Born to Play the Blues
Soulful Reflections: Embracing Life's Blues
Lyrics
Oh, Johnny why you been so cold?
Expressing concern or disappointment with Johnny's distant or unresponsive behavior.
Jimmy Reed is on the radio
Noticing that Jimmy Reed's music is playing on the radio.
Singing "Baby What you Want me to Do"
Referencing a Jimmy Reed song, "Baby What you Want me to Do," possibly relating to relationship dynamics.
Another bottle of red's gone right to my head
Drinking another bottle of red wine, indicating a coping mechanism.
It helps me stay the same
Red wine helps the speaker maintain a sense of self or stability.
Then I tell them that I'm too proud to change
Asserting pride and resistance to change, possibly in the face of challenges.
You and I, we were born to play the blues
Addressing a shared identity with someone (possibly Johnny) and a common affinity for playing blues music.
What do we got to lose?
Pondering the potential risks or consequences associated with playing the blues.
How long can we chase the wind
Raising questions about the sustainability of chasing elusive goals or desires.
Don't we know that she always wins
Recognizing the inevitability of not always achieving what one pursues.
What are we trying to prove?
Questioning the purpose or meaning behind persistent efforts.
You and I, we were born to play the blues
Reiterating the shared identity of being born to play the blues.
What do we got to lose?
Revisiting the contemplation of potential losses associated with playing the blues.
Think I call little Jenny back in the morning
Considering reaching out to Jenny in the morning, possibly to express feelings more genuinely.
When I can tell her I love her with a little more truth
Expressing a desire to convey genuine love and emotions to Jenny.
I know that you think that we just ain't enough but
Addressing the perception that they may not be sufficient.
I tell myself that the songs that measure up
Reassuring oneself that their songs have merit or value.
And sometimes I even think it's true
Admitting occasional doubt but acknowledging the potential truth in their music.
You and I, we were born to play the blues
Reaffirming the shared identity of being born to play the blues.
What've we got into?
Revisiting the contemplation of potential losses associated with playing the blues.
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