Baby Blue
Early November Lyrics
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That flows through these leaves
I have, I try
I guess we'll be alright
Way to try
I got a line for you from me, better nice
A beautiful baby blue sky that's looking up at you
But it's okay to come around
With nights like this are never ending
I tried so hard to make this perfect
You and I somehow
We can't see eye to eye together
We always knew that you were better
I know you want it all and you got me
Sorry I never was everything you ever dreamed
But kept at bay for just in case that day
But it's okay to come around
With nights like this are never ending
I tried so hard to make this perfect
You and I somehow
We can't see eye to eye together
We always knew that you were better
I don't want you to love me anymore
With my bags packed and ready to go
Nothing's ever hurt so much for me than to let you go
With my bags packed and ready to go
Nothing's ever hurt so much for me than to let you go
In "Baby Blue," The Early November sings about a relationship that doesn't quite work out, despite the best efforts of both partners. The first verse speaks to a sense of growth that fills the singer with hope: the "faster growing green" that flows through leaves suggests that new life is sprouting in the world around them. However, this optimism is tempered by the fact that the relationship is not as solid as they'd hoped - "I have, I try, I guess we'll be alright." The second verse suggests that the singer is trying to find a way to connect with their partner despite their differences: "We can't see eye to eye together. We always knew that you were better." The song is characterized by a sense of resignation - "Sorry I never was everything you ever dreamed" - and the acknowledgment that the end of the relationship is inevitable: "I don't want you to love me anymore... Nothing's ever hurt so much for me than to let you go."
Through its use of natural imagery ("a faster growing green," "a beautiful baby blue sky"), the song presents a contrast between the sense of growth and possibility that comes with new love, and the pain that comes when that love is lost. The melodies and harmonies in the song reflect that sense of conflict as well: the verses are sung in a minor key, with a descending melodic line that suggests sadness, while the chorus uses major chords and a more upbeat melody to underscore the sense of hope that the singer is trying to hold on to. Ultimately, the song explores the difficult process of letting go of something that doesn't quite work out, even when both partners are eager to find a way to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a faster growing green
The relationship is growing quickly and abundantly
That flows through these leaves
The growth of the relationship is evident and visible
I have, I try
Despite any struggles or difficulties, the singer is committed to making the relationship work
I guess we'll be alright
Despite uncertainty, the artist is hopeful for the relationship's success
Way to try
There is appreciation for the efforts put in by both parties to make the relationship work
I got a line for you from me, better nice
The singer has a compliment or positive message for their partner
A beautiful baby blue sky that's looking up at you
The singer sees their partner as someone who brings positivity and beauty into their life
Now watch it fade away
The positivity and beauty may not last and may be fleeting
But it's okay to come around
Despite any arguments or issues, the artist is open to reconciliation and forgiveness
With nights like this are never ending
The artist may feel trapped in a difficult situation or relationship
I tried so hard to make this perfect
The singer has put in a lot of effort to try and make the relationship work
You and I somehow
The differences between the artist and their partner have caused issues in the relationship
We can't see eye to eye together
The singer and their partner have different perspectives or opinions that make it difficult to come to an agreement
We always knew that you were better
The singer may feel inferior or like they are not good enough for their partner
I know you want it all and you got me
The singer may feel like their partner wants more than they can give, but they are willing to try
Sorry I never was everything you ever dreamed
The artist recognizes that they may not meet all of their partner's expectations or desires
But kept at bay for just in case that day
The artist may have held out hope for the relationship to work out, despite any difficulties
I don't want you to love me anymore
The singer may be ready to move on from the relationship and not want to be loved by their partner anymore
With my bags packed and ready to go
The singer is preparing to leave the relationship
Nothing's ever hurt so much for me than to let you go
Ending the relationship is painful for the artist
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Written by: ARTHUR CARL ENDERS, JEFFREY MATTHEW KUMMER, JOSEPH RYAN MARRO, SERGIO ANELLO
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