Ruby
Eric Shifrin Lyrics
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Not always what you seem
And though my heart may break when I awake
Let it be so
I only know, Ruby, it's you
They say, Ruby you're like a song
You don't know right from wrong
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Ruby, it's you
I hear your voice and I must come to you
I have no choice what else can I do?
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
Into my life you came
And though I should beware
Still I don't care you thrill me so
The lyrics to Eric Shifrin's song Ruby describe a woman who is complex, mysterious and captivating. The singer acknowledges that although Ruby may not always be what she seems, he cannot help but be drawn to her. The singer understands that he may experience heartache because of Ruby but he accepts that because he cannot resist his feelings for her. The line "let it be so" shows that the singer has decided to follow his heart, even though he knows it may lead to pain.
The second verse describes Ruby as a song, which again emphasizes her captivating nature. However, the singer recognizes that she may not know right from wrong, yet he still sees that she has a heartache for him. The singer acknowledges that Ruby has "stole my heart" and he is unable to resist her. The lines "I hear your voice and I must come to you, I have no choice what else can I do?" show that the singer feels powerless to his emotions towards Ruby.
The final verse compares Ruby to a flame that has ignited the singer's life. The singer realizes that he should be cautious of Ruby, but he cannot help being thrilled and excited by her. The lyrics to Ruby address the complexities of love and the willingness to risk heartbreak for a chance at true connection.
Line by Line Meaning
They say, Ruby you're like a dream
People say that you, Ruby, are like a dream. You have an unattainable quality that people can only hope to experience in their wildest dreams.
Not always what you seem
However, you are not always what you seem. Although you may appear perfect and flawless, you have a hidden quality to you that becomes apparent with time.
And though my heart may break when I awake
Even though I may wake up from the dream one day and realize that what I had isn't real, it's worth it to have experienced it at all.
Let it be so
Therefore, I accept whatever happens and will let it be that way.
I only know, Ruby, it's you
Despite everything, I know that it is you, Ruby, who has captured my attention and heart.
They say, Ruby you're like a song
Others compare you to a song, something that is beautiful and enjoyable to listen to.
You don't know right from wrong
However, you may not always understand the difference between right and wrong, and can sometimes make questionable decisions.
And in your eyes I see heart aches for me
When I look into your eyes, I can see the pain and struggles you have faced because of the love you have for me.
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Despite your shortcomings, you have the ability to steal someone's heart away immediately.
Ruby, it's you
Again, it is you, Ruby, who is the cause of such strong emotions.
I hear your voice and I must come to you
Your voice holds a power over me that is stronger than anything else, and I must come to you when I hear it.
I have no choice what else can I do?
I am completely under your spell, and have no choice but to come to you.
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
Once again, people describe you as something hot and intense, like a flame.
Into my life you came
You came into my life and turned everything upside down.
And though I should beware
Even though I should be cautious and on guard around you,
Still I don't care you thrill me so
I cannot help but feel drawn to you and the excitement you bring to my life, despite any warnings I may have received.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEINZ ROEMHELD, MITCHELL PARISH
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