Where The Blue Of The Night
Carroll Gibbons And His Orchestra Lyrics
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When I was in knee pants
My mama done tol' me
"Son, a woman'll sweet talk
And give ya the glad eye
But when the sweet talkin's done
A worrisome thing
Who'll leave ya t'sing
The blues in the night"
Now the rain's a fallin'
Hear the train a collin'
Whoo-ee
My mama done tol' me
Hear dat lonesome whistle
Blowin' cross the trestle, whoo-ee
My mama done tol' me
A whoo-ee duh whoo-ee, ol' clickety clack's
A echoin' back th' blues in the night
The evenin' breeze'll start the trees to cryin'
And the moon'll hide its light
When you get the blues in the night
Take my word, the mockin' bird'll
Sing the saddest kind of song
He knows things are wrong and he's right
From Natchez to Mobile
From Memphis to St. Joe
Wherever the four winds blow
I been in some big towns
An' heard me some big talk
But there is some thing I know
A woman's a two face
A worrisome thing
Who'll leave ya t'sing
The blues in the night
The song "Where the Blue of the Night" by Carroll Gibbons and His Orchestra is a classic jazz ballad that explores the theme of heartbreak and betrayal caused by women. The song begins with the singer's mother warning him as a child about the deceptive nature of women. Though they may sweet-talk and flirt, they can turn into "two-faced, worrisome things" and leave you singing the blues at night. The lyrics describe the sound of the rain falling and the train passing by, both adding to the melancholy mood of the song.
The singer observes that even the mockingbird, known for its cheerful songs, will sing a sad song when things are wrong. The song's message is clear - women can break your heart, and the pain can be intense. The chorus repeats the phrase "the blues in the night," emphasizing the feeling of sadness and loneliness that comes after a relationship ends. The song paints a picture of someone sitting alone in the darkness, listening to the sound of the train, and feeling the weight of heartbreak.
Overall, "Where the Blue of the Night" is a poignant song that strikes a chord with listeners who have experienced the pain of lost love. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. It's no surprise that this song has become a jazz standard and has been covered by countless artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
My mama done tol' me
My mother had warned me beforehand
When I was in knee pants
When I was still a young boy
"Son, a woman'll sweet talk
Mother spoke to me, saying that a woman will use sweet words
And give ya the glad eye
And look at you in a flirty manner to make you happy
But when the sweet talkin's done
After the flattery is over
A woman's a two face
A woman can be deceitful
A worrisome thing
Something or someone to worry about
Who'll leave ya t'sing
That will leave you singing the blues (sad songs)
The blues in the night"
Sadness and melancholy that comes whenever night falls
Now the rain's a fallin'
Currently raining
Hear the train a collin'
Listen to the sound of the train
Whoo-ee
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Hear dat lonesome whistle
Listen to the sound of the lonely whistle blowing
Blowin' cross the trestle, whoo-ee
Blowing over the bridge and making a sound of excitement
A whoo-ee duh whoo-ee, ol' clickety clack's
Whoo-ee is an expression of excitement as the train goes clickety-clack
A echoin' back th' blues in the night
The train sound resonates with the sadness of the night
The evenin' breeze'll start the trees to cryin'
The nighttime wind causes the trees to appear crying
And the moon'll hide its light
The moon becomes darker and more ominous
When you get the blues in the night
When you feel sad and melancholic
Take my word, the mockin' bird'll
Believe me, the mockingbird will
Sing the saddest kind of song
Sing the most sorrowful songs
He knows things are wrong and he's right
The bird is aware that something is amiss and he is correct
From Natchez to Mobile
From Natchez city to Mobile town
From Memphis to St. Joe
From Memphis city to St. Joe town
Wherever the four winds blow
Wherever the wind takes me
I been in some big towns
I have been to some large cities
An' heard me some big talk
And I have heard some significant boasting
But there is some thing I know
But I know one thing for sure
A woman's a two face
A woman can pretend to be sincere but be deceitful
A worrisome thing
Something or someone to worry about
Who'll leave ya t'sing
That will leave you singing the blues (sad songs)
The blues in the night
Sadness and melancholy that comes whenever night falls
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
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