He is considered one of the most original personalities in Italian music from the 1970s to now. Battiato's songs are dreamy, controversial collages of images and sensations, very experimental and convoluted, rich of esoteric, philosophical and East Asian religious themes.
His collaborations (from 1994 onward) with the nihilistic-cynical philosopher Manlio Sgalambro have added further depth to his apparently nonsensical lyrics, with references to Emil Cioran, Friedrich Nietzsche and other anarchistic and problematic thinkers.
Ruby Tuesday
Franco Battiato Lyrics
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Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
While the sun is bright or in the darkest night
No one knows
She comes and goes
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
Don't question why she needs to be so free
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She just can't be chained to a
Life where nothing's gained and nothing's lost at such a cost
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
There's no time to lose I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind
Ain't life unkind
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
I'll miss you
I'll miss you
The lyrics of "Ruby Tuesday" by Franco Battiato tell the story of a mysterious and independent woman who refuses to be tied down to any particular place or way of life. The singer of the song is clearly fascinated by this woman, but also frustrated by her unwillingness to reveal anything about herself or her past. The chorus of the song, "Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you? When you change with every new day, still I'm gonna miss you," suggests that the woman is constantly in motion, always changing and transforming, and that the singer is both attracted to and saddened by this quality.
The woman in the song is presented as a free spirit who refuses to be tied down by convention or societal expectations. She "can't be chained to a life where nothing's gained and nothing's lost at such a cost," suggesting that she values her independence and self-determination above all else. The song urges listeners to "catch your dreams before they slip away," suggesting that life is short and fleeting, and that it's important to follow one's own path and not be held back by fear or convention.
Line by Line Meaning
She would never say where she came from
The mysterious woman never disclosed her place of origin.
Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
The past is meaningless and irrelevant to the present.
While the sun is bright or in the darkest night
In any circumstance or situation.
No one knows
Her true identity and motives are a mystery.
She comes and goes
She appears and disappears without a trace.
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
Farewell to the woman who defies labels and categories.
When you change with every new day
Her identity and personality are constantly evolving.
Still I'm gonna miss you
Despite not knowing her fully, the singer will miss her presence.
Don't question why she needs to be so free
There is no need to rationalize or understand her desire for independence.
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She believes that being free is the only way to live.
She just can't be chained to a
She refuses to be tied down to a certain way of life.
Life where nothing's gained and nothing's lost at such a cost
She rejects a life of stagnation and pointless sacrifice.
There's no time to lose I heard her say
She urges to live in the present and seize opportunities.
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Pursue your aspirations before they vanish or are unattainable.
Dying all the time
The slow death of unrealized dreams and potential.
Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind
Abandoning one's dreams can lead to despair and insanity.
Ain't life unkind
Life can be cruel and harsh.
I'll miss you
The singer admits to feeling a sense of loss upon her departure.
I'll miss you
Reiteration of his sentiment of missing her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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Maria Luisa Cravotta
Dolcissima ,suadente,come sempre ,
la sua interpretazione!
Qualsiasi canzone ,non sua,riceve un
tocco magico che la rende avvolgente
con la sua voce sensuale da fare
innamorare pazzamente le persone
che l'ascoltano!
Franco Battiato e' il "Re Mida" delle
cover's ! Nessuno sara' come Lui!
Corte y Grabado Láser ByGallardo
She would never say where she came from
Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
While the sun is bright or in the darkest night
No one knows
She comes and goes
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
Don't question why she needs to be so free
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She just can't be chained to a
Life where nothing's gained and nothing's lost at such a cost
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
There's no time to lose I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind
Ain't life unkind
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
I'll miss you
I'll miss you
Tyler Durden
This song is one of the very MANY reasons Children of Men will be remembered as a true work of art for years to come.
Bernie B
I totally agree with you. In my Top 10.
Luke Leonard Rasmussen
CoM was brilliant. Just saw the movie last week for the first time. I'm not a huge post apocalyptic movie guy, but CoM was an exception.
vee
i can hardly believe the turd of a novel got turned into such a great film
2,433 Days
Be at peace, Son of Gondor.
Flora Golm
BOROMIR GO TAKE BAKE OSGILLIATH !
Fan Made Videos
Franco really captures the eulogistic quality of original song. I like both very much, but this one really captures the melancholy of losing a loved one forever.
Gayle N.B.
My lover played this for me as I was packing to leave to go back home. He is Italian, so this song has many levels of meaning for me. You have stated it very well.
Atom Heart Mother
This is why I prefer this version than the one of the Stones.
Javier76
Sin duda la mejor versión de Ruby Tuesday. Bellísima.