Blue Skies
Ella Fitzgerald & Buddy Rich Lyrics
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Nothin' but blue skies do I see
Bluebirds singin' a song
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
Never saw things goin' so right
Noticing the days hurrying by
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
Blue skies smilin' at me
Nothin' but blue skies do I see
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
Never saw things goin' so right
Noticing the days hurrying by
When you're in love, my, how they fly
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
The song “Blue Skies” by Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Rich is about the overwhelming joy and optimism that comes with being in love. The entire song is imbued with positivity as the lyrics describe clear blue skies, singing bluebirds, and everything falling perfectly into place. The song is essentially a love letter to love itself, with the singer reveling in the joy that their romance brings.
The reference to “blue days” suggests that things have not always been perfect, and that the singer has experienced times of melancholy or sadness. However, the arrival of love has transformed their outlook on life, and they are now seeing only “blue skies” ahead.
Overall, “Blue Skies” is a simple and straightforward song about the transformative power of love. The imagery of blue skies and bluebirds serves to reinforce the song’s optimistic message, and the repeated refrain of “Nothin’ but blue skies from now on” drives home the idea that love is the key to a bright and sunny future.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies smilin' at me
The person is experiencing a moment of pure bliss and happiness, represented by the clear blue skies.
Nothin' but blue skies do I see
Being in this state of happiness, makes all that the person sees a reflection of the good in the world. Everything is bright, clear, and positive.
Bluebirds singin' a song
As if to add to the joyful moment, the person is serenaded by bluebirds singing, an indication of the pleasures of being alive and living.
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
In that time of happiness, the person continues to enjoy the company of bluebirds, which is a metaphor for a life with no worries and full of joy.
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
The happiness and positive outlooks keep growing in the person that they begin to recognize the beauty of everything around them, even those things that they had previously ignored.
Never saw things goin' so right
The person is in such a good state of mind, that virtually everything seems to fall in place and to be going well.
Noticing the days hurrying by
The person is keen on spending every moment savoring and enjoying the happiness that they are experiencing, which makes time seem to fly.
When you're in love, my, how they fly
Being in love can be equated to a state of happiness that makes time seem fleeting. It's such a beautiful experience that every moment spent with loved ones seems to be over before it even starts.
Blue days, all of them gone
The sadness that the person previously had all fades away in the joyous moment that they find themselves in.
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
The line represents a turning point in the person's life where they go from a period of sadness to a period of happiness with no end in sight.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@sallybowles2781
That woman never emitted a false note in her life
@user-qt5wb6zx8d
wonderful!
@orionrock9206
What a voice!
@iMadeAPromise42
Besides The Muppet Show this is the only time I've heard Buddy sing. He's pretty funny in this one! "There is nothing I can do-y!"
@yolandaabad9533
Qué maravilla
@arancialy8298
🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
@ninahagen1453
It's Max Roach on the photo...
@ValeriaStanzial
Ero triste, non potevo essere più triste
Ogni giorno era un giorno nuvoloso per me
Ma poi la fortuna è venuta a bussare alla mia porta
I cieli che erano grigi ora non lo sono più
Rit: Cieli azzurri
Mi sorridono
Nient'altro che cieli blu
VedoUccelli azzurri
Cantano una canzone
Nient'altro che uccelli azzurri
Tutto il giorno
Mai visto il sole così splendente
Mai le cose sono andate così bene
Noto che i giorni vanno in fretta
Quando sei innamorato, oh come volano!
Libera traduzione di Joseph Buysse
@yolandaabad9533
Podrías traducirla al castellano? Me encantaría 🙏