When
Bourbon Blues Ensemble Lyrics


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When I wake up every morning
I think about you.
I can tell you baby,
there's nothing else
nothing at all.

Last night I was the hero
but this morning I'm alone.
Coz life ain't easy baby
Not when you're away from home.

When I wake up evey morning
I think I'm loosing you.
Bur baby, when I'm on the stage
the blues is all.

When you're in love
with someone.
When you love someone,
Am I the only one?
When you're in love
with someone
When you love someone,
blues ain't sad at all.

When you're in love
with someone.
When you love someone,
Am I the only one?
When you're in love
with someone
When you love someone,
blues ain't sad at all.

When you're in love
with someone.
When you love someone,
Am I the only one?
When you love
when you and you love




Oh, Oh Lord
you love someone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bourbon Blues Ensemble's "When" are a reflection of a person's inner turmoil when they're in love, but the relationship is not going well. The central character wakes up every morning thinking about their loved one, and even when they're on stage, all they can think about is the blues, a reflection of the pain they're feeling. The line "last night I was the hero, but this morning I'm alone" depicts the frequent ups and downs of relationships, where things can seem great one day, only to fall apart the next. The character also questions whether they're the only one in love with their partner, further emphasizing their insecurities.


The lyrics also touch upon the theme of distance and how it can impact relationships. The line "life ain't easy baby, not when you're away from home" speaks to the challenges of maintaining a relationship when both partners are apart, and the uncertainties that can arise when the physical distance increases. The character feels like they're losing their loved one and wonders if they're still the only one in love.


Overall, the lyrics of "When" describe the struggles of trying to maintain a relationship when the feelings are not reciprocated, and how the blues can provide some solace in those moments. It reflects the emotional complexity of love and relationships, where things may not always be easy, and feelings can change quickly.


Line by Line Meaning

When I wake up every morning
Every day when I arise from sleep


I think about you.
My thoughts go to you and only you


I can tell you baby,
I know for sure, my dear


there's nothing else
There is absolutely nothing else in my mind


nothing at all.
Only you are present in my thoughts


Last night I was the hero
I was the champion last night


but this morning I'm alone.
But now I am all by myself


Coz life ain't easy baby
Because life is hard, my love


Not when you're away from home.
Especially when you are not here with me


When I wake up every morning
Every day when I arise from sleep


I think I'm losing you.
I feel like I am losing you, my love


Bur baby, when I'm on the stage
But when I am performing on stage, my dear


the blues is all.
The only thing I feel is the blues


When you're in love with someone.
When you have deep feelings for someone


When you love someone,
When you have strong affection for a person


Am I the only one?
Do I have your heart all to myself?


When you're in love with someone.
When you have deep feelings for someone


When you love someone,
When you have strong affection for a person


blues ain't sad at all.
Even though blues music is typically associated with sadness, it does not make me feel sad when I am in love


When you're in love with someone.
When you have deep feelings for someone


When you love someone,
When you have strong affection for a person


Am I the only one?
Do I have your heart all to myself?


When you love when you and you love
When you are in love and have someone to love in return


Oh, Oh Lord
Oh, dear Lord above


you love someone.
You have deep, true love for someone special.




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