Blue Moanin'
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Lyrics
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You do your livin'
And it's a what you do
Did you listen to what your daddy say
Or did you find a moment
And just drift away?
Blue, blue moanin'
Blue, blue moanin'
It's really comin' through
You're always right
'Til the payment's due
It's due, now you're blue
Go down dancin'
With what they call the grind
You do some relaxin'
When you've done your time
When you've done your time
And you think you're through
You find them on your doorstep
Now it's time to move
Blue, blue moanin'
It's on it's way to you
Blue, blue moanin'
It's really comin' through
You're always right
'Til the payment's due
It's due, now you're blue
Blue, blue moanin'
It's on it's way to you
You know it's comin'
Blue, blue moanin'
It's really comin' through
You know you're right
'Til the payment's due
Now it's due, I find you blue
The lyrics of "Blue Moanin'" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive deals with the consequences of one's actions and the price that ultimately has to be paid. The first two lines, "Blue moanin', go down so good / You do your livin' / And it's what you do," suggests that the subject of the song is something that feels good and is a part of the person's lifestyle. However, the line "Did you listen to what your daddy say / Or did you find a moment / And just drift away?" implies that the person has perhaps indulged in something that goes against their upbringing or their values.
The song's title and repeated use of the color blue emphasize the subject's feelings of sadness and regret. The line "You're always right / 'Til the payment's due / It's due, now you're blue" suggests that the person has been living recklessly and defiantly, but is now experiencing the consequences of their actions. The line "When you've done your time / And you think you're through / You find them on your doorstep / Now it's time to move" implies that the person has faced punishment or consequences for their actions, but just when they think it's over, they discover that more problems are on the way.
Overall, the song seems to be cautioning against indulging in things that go against one's values or upbringing, and reminds listeners that actions have consequences. The use of the color blue and the repeated phrase "blue moanin'" creates a somber tone that reinforces this message.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moanin', go down so good
The feeling of melancholy is so satisfying and comforting
You do your livin'
Feeling the blues is a part of life
And it's a what you do
It's a habit one cannot avoid
Did you listen to what your daddy say
Did you learn from the lessons of the past or not?
Or did you find a moment
Did you let the blues wash away your worries even for a little while?
And just drift away?
And let yourself be carried away by the music?
Blue, blue moanin'
Feeling the blues so deep it's blue like the sky
It's on it's way to you
The blues will find you eventually
It's really comin' through
It's inevitable
You're always right
Being confident in your ways and beliefs
'Til the payment's due
Until you face the consequences of your actions
It's due, now you're blue
Now that the payment is due, you're feeling the blues
Go down dancin'
To dance away your stresses
With what they call the grind
With a dance that symbolizes hard work and perseverance
You do some relaxin'
To find solace and relaxation amidst the struggle
When you've done your time
When you've done your share of hard work and labor
And you think you're through
Thinking you've already overcome the challenges
You find them on your doorstep
But the blues will still find you
Now it's time to move
It's time to start fresh and move on from the struggle
You know it's comin'
You know that feeling of melancholy will come
You know you're right
Being certain that you know what's best
Now it's due, I find you blue
But now that the payment is due, you're still feeling the blues
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Turner
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