Out of the blue
Bailiff Lyrics


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Saving grace
Watching planes at the runway
Mud on your Sunday gown
We drowned out in the sound there
Fingers were wound up in your brown hair

Lost in lust
Oh, your touch it was dangerous
And we were ageless then
It ended in the tension
Spun like motors in the engines

Ring them bells
While you held me for ransom
How we were dancing still
The thrill of it
Your movements
Cued the music in

But I was tryin', waitin', knowin' we were changing
But never breaking through
The song that was playin', fadin', quiet on the station
Oh how I yearn for you
So out of the blue
So out of the blue

Pulled apart
With wounded hearts in the middle
Caught in a civil war
Tried but never proven
You and I against illusions

Cast above
The trackless mud we were standin'
Held in the hands of time
How we tried to vanish
Time, it held no chance

But I was tryin', waitin', knowin' we were changing
But never breaking through
The song that was playin', fadin', quiet on the station
Oh how I yearn for you

While I hide behind the moonlight in my eyes
I wonder if you ever feel it too
Come out of the blue
Out of the blue

But I was tryin', waitin', knowin' we were changing
But never breaking through
The song that was playin', fadin', quiet on the station
Oh how I yearn for you
But tell me, do I ever cross your mind?
In that empty room
I wonder will there ever be a time
When I won't yearn for you




So out of the blue
So out of the blue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Out of the Blue" by Bailiff are about a past relationship that ended in tension but left a strong emotional impact on the singer. The first verse describes a moment between the singer and their partner where they were lost in lust but eventually grew apart as they changed. The second verse talks about how the relationship fell apart, leaving the two parties in a state of heartbreak and disillusionment. In the chorus, the singer expresses his yearning for the past despite knowing that it cannot be regained.


The song is a poignant reflection on the nature of relationships and the nostalgic longing that comes with lost love. It is a powerful representation of the feeling of wanting what you can't have and trying to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The lyrics are emotive and heartfelt, capturing the essence of the intense emotions that come with a broken heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Saving grace
A sense of relief or redemption from a difficult situation.


Watching planes at the runway
Passively observing the world around us, waiting for something to happen.


Mud on your Sunday gown
A metaphorical representation of feeling out of place, as if one is not meant to be in a certain situation.


We drowned out in the sound there
Being overwhelmed or consumed by a particular emotion, experience, or environment.


Fingers were wound up in your brown hair
Intimate physical contact, a symbol of affection and closeness.


Lost in lust
Overpowered by desire or attraction, often accompanied by a lack of control or rational thought.


Oh, your touch it was dangerous
The sensation of touch carrying a sense of risk or danger, it could lead one down a path of unintended consequences.


And we were ageless then
A moment of euphoria that seems timeless and suspended, it is free from the constraints of conventional living.


It ended in the tension
The culmination of a series of events or emotions that led to an unresolved conflict.


Spun like motors in the engines
A metaphorical representation of spinning out of control or being dragged along by a greater force, helpless to resist or react.


Ring them bells
A call to take action and awaken one's senses to a particular event or moment.


While you held me for ransom
A feeling of being trapped or held captive by a powerful force or person.


How we were dancing still
Revisiting and reliving past experiences and memories in one's mind, unable to let go or move on.


The thrill of it
The excitement and energy that comes with a particular experience or moment, often accompanied by strong emotions.


Your movements
The physical gestures and movements that accompany a particular experience or moment, often conveying meaning and emotion.


Cued the music in
The physical movements and energy of a particular moment creating a sense of rhythm or structure that is reflected in the surrounding environment.


But I was tryin', waitin', knowin' we were changing
Experiencing a sense of uncertainty and instability, while trying to navigate and understand a changing and evolving environment.


But never breaking through
Feeling confined or stuck in a certain situation, unable to move beyond it or break free from its constraints.


The song that was playin', fadin', quiet on the station
A metaphor for a past experience or moment that is slowly fading away, losing its power and influence over time.


Oh how I yearn for you
A deep longing or desire for something or someone, often accompanied by a sense of sadness or loss.


Pulled apart
The experience of being separated or disconnected from something or someone, often leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness.


With wounded hearts in the middle
A metaphorical representation of feeling emotionally hurt or damaged, often as a result of a failed relationship.


Caught in a civil war
A metaphorical representation of feeling torn between conflicting emotions, ideologies, or beliefs, leading to inner turmoil and strife.


Tried but never proven
The experience of attempting to accomplish something, but ultimately falling short and feeling unfulfilled.


You and I against illusions
Navigating and fighting against the false or misleading beliefs and perceptions that are often present in human relationships and experiences.


Cast above
Feeling as if one is floating or suspended above the world around them, observing from a detached perspective.


The trackless mud we were standin'
A metaphorical representation of feeling lost or directionless, unable to find a clear path forward.


Held in the hands of time
Feeling as if one's destiny or journey is predetermined, and that they are merely a passenger on the journey of life.


How we tried to vanish
Attempts to escape or distance oneself from a certain situation or experience, often without success.


Time, it held no chance
The experience of feeling as if time is fleeting and cannot be controlled or slowed down, leading to a sense of urgency and anxiety.


While I hide behind the moonlight in my eyes
The experience of feeling vulnerable or exposed, while attempting to hide one's true emotions or intentions from others.


I wonder if you ever feel it too
The experience of wondering if others share the same emotions or experiences as oneself, often creating a sense of isolation or separation.


Come out of the blue
The experience of something unexpected or surprising occurring, without warning or explanation.


But tell me, do I ever cross your mind?
The experience of wondering if others think of oneself and the relationship shared, often creating a sense of uncertainty and doubt.


In that empty room
A metaphorical representation of feeling isolated or alone, often as a result of a failed relationship or emotional distance.


I wonder will there ever be a time
A sense of hope and optimism that one's current situation will improve or change for the better in the future.


When I won't yearn for you
The experience of longing or desire for something or someone fading away, leading to a sense of closure and resolution.


So out of the blue
A sudden and unexpected change or event, often creating a sense of uncertainty and confusion.


So out of the blue
A sudden and unexpected change or event, often creating a sense of uncertainty and confusion.




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