Duncan began his solo career in 1985 with his old label Light Records following the dissolution in 1984 of his prior musical endeavor Sweet Comfort Band. Since then, he has recorded for four different labels, including his own imprint, Red Road Records. His material since after 2012 has been self-released with 2019's SHINE the most recent. In 1992, CCM Industry trade magazine Christian Research Report named his album MERCY their Album of the Year.
Blue Skies
Bryan Duncan Lyrics
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Much to my surprise, yay
The winds of change are blowing love my way
Sure as the sun is gonna rise
You know I can't hold it back,
(I can't hold it back)
No I can't hold it back
(I can't hold it back)
Nothin' but blue skies now
And long-awaited days
To know how You love me, ooh
Has helped me change my ways
Watchin' fall and winter turn to spring
Makes me feel so strange
And I can see all of the colors that love can bring
You know I'm so pleased that seasons change
You know I can't hold it back, whoo!
(I can't hold it back)
I can't hold it back
(I can't hold it back)
Nothin' but blue skies now
And long-awaited days
To know how You love me, ooh
Has helped me change my ways
Summer sun is comin' back to melt my troubles away
I'm amazed at the worries I can leave behind
Think I'll stay just where I'm at
It's a heavenly new day
Everyday, everyday, I'm walkin' in the sunshine!
(Nothin' but blue skies now)
Ooh, yeah!
And long-awaited days
(To know how You love me, ooh)
Know how you love me
Has helped me change my ways
(Nothin' but blue skies now)
Nothin' but blue skies
And long-awaited days
(To know how You love me, ooh)
Has helped me change my ways
Walkin' in the sunshine
Oh, oh, oooh
Long-awaited days
In the blue skies
The song "Blue Skies" by Bryan Duncan is about hope, change, and love. The opening lines suggest that the singer has experienced a sudden realization that things are about to change for the better. He sees a clearing in the clouds which represents a shift in his life. The winds of change are blowing love his way, and he knows that he can't hold back his feelings. The chorus repeats the line, "Nothin' but blue skies now," emphasizing that the past is gone, and only positivity is ahead. The long-awaited days may refer to the time when he was waiting for the clouds to clear, and he could finally see the blue skies.
The second verse mentions the change of seasons from fall and winter to spring, and how it makes him feel strange. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for his own personal growth, which can be uncomfortable, but ultimately leads to beautiful things. He talks about how he can see all the colors that love can bring, which is a beautiful image of the different shades and hues of love. The singer is amazed at how worrying can be left behind when the summer sun melts it all away. It's a heavenly new day, and he's walking in the sunshine.
In summary, "Blue Skies" is a song that talks about the beauty of change, love, and hope. It's a celebration of the good things that come when we let go of negativity and embrace positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a clearing in the clouds today
Today, I noticed that the clouds had parted, revealing a patch of clear sky.
Much to my surprise, yay
I was pleasantly surprised to see that the clouds had moved, and the blue sky was visible.
The winds of change are blowing love my way
I feel that change is coming, and it's bringing me an abundance of love.
Sure as the sun is gonna rise
I'm confident that the sun will rise in the morning, just like I'm confident that change is coming.
You know I can't hold it back,
I'm so excited that I can't contain my emotions.
(I can't hold it back)
I'm bursting with joy.
Nothin' but blue skies now
Now that the clouds have parted, I can see nothing but blue sky above me.
And long-awaited days
I've been waiting for this kind of change for a long time.
To know how You love me, ooh
I've realized that God's love for me is immense, and this knowledge has changed me.
Has helped me change my ways
Knowing God's unconditional love has been the catalyst for me to make positive changes in my life.
Watchin' fall and winter turn to spring
Observing the changing of seasons from cold to warm makes me feel an overwhelming sense of wonder.
Makes me feel so strange
The beauty of nature's cycles leaves me feeling a mix of emotions I can't quite describe.
And I can see all of the colors that love can bring
I'm noticing how love can bring so much beauty and brightness into the world.
You know I'm so pleased that seasons change
I'm grateful for the changes in seasons that bring new experiences and growth opportunities.
(I can't hold it back)
I'm overwhelmed by the beauty I'm witnessing.
Who!
I'm so energized and excited about the goodness and abundance I see.
Summer sun is comin' back to melt my troubles away
The approaching summer brings with it the prospect of a fresh start and leaving my troubles behind.
I'm amazed at the worries I can leave behind
I'm surprised at how much lighter I feel, knowing that the seasons are changing and things are looking up.
Think I'll stay just where I'm at
I want to stay in this moment and soak up all the goodness of the present.
It's a heavenly new day
I feel like I'm in a state of bliss as I bask in the beauty of this new day.
Everyday, everyday, I'm walkin' in the sunshine!
Every day, I'm basking in the light and positivity that the changing seasons and God's love have brought to my life.
(Nothin' but blue skies now)
The beauty around me leaves me feeling nothing but joy.
Ooh, yeah!
I'm so grateful for this moment of positivity and love.
Has helped me change my ways
I'm doing things differently now because of the positive changes happening in my life.
Walkin' in the sunshine
I'm metaphorically walking in the light and positivity that the changing seasons and God's love have brought my way.
Oh, oh, oooh
I'm feeling so happy and excited for what the future holds.
Long-awaited days
These moments of positivity and love are long-awaited after periods of struggle and hardship.
In the blue skies
The beautiful blue skies represent the positivity and beauty of the change I'm experiencing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DUNCAN, VERTELNEY
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