The Meaning of the Blues
D.J. Sweeney Lyrics
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And what it means to be, be by yourself?
Do you know what it means when there's no one to bring you good news?
Then you know, you know the meaning of the blues
Do you know what it means to cry alone?
And what it means to cry by yourself?
Do you know what it means to love a woman you can't own?
I've been weeping and weeping,
Moaning and moaning,
Crying and sighing all the day
I've been hiding my tears
Feel like dying
Wishing love would come to stay
And do you know what it means when the lord is taken away?
I cry, oh I cry
Oh I cry everyday
Yes I know what it means to walk alone
And how it feels to walk by myself
Yes I know what it means to love a woman you can?t own
Yes I do,
I know the meaning of the blues
Yes I know the meaning of the blues
Woo-hoo
The Meaning of the Blues by D.J. Sweeney is a song about the pain and sadness of loneliness. The lyrics explore what it means to be alone, crying by oneself, and loving someone who cannot be owned. The singer expresses feelings of heartache and despair, weeping and moaning all day, and wishing for love to come and stay. The most poignant line in the song is "do you know what it means when the lord is taken away?" which could be interpreted as a reference to losing faith or losing someone close.
Overall, the song is a beautiful yet melancholic representation of the blues genre, in which the focus is often on personal struggles, heartbreak, and isolation. The pain and sadness expressed in the lyrics are mirrored in the slow and sorrowful melody of the song. The repetition of the phrase "Yes I know the meaning of the blues" emphasizes the depth of the singer's understanding of the emotions they are expressing.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what it means to walk alone?
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being alone and walking by yourself?
And what it means to be, be by yourself?
Do you understand the feeling of being completely on your own?
Do you know what it means when there's no one to bring you good news?
Have you ever been in a situation where there is no one to give you positive information?
Then you know, you know the meaning of the blues
If you have experienced these situations, then you can relate to the emotions expressed in the genre of Blues music.
Do you know what it means to cry alone?
Have you ever cried by yourself, with no one around to comfort you?
And what it means to cry by yourself?
Do you understand the pain of crying alone without anyone to share it with?
Do you know what it means to love a woman you can't own?
Have you ever been in love with someone you cannot be with?
If you do, then you know the meaning of the blues
If you have experienced these emotions, then you know how the Blues is not just a genre of music, but a reflection of life and emotions.
And do you know what it means when the lord is taken away?
Have you ever experienced a loss so deep that it feels like your world has crumbled around you?
Yes I know what it means to walk alone
The artist has experienced the feeling of being on their own.
And how it feels to walk by myself
They understand the sensation of moving forward without anyone by their side.
Yes I know what it means to love a woman you can?t own
The artist has experienced loving someone they cannot be with, and the pain that comes with it.
Yes I do, I know the meaning of the blues
They understand the emotions expressed in Blues music and can relate to them.
Woo-hoo
An expression of emotion, possibly indicating that the singer has been moved by the lyrics they just sang.
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Written by: LEAH WORTH, BOBBY TROUP
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