The Blues
Ada Moore Jimmy Rushing & Buck Clayton Lyrics

This is a song about heartbreak and the singer's longing for their lost love, as expressed through the form of blues. The singer begins by expressing their dislike for the evening sun going down, as it reminds them of their lover's departure from their town. The repetition of this line in the song emphasizes the sadness and despair the singer is feeling. The verse ends by naming the reason for this sorrow, as the singer's lover has left them.

In the following verse, the singer expresses their fear of feeling the same way tomorrow as they do today. They say that if they do feel the same, they will pack up their truck and leave as well. The desperation in this line shows how deeply the singer is affected by the loss of their lover. They are considering leaving everything behind in order to escape their pain.

The chorus of the song introduces the image of a St. Louis woman with a diamond ring, who has pulled the man the singer loves away from them. The use of the third-person perspective in this part of the song allows for a broader reflection on the situation. It is clear that this particular woman is the reason why the singer is feeling so much pain. The chorus repeats the phrase "I got the St. Louis blues" several times, reinforcing the idea that the singer is deeply hurt.

The final verse reflects on the singer's love for their baby, comparing it to the love of a school boy for his pie or a Kentucky colonel for his mint 'n rye. This is a beautiful representation of the depth of the singer's feelings. They love their man until the day they die, emphasizing the sincerity and permanence of their love.