Song Sung Blue
Diamond Neil Lyrics
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Everybody knows one
Song sung blue
Every garden grows one
Me and you are subject to the blues now and then
But when you take the blues and make a song
You sing them out again
Song sung blue
Weeping like a willow
Song sung blue
Sleeping on my pillow
Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice
And before you know, it get to feeling good
You simply got no choice
Me and you are subject to the blues now and then
But when you take the blues and make a song
You sing them out again
Song sung blue
Weeping like a willow
Song sung blue
Sleeping on my pillow
Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice
And before you know, it started feeling good
You simply got no choice
Song sung blue
Song sung blue
Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice
"Song Sung Blue" is a song by Neil Diamond from his album Moods, released in 1972. This song describes how every individual has their own source of sadness, but when we turn the sorrowful thoughts into a song, it has the power to resonate with other people facing similar struggles. The first two lines of the song summarize the concept of the track nicely, "Song sung blue, everybody knows one, song sung blue, every garden grows one." The line "me and you are subject to the blues now and then" brings out the vulnerability that everyone has towards sadness. Neil's rendition of the song goes on to say that the song brings peace of mind to the singer, stating "Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice and before you know, it gets to feeling good, you simply got no choice."
The second verse has the repeated line "sleeping on my pillow," which conveys the feeling of being left alone with your thoughts in a state of sadness. The line "funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice" acknowledges the fact that a song's beauty doesn't solely depend on the lyrics, but also on the delivery by the singer. The final verse of the song repeats the message of how every individual experiences the blues, but it's the song that provides a chance to express oneself and find relief.
Line by Line Meaning
Song sung blue
The singer is acknowledging that he is singing a song about sadness.
Everybody knows one
Everyone has experienced sadness and can relate to the singer's song.
Every garden grows one
Sadness is a natural part of life and can be found everywhere.
Me and you are subject to the blues now and then
Everyone experiences feelings of sadness occasionally.
But when you take the blues and make a song
By turning sadness into a song, the singer is finding a way to express and cope with his emotions.
You sing them out again
Singing about sadness helps to release those emotions and move on.
Weeping like a willow
The singer is expressing deep sadness and tears.
Sleeping on my pillow
Sadness can affect one's sleep and lead to a feeling of isolation.
Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice
Despite the sadness being expressed, the act of singing can still bring some joy and relief.
And before you know, it get to feeling good
As the singer continues to sing, he finds some comfort and joy, even in his sadness.
You simply got no choice
Singing about sadness can become a necessary and cathartic release, leaving the singer with no other option.
Song sung blue
The repetition of the title emphasizes the singer's acceptance and expression of sadness through music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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