Where the Blue of the Night
Bing Crosby & The Buddy Cole Trio Lyrics
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Of the days I used to know
Why can't I find
Real piece of mind
And go back to the long ago
Where the blue of the night
Meets the gold of the day
And the gold of her hair
Crowns the blue of her eyes
Like a halo tenderly
If only I could see her
Oh how happy I would be
Where the blue of the night
Meets the gold of the day
Someone waits for me
If only I could see her
Oh how happy I would be
Where the blue of the night
Meets the gold of the day
Someone waits for me
These lyrics speak to the nostalgic feeling of longing for the past and the desire to return to simpler times. The singer laments the fact that they cannot seem to find peace of mind in the present and longs for the days of old. The mention of dreams emphasizes the idea that the past is almost like a dream, something surreal and fleeting that they cannot quite grasp onto.
The main focus of the lyrics lies in the chorus, where the singer describes a magical and idyllic place where "the blue of the night meets the gold of the day." This location is a place of peace and serenity, where the singer feels someone is waiting for them. The gold of this person's hair and the blue of their eyes create a halo-like effect, emphasizing their beauty and otherworldly nature.
The final lines of the chorus are a repetition of the idea that if only the singer could see this person, they would be happy. This reinforces the theme of longing and the desire for the past, indicating that this person may represent something that the singer has lost and cannot regain.
Overall, the lyrics of "Where the Blue of the Night" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time, while also incorporating elements of magic and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Why must I live and dreams
Why do I have to endure the present and only have dreams of the past?
Of the days I used to know
Of the days that have gone by and left me with nostalgic memories.
Why can't I find
Why am I unable to come across
Real piece of mind
Genuine peace of mind
And go back to the long ago
And revisit my past where I had no worries about the future.
Where the blue of the night
In a place where the dark and calm night envelops everything
Meets the gold of the day
Wherein the glowing aura of hopefulness, a new day is about to dawn
Someone waits for me
A person is eagerly anticipating my return
And the gold of her hair
Her hair is bright like the sun, Its golden hue reminds me of the light of the day I am leaving behind.
Crowns the blue of her eyes
Her eyes are deep blue like the calm night, and seem to be surrounded by the golden rays of sunshine.
Like a halo tenderly
Like a gentle glow that shimmers around her face.
If only I could see her
If only I could catch a glimpse of her face
Oh how happy I would be
Then I would be filled with happiness
Where the blue of the night
In a place where the dark and calm night envelops everything
Meets the gold of the day
Wherein the glowing aura of hopefulness, a new day is about to dawn
Someone waits for me
A person is eagerly anticipating my return
If only I could see her
If only I could catch a glimpse of her face
Oh how happy I would be
Then I would be filled with happiness
Where the blue of the night
In a place where the dark and calm night envelops everything
Meets the gold of the day
Wherein the glowing aura of hopefulness, a new day is about to dawn
Someone waits for me
A person is eagerly anticipating my return
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bing Crosby, Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk
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