Bo's first album, titled The Real Thing, was released on December 13th, 2005. It includes several original songs on which Bo shares writing credit such as “It’s My Life”, which Bo wrote with Clif Magness and Kara DioGuardi.
Bo's second album, "See The Light" was released October 23, 2007. It was recorded in his own studio, and under his own independent record label, Sugar Money (teamed up with StratArt for that project). The album was co-produced by Bo and Frank Liddell. The songs (all written by Bo, some in collaboration with friends) reflect a diverse spectrum--from all-out southern rock, country, funk, to emotional ballads.
Different Shades of Blue
Bo Bice Lyrics
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Always mistaken for the light of hope
Mourning in a lonely woman's eyes
She's fallen one more time
Feeling the weight of the morning sky
I'm running again from another lie
From gray to midnight I've been through
You may think I'm lying, but I swear that it's true
You think hurt only comes in one color
Have I got news for you
I've seen it all, in different shades of blue
Faded photo of a house for sale
Cold dark pewter of a casket rail
There's not too much these eyes ain't seen
Between the yellow and the green
You may think I'm lying, but I swear that it's true
You think hurt only comes in one color
Have I got news for you
I've seen it all, in different shades of blue
Every time we fell in love, breaking down and making up
The azure of a new sunrise, the shadow of a moonlit night
Standing in the ocean laughing, watching as the waves come crashing
Seeing colors that we never even knew
You may think I'm lying, but I swear that it's true
You think hurt only comes in one color
Have I got news for you
I've seen it all, in different shades of blue
You may think I'm lying, but I swear that it's true
You think hurt only comes in one color
Have I got news for you
I've seen it all, in different shades of blue
I've seen it all, in different shades of blue
I've seen it all
Different Shades of Blue by Bo Bice is a poignant song that captures the many shades of pain and sorrow one goes through in life. The song starts off with the singer sitting in the neon smoke, mistaken for hope. He is surrounded by loneliness and an unhappy woman. The morning sky weighs heavily on him as he runs away from yet another lie. The lyrics use the colors of blue to describe pain and present a narrative that shows the many different shades of heartbreak.
In the next verse, the singer experiences more pain as he sees a faded photo of a house for sale and a dark pewter casket rail. These visuals only add to the multiple shades of blue he is exposed to. However, the last verse brings in more positive shades of blue as he remembers the bright azure of a new sunrise or the shadow of a moonlit night. Even the ocean provides a moment of laughter amidst waves crashing. The song ends with the repeated line "I've seen it all, in different shades of blue" bringing the narrative to a full circle.
What makes this song so powerful is the fact that everyone can relate to the different shades of pain described in the song. Bo Bice's evocative lyrics describe the depth of human emotion and how one can experience both joy and sorrow in different shades of blue.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in the glare of the neon smoke
I am currently in a place full of bright lights and intense activity.
Always mistaken for the light of hope
People often confuse me for someone who can provide them with guidance and positivity.
Mourning in a lonely woman's eyes
The woman's eyes are sad and she is grieving for something or someone.
She's fallen one more time
The woman has experienced another failure or setback.
Feeling the weight of the morning sky
I am overwhelmed by the early hours of the day and the challenges ahead.
I'm running again from another lie
I am once again trying to escape the consequences of something false or misleading that I have said or done.
From gray to midnight I've been through
I have experienced a range of negative emotions and situations, from a dull depression to a deep despair.
Every broken-hearted hue
I have felt heartbreak in many different ways and forms.
You may think I'm lying, but I swear that it's true
I know that my experiences are hard to believe or understand, but they are real.
You think hurt only comes in one color
You assume that all pain and suffering are the same or similar to each other.
Have I got news for you
Let me tell you something important and surprising.
I've seen it all, in different shades of blue
I have encountered all kinds of sadness and disappointment, each with their own nuances and effects.
Faded photo of a house for sale
I have come across an image of a house that is no longer wanted or needed by its owner.
Cold dark pewter of a casket rail
I have witnessed the metallic gray color of a rail or handle on a coffin.
There's not too much these eyes ain't seen
I have observed and experienced a lot in my life so far, and there are not many things that can surprise me anymore.
Between the yellow and the green
I have noticed the contrasts and transitions between colors that are bright and hopeful and colors that are dull and sickly.
Every time we fell in love, breaking down and making up
Every relationship I have been in has involved episodes of passion and conflicts, both of which have left me feeling hurt and confused.
The azure of a new sunrise, the shadow of a moonlit night
I have witnessed the beauty of nature in its various moods and moments, such as the bright blue of a fresh dawn and the dark blue of a serene night.
Standing in the ocean laughing, watching as the waves come crashing
I have enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, such as feeling the water and sand around my feet, and laughing with friends or loved ones.
Seeing colors that we never even knew
I have discovered unexpected joys and surprises in life, in the form of new experiences and perspectives.
I've seen it all
I have been through a lot, and have gained wisdom and strength from my struggles.
Lyrics © DO WRITE MUSIC LLC
Written by: BO BICE, GREG BARNHILL
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