.
Cause I was born to be blue
Reaffirms the belief that the speaker's destiny is to feel blue.
When I met you
Repeats the memory of a bright and sunny world when the person was present.
The world was bright and sunny
Emphasizes the positive atmosphere during the initial meeting.
When you left the curtain fell
After the person leaves, the speaker's world becomes gloomy.
I'd like to laugh
Desires to laugh, but finds nothing amusing.
But nothing strikes me funny
The speaker is unable to find humor in the current situation.
Now my world's a faded pastel, oh well
Describes the speaker's world as dull and lacking vibrancy.
I guess I'm luckier than some folks
Reiterates the feeling of being luckier than others due to love.
I've known the thrill of lovin' you, lovin' you
Highlights the thrill of loving someone as a fortunate aspect.
And that alone is more than I was created for
Love alone is considered a significant purpose for the speaker's existence.
Cause I was born to be blue
Reaffirms the belief that the speaker's destiny is to feel blue.
Woo woo
Concludes with an exclamation expressing the emotional depth of feeling blue.
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