Blue on Blue
Bobby Vinton Lyrics


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Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can't get over losing you

I walk along the street we used to walk
Two by two, lovers pass
And as they're passing by, I could die
'Cause you're not here with me
Now the trees are bare
There's sadness in the air
And I'm as blue as I can be

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can't get over losing you

Night after lonely night, we meet in dreams
As I run to your side
You wait with open arms, open arms
That now are closed to me
Through a veil of tears
Your vision disappears
And I'm as blue as I can be

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can't get over losing you

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache





Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue-

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Blue On Blue" by Bobby Vinton express a poignant and heart-wrenching sentiment of loss and heartbreak. The repetition of the phrase "blue on blue" emphasizes the depth of sadness and despair felt by the singer after a devastating break-up. The use of the color blue as a metaphor for sadness is accentuated by the imagery of the bare trees and the sadness in the air. The singer laments the absence of his beloved, reminiscing about the walks they used to take along the streets as lovers. He experiences a palpable sense of longing and despair as he observes other happy couples and realizes he is alone.


The lyrics go on to describe the singer's dreams of his lost love, where he runs to her side only to find that she is no longer there for him. Her open arms are now closed, symbolizing the finality of their separation. Through a veil of tears, the vision of the lost love disappears, leaving the singer even more heartbroken and as blue as he can be. The use of repetition, powerful imagery, and metaphors conveys the depth of pain and suffering that comes with heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
The pain and sadness of losing you is layered on top of the pain and sadness I already have.


Blue on blue now that we are through
The sadness and loneliness has only increased since we ended things.


Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
It's as if each heartache is compounding on the last.


And I find I can't get over losing you
Even though time has passed, the pain of losing you still feels just as strong.


I walk along the street we used to walk
I find myself on the same streets where we used to walk together.


Two by two, lovers pass
Every time I see couples walking together, it reminds me of what we used to have.


And as they're passing by, I could die
Seeing happy couples only makes my heartache more painful.


'Cause you're not here with me
I can't help but think about how much better everything would be if you were still with me.


Now the trees are bare
The world around me reflects the emptiness I feel inside.


There's sadness in the air
The world feels heavy with sadness and grief.


And I'm as blue as I can be
The pain and sadness are overwhelming, and I feel like there's no end in sight.


Night after lonely night, we meet in dreams
Even in my dreams, I can't escape the pain of missing you.


As I run to your side
In my dreams, I'm trying to recapture what we lost when we ended things.


You wait with open arms, open arms
In my dreams, you're waiting to welcome me back into your life.


That now are closed to me
But in reality, I know that those open arms are no longer meant for me.


Through a veil of tears
Even in my dreams, I can't help but cry for what we lost.


Your vision disappears
But the closer I try to get to you, the further away you seem.


And I'm as blue as I can be
Even in my dreams, the pain of losing you is still very real.


Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
The pain of losing you is all-consuming, and it feels like it's never going to end.


Blue on blue now that we are through
Every moment feels more painful than the last now that you're no longer in my life.


Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
The pain of losing you is never-ending, and it's hard to see a future where I'm not hurting.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hal David, Burt F. Bacharach

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@patrickstocks3576

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue, now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can’t get over losing you

I walk along the street we used to walk
2 by 2, lovers pass
And as they’re passing by, I could die
‘Cause you’re not here with me
Now the trees are bare
There’s sadness in the air
And I’m as blue as I can be

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can’t get over losing you

Night after lonely night, we meet in dreams
As I run to your side
You wait with open arms, open arms
That now are closed to me
Through a veil of tears
Your vision disappears
And I’m as blue as I can be

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can’t get over losing you

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can’t get over losing you…



@JK-wm4ms

Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can't get over losing you
I walk along the street we used to walk
Two by two, lovers pass
And as they're passing by, I could die
'Cause you're not here with me
Now the trees are bare
There's sadness in the air
And I'm as blue as I can be
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
Blue on blue now that we are through
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache
And I find I can't get over losing you
Night after lonely night, we meet in dreams
As I run to your side
You wait with open arms, open arms
That now are closed to me
Through a veil of tears
Your vision…



All comments from YouTube:

@MrKandu4u

"The Polish Prince" Bobby Vinton is "Polish-American" royalty in the neighborhood I grew up in on the Westside of Syracuse, New York. My mom and sister love him and would play his songs over and over again. I'm happy I was able to see him several times at the New York State Fair and other venues throughout New York and Pennsylvania. My wife that passed away on New Years Eve of 2021 and I loved to dance to his music. I feel he's a national treasure, thanks Bobby for all the many years of joy and entertainment you've given us all you truly are a Prince of a man.

@Nonno272

Much love to all Bobby Vinton all over the world from Poland!

@maryann9226

They don't write them like this anymore folks. Wish we could go back in time. 😢

@juliecurran9884

Absolutely beautiful heartfelt song ❤

@stevebrazilio

I got to BV's Blue on Blue through Royksopp's So Easy (through a T-Mobile ad in the UK) believe it or not, as they use a version of this in their mix. I absolutely love this song - more my parents' era but I love anything from the 50's to today and surprised I never caught this tune earlier than the 90's as I'm pretty hot on music but I must hold my hands up to ignorance - it's a heart tugging tune and so emotional (I'm 54 BTW). Thanks Bobby Vinton and thanks for sharing!

@henrysevern

My father had this record I remember him sitting on his days off in the hot Western Australian summer listening to this song.

@Krubus

It's nice that royksopp fans (such as myself) get introduced to the originals that they sampled from, reintroducing us to old classics. I, personally find it really cool that I grew up listening to something that has roots in the early 60s.

@GregThomas_official_yt_channel

The art of sampling my friend, it's wonderful

@0xDEADBEEF666

They sampled gals & pals

@paulxd2152

Blue on blue

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