Blue Bayou
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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I feel so bad, I got a worried mind
I'm so lonesome all the time
Since I left my baby behind on Blue Bayou
Saving nickels, saving dimes

Working till the sun don't shine
Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou
I'm going back someday come what may to Blue Bayou
Where you sleep all day and the catfish play on Blue Bayou

All those fishing boats with their sails afloat if I could only see
That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes how happy I'd be
Gonna see my baby again
And to be with some of my friends

Maybe I'd be happier then on Blue Bayou
Saving nickels, saving dimes
Working till the sun don't shine
Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou

I'm going back someday gonna stay on Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fine, and the world is mine
On Blue Bayou
And that girl of mine by my side

The silver moon and the evening tide




Some sweet day gonna take away this hurting inside
I'll never be blue my dreams come true on Blue Bayou

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Engelbert Humperdinck's song Blue Bayou tell the story of a man who left his loved one behind on Blue Bayou and is now experiencing a lot of regret and loneliness. He is desperately longing to go back to where his loved one is, where he can sleep all day and the catfish play, and where he can be happier. He works tirelessly, saving every nickel and dime to make sure he can return to Blue Bayou. He even dreams of the familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes and being with his friends again. All he wants is to see his baby again and be with her forever under the silver moon and evening tide.


The lyrics are both wistful and romantic, capturing the pain of longing for someone and the hope of returning to a place where one is happy. The imagery used, such as the sleepy sunrise and fishing boats with their sails afloat, add to the dreamy quality of the song. The melody is equally haunting, adding to the melancholic nature of the lyrics. This song is a classic example of a ballad in which the listener can feel the emotions of the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel so bad, I got a worried mind
I am filled with sadness and anxiety


I'm so lonesome all the time
I am constantly feeling lonely


Since I left my baby behind on Blue Bayou
Since I left my significant other at Blue Bayou, I have been feeling down


Saving nickels, saving dimes
I am trying to save as much money as possible


Working till the sun don't shine
I work hard, even when it is not daylight


Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou
I am hopeful for a brighter future


I'm going back someday come what may to Blue Bayou
I am determined to return to Blue Bayou, no matter what the obstacles may be


Where you sleep all day and the catfish play on Blue Bayou
I long to return to Blue Bayou, where there is nothing to do but relax and enjoy the scenery


All those fishing boats with their sails afloat if I could only see
I miss the sight of the fishing boats at Blue Bayou as they sail on the water


That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes how happy I'd be
I would be filled with joy if I could see the sunrise at Blue Bayou again, even if I am not fully awake


Gonna see my baby again
I am excited to reunite with my significant other


And to be with some of my friends
I am also looking forward to seeing my friends again


Maybe I'd be happier then on Blue Bayou
Perhaps I will finally find happiness once I am back at Blue Bayou


I'm going back someday gonna stay on Blue Bayou
I am making plans to stay at Blue Bayou permanently when I return


Where the folks are fine, and the world is mine
Blue Bayou offers me the opportunity to be surrounded by great people and have a sense of control over my life


And that girl of mine by my side
I cannot wait to be with my significant other again


The silver moon and the evening tide
I look forward to the peaceful sights of the silver moon and the calm tide in the evening


Some sweet day gonna take away this hurting inside
I hope that someday I will be free from the pain and hurt I currently feel


I'll never be blue my dreams come true on Blue Bayou
Blue Bayou is where my dreams will be fulfilled, and I will never feel down again




Lyrics © Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, R-Key Darkus
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison

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Comments from YouTube:

@tatjanasmirnova9173

О Боже! Какие самородки есть на земном шаре! Это просто сказка! И талант и невероятная красота мужская! О Боже, это просто настоящая сказка, так как в нашей житейской жизни в натуре этого нет.Поэтому это- сказка! Красота для души!

@connieclayton9150

Best male voice in the world ! And he is so gorgeous and charismatic ! Look at those "bedroom" eyes ! Love his rendition of "Blue Bayou." I don't think a song exists that Engelbert can't sing divinely !!

@heloizarosado3416

I loved "bedroom eyes" connie clayton. Yes!

@emilia-qg8ks

​@@heloizarosado3416 me encanta este hombre cantando un ex❤

@emilia-qg8ks

Canta muy bonito estas canciones gustan no las ruidosas de

@elzbietaswiek3236

Connie....👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@user-yn3vj6mw4x

Этого Человека невозможно не любить!!! Он послан нам богом для счастья и любви!Голос, внешность, манера исполнения божественны!!!! Можно слушать и смотреть и наслаждаться бесконечно!! Харизма зашкаливает!!!

@gabigebhardt9118

Er ist einfach super und hat eine super Ausstrahlung 💕👍

@gabigebhardt9118

Danke 😘

@tatjanasmirnova9173

Супер , просто от Бога жилец на этой планете! Безумный талант и красота, которая не поддается описанию! О Боже, почему моя жизнь так прошла мимо, от такой жизненной красоты? А это судьба, жестокая для каждого человека.Жуть!

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