Ruby
Cousin Emmy Lyrics
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Not always what you seem
And though my heart may break when I awake
Let it be so
I only know, Ruby, it's you
They say, Ruby you're like a song
You don't know right from wrong
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Ruby, it's you
I hear your voice and I must come to you
I have no choice what else can I do?
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
Into my life you came
And though I should beware
Still I don't care you thrill me so
The song "Ruby" by Cousin Emmy is a melancholic romantic ballad about a woman named Ruby who captivates the singer's heart and soul. The song's lyrics suggest that Ruby is not always what she seems, but she possesses a certain allure that makes the singer come back to her time and again. The first verse of the song expresses the singer's awareness of Ruby's true nature, but despite this knowledge, they cannot resist being drawn towards her. The second verse of the song suggests that Ruby is not always aware of what is right or wrong but looks at the singer with tears of love in her eyes. Even though the other people warn the singer to be careful, he cannot help but be thrilled by her.
The chorus of the song reinforces the singer's infatuation with Ruby, likening her to a dream, a song, and a flame. The singer hears her voice calling him, and he feels compelled to go to her. In essence, the song's lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and helplessness on the singer's part, as Ruby has the power to control his emotions and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
They say, Ruby you're like a dream
People describe you, Ruby, as something dreamlike
Not always what you seem
You may not always be what people perceive you as
And though my heart may break when I awake
Even if my heart is broken when I realize the reality of the situation
Let it be so
I'm okay with it if you are what you are
I only know, Ruby, it's you
All I know for sure is that you are you, Ruby
They say, Ruby you're like a song
People compare you to a song, Ruby
You don't know right from wrong
You may not always be able to discern right from wrong
And in your eyes I see heart aches for me
I can see pain for me in your eyes
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Right from the beginning, you stole my heart, Ruby
Ruby, it's you
You are the one, Ruby
I hear your voice and I must come to you
Whenever I hear your voice, I feel compelled to come to you
I have no choice what else can I do?
I have no other option but to do so
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
People liken you to a flame, Ruby
Into my life you came
You came into my life
And though I should beware
Even though I should be cautious
Still I don't care you thrill me so
I can't help but not care because you excite me so much
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HEINZ ROEMHELD, MITCHELL PARISH
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