Sad Girl in the Sunset
Blue System Lyrics
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Oh, can't you understand
Oh baby, you're a nice young girl
But I'll never be your man
I saw your tears run endlessy
Oh, I never want this pain
I told you once - I told you twice
I'm your friend, but not your man
Oh, that's alright with me
But I never said I love you
Baby, set me free
Sad girl in the sunset - two blue eyes in misery
I never promised you eternity
I'm not, I'm not your alibi
Oh no
Baby I never promised eternity
I'm not your alibi
Baby, I'm too old to dream
I take the midnight train
A ......... babe limousine
Can't build a fire in the rain
Love is such a sacrifice
Never trust a pretty face
Oh, this night has a million eyes
Walking down to another place
I told you I'm sorry
Now, it's time to go
Oh, baby don't worry
Say it isn't so
The song "Sad Girl in the Sunset" by Blue System features a protagonist who is trying to explain to a young girl that he cannot be her man despite her being in love with him. The opening lines of the song, "Respect my love - respect my world, Oh, can't you understand," highlight how he wants her to acknowledge his boundaries and respect his feelings. He then goes on to say that although she is a nice young girl, he cannot be her man and will not reciprocate her feelings.
The song features a recurring theme of the singer reminding the young girl that he never promised her eternity and cannot be her alibi. He is trying to set her free and make her understand that he only sees her as a friend. He apologizes for any hurt he may have caused and urges her not to worry, but to move on with her life. The chorus "Sad girl in the sunset - two blue eyes in misery" paints a vivid picture of the girl's pain and heartbreak.
The song highlights the fact that sometimes there can be a disconnect between two people's emotions, with one person not reciprocating the other's feelings. Despite this, the song tries to encourage empathy and understanding between the two parties involved. Overall, the song sends a message of respecting boundaries, being honest with one's feelings, and not leading someone on when we cannot reciprocate their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Respect my love - respect my world
Acknowledge and value my love and my world
Oh, can't you understand
Expressing frustration that the message isn't being received
Oh baby, you're a nice young girl
Acknowledging the good qualities of the person
But I'll never be your man
Making it clear that there will not be a romantic relationship
I saw your tears run endlessly
Observing that the other person is upset
Oh, I never want this pain
Expressing a desire to not cause emotional pain
I told you once - I told you twice
Reiterating a message that has already been communicated
I'm your friend, but not your man
Reinforcing that there won't be a romantic relationship
I told you I miss you
Acknowledging feeling of missing the other person
Oh, that's alright with me
Expressing that there's nothing wrong with feeling that way
But I never said I love you
Making it clear that romantic love is not present
Baby, set me free
Requesting to be released from any expectations of a romantic relationship
Sad girl in the sunset - two blue eyes in misery
Observation of the other person's emotional state
I never promised you eternity
Clarifying there were no promises of a long-term relationship
I'm not, I'm not your alibi
Clearing that there is no obligation to be someone's excuse or justification
Baby, I'm too old to dream
Expressing that the person is not interested in a romance
I take the midnight train
Leaving the current situation
A ......... babe limousine
Possible missing lyrics, omitted for interpretation
Can't build a fire in the rain
Suggesting that it is difficult to make something work during difficult circumstances
Love is such a sacrifice
Implication that love can entail difficult compromises
Never trust a pretty face
Warning against basing decisions solely on appearances
Oh, this night has a million eyes
Acknowledging that it can feel like everyone is watching
Walking down to another place
Transitioning to a new situation
I told you I'm sorry
Apologizing
Now, it's time to go
Leaving the current situation
Oh, baby don't worry
Assuring the other person
Say it isn't so
Implying a hope that the other person isn't too upset about the situation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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Grand Duke
Such a beautiful and a sad song. However, it is very true.
When he sings "Never Trust a Pretty Face." That is actually a Metaphor. It means you should get to know the person on the inside, not just on the outside. But we should not push away someone who loves us. If we don't love them back, the same way they love us. We should accept their love and give just a friendship instead.
Diana Chiva
Wonderfull..
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Iani Lakatos
THE BEST OF Dieter Bolhen. Blue system
Mario Mariusz
Mooi song Dieter Bohlen