Born To Be Blue
Helen Merrill Lyrics

Some folks were meant to live in clover,
There are some people who are destined to have a life of luxury and ease.

But they are such a chosen few.
However, those people are rare and few in number.

And clover being green is something I've never seen
I have never experienced a life of good fortune, represented by the metaphorical 'green clover'.

'Cause I was born to be blue.
My destiny has always been to lead a difficult and sorrowful life, symbolized by the 'blue' color.

When there's a yellow moon above me,
Even when there is happiness around me,

They say there's moonbeams I should view
Some people might see opportunities and positivity.

But moonbeams being gold are something I can't behold
Unfortunately, those things are out of my reach.

'Cause I was born to be blue.
Just as before, my destiny is one of sadness and hardship.

When I met you the world was bright and sunny
When I was with you, my life felt full of joy and possibility.

When you left the curtain fell
But when you left, everything changed for the worse.

I'd like to laugh but nothing strikes me funny
Even when I want to be happy, there is nothing that can bring me joy.

Now my world's a faded pastel
My life is now dull and muted, losing any brightness it had before.

Well, I guess I'm luckier than some folks,
Still, I am aware that there are people who have it worse than I do.

I've known the thrill of loving you.
Despite the hardship, I am grateful for the experience of having once loved and been loved.

And that alone is more than I was created for
In fact, that experience gives me a sense of fulfillment beyond what I thought was possible.

'Cause I was born to be blue.
Ultimately, though, my life's path was always meant to be one of melancholy and struggle.