Blue Smoke
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Blue smoke windin' round the bend
Blue smoke is the name of the heartbreak train
That I am ridin' in
I left a note I wrote I'm leaving
And I won't be coming back
Blue smoke rolling, rolling, rolling
Rolling, rolling down the track
Just stay on track an' never look back
Choo-choo, choo-choo, woo-woo-woo
Blue smoke is comin' through
Oh I know I'm gonna miss you
But I hope it ain't for long
And I wonder if you're even gonna notice that I'm gone
Oh it hurts to know you cheated
And it hurt to know you lied
But it hurts me even worse to know you never even tried
I packed my suitcase full of heartaches
Headin' to the train depot
And I bought a one-way ticket
On that train they call Blue Smoke
I left the station straight-up midnight
Feelin' lonely, lost and blue
In a trail of blue smoke with my heart broke
Said good-bye to you
Blue smoke climbin' up the mountain
Blue smoke windin' round the bend
Blue smoke is the name of the heartbreak train
That I am ridin' in
I left a note I wrote I'm leaving
And I won't be coming back
Blue smoke rolling, rolling, rolling
Rolling, rolling down the track
Oh, click-ad-ee, click-ad-ee, click-ad-ee clack
Just stay on track an' never look back
Choo-choo, choo-choo, woo-woo-woo
Blue smoke is comin' through
Climbin' up the mountain
Climbin' round the bend
Blue smoke is the name of the heartbreak train
That I am ridin' in
Left a note I wrote I'm leaving
Won't be coming back
Blue smoke rolling, rolling, rolling
Rolling, rolling down the track
Rolling, rolling, rolling down the track oh
Roll with me now
Blue smoke climbin' up the mountain
Blue smoke windin' round the bend
Blue smoke is the name of the heartbreak train
That I am ridin' in
I left a note I wrote I'm leaving
And I won't be coming back
Blue smoke rolling, rolling, rolling
Rolling, rolling down the track
Blue smoke climbin' up the mountain
Blue smoke windin' round the bend
Rolling, rolling, rolling
Rolling, rolling down the track
Blue smoke windin', i said good bye
I'm rolling, rolling, rolling
Rolling, rolling down the track
Oh I'm rolling, rolling, rolling
Rolling, rolling down the track
Dolly Parton's song "Blue Smoke" is about heartbreak and the decision to leave a relationship. The blue smoke serves as a metaphor for the sadness and sorrow that the singer is experiencing as they leave their partner. The opening lines of the song describe blue smoke climbing up a mountain and winding around a bend, emphasizing the idea that the singer is on a journey and that their emotions are streaming out behind them like smoke. The blue smoke is also referred to as "the name of the heartbreak train," which the singer is riding in, indicating that they are moving forward but still experiencing intense feelings of sadness and loss.
The singer reveals that they have written a note explaining that they are leaving and that they do not plan to return. They reference the sound of a train on tracks, with the repetition of "click-ad-ee, click-ad-ee, click-ad-ee clack," which suggests that they are gradually moving further away from their past life with their partner. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of moving on and letting go while also acknowledging that this is a painful process. The use of repetition underscores the idea that the singer is committed to leaving, despite the challenges.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their relationship with their partner and acknowledges both the hurt caused by their partner's dishonesty and their own disappointment at the relationship's failure. Ultimately, the singer decides to leave anyway, even though it is painful. The final verse repeats the imagery of blue smoke climbing up a mountain and winding around bends, emphasizing the idea of a journey and the experience of moving on after a painful breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue smoke climbin' up the mountain
The pain I feel is rising and growing more intense
Blue smoke windin' round the bend
My emotions are twisting and turning, following the tracks of heartache
Blue smoke is the name of the heartbreak train
I'm trapped on a train of never-ending pain and sadness
That I am ridin' in
I can't escape this heartbreak and must endure it until the train reaches its final stop
I left a note I wrote I'm leaving
I tried to find a way out of this heartache, but ultimately had to leave and find a new path forward
And I won't be coming back
I can't return to the past and must move on from the pain caused by my former lover
Blue smoke rolling, rolling, rolling
The heartbreak train never stops and continues to carry me towards an uncertain future
Rolling, rolling down the track
I have no control over the direction I'm headed - I must just keep moving forward
Just stay on track an' never look back
I must not dwell on the past and let it weigh me down - I must focus on the future and moving forward
Choo-choo, choo-choo, woo-woo-woo
The train continues to chug along, bringing me further and further away from the pain of the past
Oh I know I'm gonna miss you
Despite the pain and heartbreak, I know I will miss my former lover
But I hope it ain't for long
I hope that my pain and sadness will not linger forever and that I will eventually find happiness once again
And I wonder if you're even gonna notice that I'm gone
I question whether or not my former lover truly cared about me and if they will even notice my absence
Oh it hurts to know you cheated
The pain of my former lover's betrayal is a wound that still causes me pain
And it hurt to know you lied
The trust I had in my former lover was shattered by their dishonesty
But it hurts me even worse to know you never even tried
The fact that my former lover did not even attempt to make things work between us hurts me the most
I packed my suitcase full of heartaches
I carry the weight of my pain and heartbreak with me wherever I go
Headin' to the train depot
I am on my way to the one place that can take me away from my pain - the heartbreak train
And I bought a one-way ticket
I have no plan to return to the past - I must move forward and find a new path
On that train they call Blue Smoke
I am on the heartbreak train, a journey of pain and sadness
I left the station straight-up midnight
I made the decision to leave and start my new journey in the darkest hours of the night
Feelin' lonely, lost and blue
My heart is heavy and full of pain as I embark on this new journey
In a trail of blue smoke with my heart broke
My pain and heartbreak are tangible as I leave behind a trail of blue smoke, representing the pain I carry with me
Said good-bye to you
I must say goodbye to the past and move forward towards a new future
Roll with me now
I must keep moving forward on this heartbreak train, not letting my past hold me back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex
I love that she's coming up with music even though its been like 40-50 years since she started and she STILL hasn't lost her edge!
Darth Pryce
Just like Johnny Cash. :-)
charles fite
B-Radical Gaming RIP Johnny cash
Kelvin Mureti
Not one bit
Williammore
Like CHER
Melissa Rivera
She makes country sound divine
Jordan Pittman Music
So happy that she has a new album coming! Country radio needs to appreciate her while we still got her!!!!!
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Jordan Phillips
Na she like Betty White
03-12 Productions
Love it another well written song by Dolly!