Ruby
Gerry Niewood 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
In this beautiful jazz tune, Gerry Niewood sings about a woman named Ruby who is compared to a dream, a song, and a flame. The singer admits that Ruby is not always what she seems and that even though his heart may break when he wakes up to the harsh reality, he wants to cherish every moment with her. She is like a dream that he never wants to wake up from, and he can't help but be captivated by her. Ruby also represents a song, and the singer acknowledges that she may not know right from wrong but he sees her heart aching for him in her eyes. Despite this, he knows she is the one who has stolen his heart, and he can't resist being with her. Finally, Ruby represents a flame that has come into the singer's life, and even though he should be wary of her, he cannot help but be utterly thrilled by her presence.
The lyrics in this song are a beautiful ode to the complexity of love and relationships. The comparisons to dreams, songs, and flames are particularly striking, highlighting the intensity of the singer's emotions towards Ruby. The way he describes her as someone who may not always be what she seems, but who he can't resist despite any potential heartache, is relatable to anyone who has ever fallen in love. The mixture of apprehension and passion makes this song particularly moving.
Line by Line Meaning
They say, Ruby you're like a dream
People talk about you, Ruby, like you're a fantasy
Not always what you seem
But they also say that you may not always be what you appear to be
And though my heart may break when I awake
Even if the truth hurts me, my emotions are too invested in you to give up
Let it be so
I'll accept whatever outcome comes with this love for you
I only know, Ruby, it's you
My only certainty is that you're the one for me, Ruby
They say, Ruby you're like a song
People compare your charm to the allure of a melody
You don't know right from wrong
But they suggest that you're unable to distinguish between good and bad
And in your eyes I see heart aches for me
I see the pain you've gone through because of my absence, in your eyes
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Despite my doubts about you, you've nonetheless captured my heart since the beginning
Ruby, it's you
Of all the people I've met, it's definitely you, Ruby, who has charmed me
I hear your voice and I must come to you
Whenever I hear you speak, I'm compelled to come closer to you
I have no choice what else can I do?
I have no control over my feelings, so what other option do I have other than to be near you?
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
People liken you to a fire, Ruby, a potent source of energy
Into my life you came
And you came to me, igniting passion in my heart
And though I should beware
Though I'm aware of the potential danger you pose to my heart
Still I don't care you thrill me so
I can't resist the excitement and pleasure you bring into my life, Ruby
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HEINZ ROEMHELD, MITCHELL PARISH
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jim hutchison
grows on ya ,i like it .