Always Had the Blues
Embracing Life's Melancholy: "Always Had the Blues" Meaning Explored
Lyrics
I don't care if you're young and pretty
I am indifferent to your youth and beauty.
That's just youth and good genes
Youthfulness and good genetics don't matter to me.
I don't care if you're big in the city
Your prominence in the city is of no significance to me.
Nothing at all, is what that means
Nothing substantial is implied by your urban success.
I don't care if you think I'm ruthless
I don't care if you perceive me as ruthless.
I've got no more sleep to lose
I have no more time for sleep.
I don't care what you think the truth is
Your interpretation of truth doesn't concern me.
I have always had the blues
I've always experienced a sense of melancholy or depression.
I may seem content i seethe and I resent
Despite appearing content, I harbor resentment and inner turmoil.
I have always had the blues
This line reiterates the enduring presence of the blues in the singer's life.
Smiling ear to ear bitterness and fear
Even when smiling, there's bitterness and fear in the singer's emotions.
I have always had the blues
The perpetual experience of the blues is emphasized once again.
Being loved is overrated
The singer considers being loved as overrated.
But sometimes one cannot refuse
There are moments when one cannot reject love, but hate is often reciprocated.
Only hate is reciprocated
The singer always receives hate rather than reciprocal love.
I have always had the blues
Reiterating the enduring presence of the blues in the singer's life.
I may seem content i seethe and I resent
Despite appearing content, resentment and inner turmoil persist.
I have always had the blues
The blues are an ongoing theme in the singer's life.
Smiling ear to ear bitterness and fear
Even when smiling, bitterness and fear persist.
I have always had the blues
The enduring presence of the blues is highlighted again.
I don't care if you're like a flower
Your beauty is of no use to me.
You do not have what I need
What I need is not found in your attractive qualities.
I don't want your healing power
The singer rejects the healing power offered by someone.
All I want to do is bleed
The singer desires only to express pain and suffering.
I may seem content i seethe and I resent
Despite appearances, there is resentment and inner turmoil.
I have always had the blues
The singer consistently experiences the blues.
Smiling ear to ear bitterness and fear
Even with a smile, there is bitterness and fear.
I have always had the blues
The enduring presence of the blues is reiterated.
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