The Blues
Buck Clayton & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I hate to see that evening sun go down
Cause my baby, he's gone left this town
Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way
Pulls that man around by her, if it wasn't for her and her
That man I love would have gone nowhere, nowhere
I got the St. Louis blues, blues as I can be
That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me
I love my baby like a school boy loves his pie
Like a Kentucky colonel loves his mint 'n rye
I love my man till the day I die
The lyrics to Buck Clayton & His Orchestra's song "The Blues in 2-3" are a motivational anthem about hope and positive change. The "blue horizon" represents the current state of the singer's life, which they want to leave behind. They are looking towards a "beautiful day" beyond the horizon, where joy awaits them. They have decided to say "goodbye to things that bore me" and embark on a new journey towards a new horizon where their life has only begun.
The repetition of the phrase "beyond the blue horizon" emphasizes the singer's determination to move forward, leaving their past behind. The rising sun is symbolic of a new beginning and a brighter future waiting for them. The upbeat and swinging tempo, along with the horns, create a joyful atmosphere, further emphasizing the message of the song.
The lyrics suggest an optimistic outlook on life and encourage the listener to keep looking forward. The song's upbeat rhythm and positive message make it a classic and widely covered piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue horizon
There is a blue sky far away that is the limit of the eye's line of sight.
Waits a beautiful day
There is a lovely sun waiting for me beyond the blue horizon.
Goodbye to things that bore me
I am bidding farewell to all the mundane things that have become tedious and tiresome in my life.
Joy is waiting for me
Happiness and delight are in store for me in the future.
I see a new horizon
I have a fresh perspective on life and am looking forward to new opportunities.
My life has only begun
I am still young and have a lot to experience and learn from in life.
Beyond the blue da-dum, dee-dum
Beyond the blue horizon, there are exciting things waiting to be discovered that I cannot yet comprehend.
Lies a rising sun
A new day is dawning full of hope and possibilities.
Da-da, bum, da, bum
This is a musical interlude that builds up the anticipation for the beautiful day that is coming.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, HANDY BROTHERS MUSIC CO.,INC., Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William Christopher Handy
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Paul Bullen
This was recorded on June 7, 1945 in New York City. Available on Jazz from American on Disc Vogue, disc 7, track 17
Kevin Tole
I have an absolutely wrecked copy of this EP also with the duty stamp on the label which I inherited from my grandfather. Every track on it is a belter. I searched for your upload but couldn't find it. Pity. Particularly love this Buck Clayton and the following Coleman Hawkins track.
Konrad Georges
Chef d'oeuvre !
CrapCook
Me neither! Sorry, not sure how that happened. I remember meaning to upload it...thought I had. But it would appear not. Anyway, made good now, here: https://youtu.be/slJwCbA_kcM