She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".
Yonder Blue
Christine Lavin Lyrics
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Forty-six degrees
I hope you packed your raincoat darlin'
A scarf to protect you from the, chilly bre-ee-ee-eze
I'm lookin' at the balmy Pacific
A kickline of palm trees
Oh you're in London, it's raining, forty-six degrees.
The forecast is scattered showers
I picture you standing in a light drizzle
At the base of the Eiffel Tower
I am due to arrive in Vancouver in about
A couple of hours
Oh you're in Paris it's foggy expecting scattered showers.
Half a world away are we
I worry about you constantly
Are you dry?
Are you warm?
Are you safe from the storm?
Are you taking your vitamins reg-you-lar-ly?
I tried all I've got to be with you
That's something, you have not asked me to do
So I travel around, I've barely touched down
When you... call from Yonder Blue.
They Pilot says it's, warm and sunny in New York
Skies are crystal clear
I'm descending from the West
You're descending from the East
Please let this be our year
I can't wait, to see your face
Hold your sweet body near
Oh it's warm and it's sunny in New York City
Skies are crystal Clea-ea-are
The future looks rosy
Let's get cozy
Hey Stranger over here.
In Christine Lavin's song "Yonder Blue", the singer is separated from their loved one who is traveling in various cities across the world. Through the lyrics, the singer keeps track of their loved one's journey by watching the news and reading the paper to learn about the weather conditions in those cities. The singer is shown to be very concerned about the safety and well-being of their loved one, highlighting their innermost thoughts about their long-distance relationship. Despite their separation and loneliness, the singer remains optimistic about seeing their loved one again and holds on to hope that they will soon be reunited.
The lyrics of the song portray a sense of longing and nostalgia, reflecting the emotional turmoil that one experiences during a long-distance relationship. The singer's emotions are characterized by a mix of joy, anxiety, and sadness, which make the song quite relatable for anyone who has ever experienced separation from their loved ones. The last few lines of the song, where the singer finally gets to see their loved one again, brings out a sense of relief, joy, and warmth. "Yonder Blue" is a beautiful and emotional song that tells the story of how distance affects love.
Line by Line Meaning
I see on the news, it's raining in London
I saw on the news that it's raining outside in London.
Forty-six degrees
The temperature is forty-six degrees.
I hope you packed your raincoat darlin'
I hope you have your raincoat with you, my dear.
A scarf to protect you from the, chilly bre-ee-ee-eze
Take a scarf with you to protect yourself from the cold breeze.
I'm lookin' at the balmy Pacific
I am watching the peaceful Pacific ocean.
A kickline of palm trees
I see a line of palm trees, swaying in the wind.
Oh you're in London, it's raining, forty-six degrees.
You are in London where it's raining and forty-six degrees outside.
I read in the paper, it's foggy in Paris
I read in the paper that it is foggy in Paris.
The forecast is scattered showers
The forecast is a few showers here and there.
I picture you standing in a light drizzle
I imagine you standing in a light rain.
At the base of the Eiffel Tower
You are standing at the base of the Eiffel Tower.
I am due to arrive in Vancouver in about
I am supposed to reach Vancouver shortly.
A couple of hours
It will take me about two hours to get there.
Oh you're in Paris it's foggy expecting scattered showers.
You are in Paris, where there is fog and a forecast of scattered showers.
Half a world away are we
We are on opposite sides of the world.
I worry about you constantly
I am always worried about you.
Are you dry?
Are you dry? Have you been rained on?
Are you warm?
Are you warm? Do you have enough clothes?
Are you safe from the storm?
Are you safe from the storm? Have you taken precautions?
Are you taking your vitamins reg-you-lar-ly?
Are you taking your vitamins regularly, like you should be?
I tried all I've got to be with you
I have tried all that I could to be with you.
That's something, you have not asked me to do
You have not asked me to do that.
So I travel around, I've barely touched down
I keep traveling around and can't stay in one place for too long.
When you... call from Yonder Blue.
You call me from far away when you get the chance.
They Pilot says it's, warm and sunny in New York
The pilot says that it's warm and sunny in New York.
Skies are crystal clear
The skies are crystal clear and have no clouds.
I'm descending from the West
I am coming from the West direction.
You're descending from the East
You are coming from the East direction.
Please let this be our year
I hope this is our year for happiness and love.
I can't wait, to see your face
I am excited to see your face, finally.
Hold your sweet body near
I want to embrace you in a hug.
Oh it's warm and it's sunny in New York City
It's warm and sunny in New York City.
Skies are crystal Clea-ea-are
The skies are crystal clear.
The future looks rosy
The future looks bright and positive.
Let's get cozy
Let's get comfortable with each other, and enjoy each other's company.
Hey Stranger over here.
Hey stranger, I'm here waiting for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRISTINE LAVIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Angel Brookins
One of my very favorite songs ... I love the entire album dearly
George Eskholme
I really like this song. So beautiful. Your songs with a funny twist are wonderful but when it comes to sensitive love songs you really excel. My favorite will always be "The kind of love you never recover from" !!
Julie
I love everything about this song and your singing. I miss talking to you since I was your driver so long ago at Everett Performing Arts Center in Washington State. We live in Petaluma, California now and I keep up with you on Facebook. You are still as wonderful as you were and you still have the voice of an angel. Continue to have a great life my friend. Julie Panusis
Deirdre Flint
This is on my favorites!!!
pjr
Lovely, haven't heard it in quite a while, so thanks for the trip down memory lane. Sorry about your guy. Pam R in N.S.
Beltway Bandit
Where is my favorite Christine Lavin song "I'm a Fly on a Plane"...?
I sang it out loud recently while on a flight to San Antonio !