Alessia Cara (born Alessia Caracciolo on July 11, 1996) is a Canadian singe… Read Full Bio ↴Alessia Cara (born Alessia Caracciolo on July 11, 1996) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. She is currently signed to EP Entertainment/Def Jam Recordings and is best known for Here, her debut single from her debut album. Prior to her work with EP Entertainment/Def Jam, Cara was known for her acoustic song covers on YouTube.

Born in Brampton, Ontario, she wrote poetry and did theater at a young age. At 10, she began playing guitar and taught herself how to play various songs. At 13, she began her own YouTube channel where she posted covers of songs that she performed. She signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings at the age of 18. Cara released her debut single in April 2015. Here was called a "song for everyone who secretly hates parties" by MTV. The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week. On May 5, 2015, the song was chosen as a can't-miss track by SPIN Magazine, listed as a must hear song by Cosmopolitan, and included on Billboard's "20 Pop Songs You Need For Your Summer Playlist" in June 2015.

Her debut album, "Know-It-All" was released on November 13, 2015 containing the singles "Seventeen", "Here", "Wild Things", and "Scars to Your Beautiful".

Her sophomore album, "The Pains of Growing" was released on November 30, 2018 containing the singles "Growing Pains", "Not Today", "Trust My Lonely", "A Little More", and "Out of Love".

Alessia released an EP in between her second and third albums called "This Summer" on September 6, 2019 which has six songs including "Rooting for You" and "Ready".

Her third album, "In the Meantime" was released on September 24, 2021 and contains the singles "Sweet Dream", "Shapeshifter", "Best Days", and "You Let Me Down".

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Alessia Cara Lyrics

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Don't wish it away
Don't look at it like it's forever
Between you and me I could honestly say that things can only get better

And while I'm away
Dust out the demons inside
And it won't be long before you and me run
To the place in our hearts where we hide

And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why they call it the blues

Stare into space
Picture my face in your hands
Live for each second without hesitation
And never forget I'm your man

Wait on me girl
Cry in the night if it helps
Oh more than ever I simply love you
More than I love life itself

And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why they call it the blues

Wait on me girl
Cry in the night if it helps
But more than ever I simply love you
More than I love life itself

And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why they call it the blues

Laughing like children, living like lovers
And I guess that's why they call it the blues

Laughing like children, living like lovers
And I guess that's why they call it the blues

Overall Meaning

The song "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Alessia Cara is a cover of the original song written and performed by Elton John. The lyrics in the song convey a message of hope, love, and perseverance through troubled times. The first verse begins with "Don't wish it away", telling the listener to appreciate and savor the present moment instead of wanting it to pass quickly. The next line, "Don't look at it like it's forever", encourages the listener to acknowledge that things may not always be good, but they won't last forever. The chorus continues with the sentiment that spending time with loved ones, enjoying each other's company and letting go of worries is what brings happiness and joy to life. John's lyric "Time on my hands could be time spent with you." is related to the fact that he was touring during the height of his career and missing spending time with his family.

The second verse tells the listener to face their inner demons and find inner peace, before coming back to the ones they love. The lines advise to cherish every moment and live life without fear; this can be seen in the lines" live for each second without hesitation". The song continues with reassurance that the singer will always be there for the listener, with the line "never forget I'm your man". The song finishes with the chorus, emphasizing the importance of love, laughter, and intimacy.

Overall, the song is about finding comfort in joyous moments in life, and in the people who make those moments happen. It is about the importance of cherishing your loved ones and living life to the fullest, without fear or hesitations.

I Guess That's Why They Call It The BluesAlessia Cara Lyrics

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Alessia Cara Lyrics