Singin' the Blues
Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke Lyrics
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'Cause I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear
Why'd you do me this way?
Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night
'Cause everythin's wrong, and nothin' ain't right
Without you
Oh, the moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothin' left for me to do
But cry-y-y-y over you (cry over you)
Well, I never felt more like runnin' away
But why should I go 'cause I couldn't stay
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
Well, I never felt more like singin' the blues
But I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear
Why'd you do me this way?
Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night
'Cause everythin's wrong, and nothin' ain't right
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
Oh, that moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothin' left for me to do
But cry-y-y-y over you (cry over you)
Well, I never felt more like runnin' away
But why should I go 'cause I couldn't stay
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
The lyrics of "Singing' The Blues" by Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke describe the devastating feeling of heartbreak and loss of love. The song begins with the singer stating that they have never felt more like singing the blues because they never thought they would lose their love. They ask their love interest why they did them this way, expressing confusion and hurt over the sudden end of their relationship. The lyrics continue with a sense of hopelessness as everything seems wrong and nothing feels right without their beloved.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's pain as they describe how the moon and stars no longer shine, and their dreams have been shattered. They express that there is nothing left for them to do but cry over the loss of their love. The second verse describes the desire to run away from the pain, but they know that they cannot leave because they cannot stay without their former partner.
Overall, "Singing' The Blues" is a poignant portrayal of heartbreak that resonates with many listeners who have experienced the pain of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I never felt more like singin' the blues
I've never felt more inclined to express my sadness through blues music.
'Cause I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear
Why'd you do me this way?
I never expected to lose your love, and I don't understand why you broke my heart.
Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night
'Cause everythin's wrong, and nothin' ain't right
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
My world is falling apart without you, and my sadness is manifesting as blues music.
Oh, the moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothin' left for me to do
But cry-y-y-y over you (cry over you)
The romantic dream I had with you has ended and there is nothing left for me to do but cry over the loss of our love.
Well, I never felt more like runnin' away
But why should I go 'cause I couldn't stay
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
I feel like giving up and running away, but I can't because I can't bear the thought of being without you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Melvin Endsley
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@scotnick59
Boy! Such a magnificent clear offering of this 1927 classic!
@DerVulture
i still can’t get over this. I’m feeling like 8 different emotions at once when Bix plays, he is my favourite musician. I’ve never had somebody speak to me so well and make me feel such a wide range of emotions; his playing is impeccable. Bix will never die. tears :’)
@brendareed8412
I am reading a bio of Artie Shaw and this recording is stated to have been one that all the musicians felt to be pure gold. How fortunate I am that I can hear it just by going to YouTube. Thank you for posting it.
@osocool1too
What an amazing small studio recording...you can hear everything so clearly.
@SheridanJazz
Yeah, the engineers were really sharp. This was the start of electrical recording. The engineers of today are extreme lightweights....rock 'n' roll guys. I had a friend who used to say that the sound quality is directly proportionate to the length of the sound engineer's pony tail.
@BassetHoundTrio
Emrah, your posts always sound great but this one is really great!! It sounds like it was recorded yesterday!
@johnrowley8055
Wow they were great
@essexpeter6116
Sounds so fresh and crisp. Scarcely believe this was recorded over 90 years ago. Absolutely timeless.
@Nealsiegal
I don't want to be hyperbolic but- I think I just hear the voice of the demi-gods!
@bgraham928
The Frankie Trumbauer Orchestra of 1926 is the greatest jazz/popular group of all-time!