Bye Bye Blues
A. Williams Lyrics
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I never dreamed that it could be
But now I realize since I saw you smile
There's only happiness for me
So
Bye bye blues
Bye bye blues
Birds sing
Sun is shining
No more pining
Just we two
Smiling thru
Don't sigh
Don't cry
Bye bye blues
Blues
The lyrics of A. Williams' song "Bye Bye Blues" seem to be about the realization of true happiness after experiencing sadness and disappointment in a relationship. The first verse expresses the surprise and realization after seeing the person they love smile, stating that the singer had never expected to see it happen. The joy and contentment that this brings them is made evident in the rest of the song through lines such as "there's only happiness for me" and "smiling thru". The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "bye bye blues", which can be interpreted as a farewell to the sadness and pain previously experienced in the relationship, as it has been replaced with happiness.
The following verse offers imagery of happy surroundings, such as ringing bells, singing birds, and sunshine. This is juxtaposed with the previous feelings of pining and sadness, indicating a shift to a more optimistic outlook. The final two lines, "don't sigh, don't cry", can be interpreted as advice not to dwell on the past hardships, but instead to focus on the current joy.
Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of finding happiness and moving on from past troubles, indicating a positive outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
Your smile was unexpected and it made me very happy.
I never dreamed that it could be
I never imagined that you would smile at me or that I could be so happy.
But now I realize since I saw you smile
Since I saw you smile, I've come to the realization that happiness is possible for me.
There's only happiness for me
Now that I've seen your smile, I know that I can only find happiness from now on.
So bye bye blues
Goodbye to my sadness and troubles.
Bells ring
The world is filled with joy and celebration.
Birds sing
Nature is rejoicing with me.
Sun is shining
The world is full of light and warmth.
No more pining
I am no longer longing for what I cannot have.
Just we two
It's just you and me, together in happiness.
Smiling thru
We are smiling and happy despite any obstacles or challenges.
Don't sigh
There's no need to be sad or discouraged.
Don't cry
There's no need to cry because we are happy.
Bye bye blues
Goodbye to sadness and hello to happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BERT LOWN, FREDERICK L HAMM, DAVID BENNETT, CHAUNCEY GRAY
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