The Late Blue
Gypsy & The Cat Lyrics


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I can hear it calling me to turn around
From the empty stages, cold of life
By the burning whistle in the underground
Begging me not to go
I guess I shouldn’t be here anymore

How will I know that I’m still real?
When I’m with them I’m gonna be alright

Cause it feels like everything’s going my way
Now I’m home but I feel the great late blue
Where wind starts gently whispering to me
Cause I’m home
I’m home

I can see the spaces on the early side
But I turn my back and I don’t know why
Everything might fade, I know
But I’m shining, walk this road alone
Feelings change but the memory never dies

How will I know that I’m still real?
When I’m with them I’m gonna be alright

Cause it feels like everything’s going my way
Now I’m home but I feel the great late blue
Where wind starts gently whispering to me
Cause I’m home
I’m home

I think I’m falling down
Another wasted night away from you
And you said uuu aaa
You’d never change your mind
You’d wait for me

Take me back to the way that it was
Back to the way that it was
Take me back to the way that it was




Back to the way that we used to be
Back to the way that it was

Overall Meaning

The Late Blue by Gypsy & The Cat is a melancholic song that touches upon the themes of nostalgia, regret and a search for identity. The song starts with the singer reflecting upon his past experiences on empty stages, hinting at a career in music. The sound of a burning whistle adds to the overall mood of the song, as it's often associated with trains leaving the station, symbolizing the singer's desire to leave things behind. However, something within him is urging him not to go, reminding him that he no longer belongs there.


The chorus is where the emotional crux of the song lies, with the singer expressing his conflicting emotions about being home. He acknowledges that things seem to be going well, but there's a sense of emptiness that he can't shake off. The "great late blue" represents a feeling of sadness or melancholy that's just below the surface. The wind that gently whispers to him could be a metaphor for his inner voice of longing, the need to feel something more than what he has.


Towards the end of the song, the singer addresses someone directly, possibly an ex-lover, asking to be taken back to the way things were before. The repetition of this phrase adds a sense of urgency and desperation, culminating in the final lines of the song - "Back to the way that it was."


Overall, The Late Blue is a hauntingly beautiful song that leaves a lasting impact on the listener. It's open to interpretation, but its underlying themes of introspection and longing are relatable to most people, making it a timeless piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

I can hear it calling me to turn around
I feel an inner voice urging me to go back.


From the empty stages, cold of life
I left behind my unfulfilling life with its hollow values.


By the burning whistle in the underground
I heard a hissing sound from the subway.


Begging me not to go
It was as if the voice tried to stop me from leaving.


I guess I shouldn’t be here anymore
I realized that my presence was no longer needed there.


How will I know that I’m still real?
I wonder if I exist or if I've lost touch with reality.


When I’m with them I’m gonna be alright
I hope being around people will make me feel better.


Cause it feels like everything’s going my way
I'm riding high on a wave of good luck.


Now I’m home but I feel the great late blue
Even though I am back home, I sense a feeling of emptiness and sadness.


Where wind starts gently whispering to me
The breeze brings me messages that only I can hear.


Cause I’m home
Despite the melancholy, being back home is comforting.


I can see the spaces on the early side
I can sense the emptiness and solitude that comes with being up early.


But I turn my back and I don’t know why
Instead of facing the void, I choose to ignore it.


Everything might fade, I know
I am aware that everything is ephemeral and impermanent.


But I’m shining, walk this road alone
Despite knowing that things change and fade, I still feel radiant and confident in walking my own path.


Feelings change but the memory never dies
Even though emotions fluctuate, memories always remain.


I think I’m falling down
I am losing myself in uncertainty and confusion.


Another wasted night away from you
I spent another night without you, and it felt like a waste of time.


And you said uuu aaa
I hear echoes of your voice calling out my name.


You’d never change your mind
I remember you promising you wouldn't forget me.


You’d wait for me
You said you would be patient and wait for me to return.


Take me back to the way that it was
I want to go back to the good old days.


Back to the way that we used to be
I miss how things were when we used to be together.




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