Blue Bayou
Henry Arland Lyrics
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I'm so lonesome all the time
Since I left my baby behind on blue bayou
Savin' nickels, savin' dimes
Workin' till the sun don't shine
Lookin' forward to happier times on blue bayou
Where you sleep all day and the catfish play on blue bayou
All those fishin' boats with their sails afloat, if I could only see
That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes how happy I'd be
Oh, to see my baby again
And to be with some of my friends
Maybe I'd be happy then on blue bayou
I'm goin' back some day, gonna stay on blue bayou
Where the folks are fine and the world is mine on blue bayou
Ah, that girl of mine by my side
The silver moon and the evening tide
Ah, some sweet day gonna take away this hurtin' inside
I'll never be blue, my dreams come true on blue bayou
The lyrics of the song "Blue Bayou" by Henry Arland depict the feeling of nostalgia and longing for a place the singer has left behind. The singer expresses his sadness and worries about leaving his loved one behind on the blue bayou. He describes how he is working hard and saving money so that he can return to the blue bayou someday. The blue bayou seems to be the place where the singer finds peace, happiness, and contentment.
The second stanza of the song describes the singer's imagination of what life would be like when he returns to the blue bayou. He shows his excitement and happiness to see the familiar sunrise and watch the fisherman boats with their sails afloat. The singer envisions his lover by his side, and together, they enjoy the silver moon and the evening tide. The singer believes that going back to the blue bayou would be the solution to his worries and make him happy.
Overall, the song "Blue Bayou" is a beautiful and emotional expression of the feeling of longing and nostalgia. The song portrays the idea that for many people, there is a particular place they call home, where they find peace, love, and belonging. It also emphasizes the optimism and the hope that someday the singer will reunite with his loved one and find peace of mind at his favorite place, the blue bayou.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so bad I've got a worried mind
I'm feeling unhappy and anxious
I'm so lonesome all the time
I feel extremely lonely every moment
Since I left my baby behind on blue bayou
Ever since I parted ways with my lover at blue bayou
Savin' nickels, savin' dimes
Saving every penny I earn
Workin' till the sun don't shine
Working laboriously from sunrise to sunset
Lookin' forward to happier times on blue bayou
Hopeful for finding joyous moments at blue bayou in future
I'm goin' back some day, come what may, to blue bayou
Determined to return back to blue bayou, whatever happens
Where you sleep all day and the catfish play on blue bayou
At blue bayou, you can relax all day and witness playful catfish
All those fishin' boats with their sails afloat, if I could only see
If only I could see those fishing boats with their sails in motion
That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes how happy I'd be
Seeing the familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes will give immense joy
Oh, to see my baby again
Wishing to reunite with my lover again
And to be with some of my friends
Wishing to spend time with some of my friends
Maybe I'd be happy then on blue bayou
Perhaps I'll find happiness once I reunite with my lover and friends at blue bayou
I'm goin' back some day, gonna stay on blue bayou
I'll return back to blue bayou and this time I'll stay there
Where the folks are fine and the world is mine on blue bayou
At blue bayou, the people are friendly and everything seems perfect
Ah, that girl of mine by my side
Oh, the presence of my lover by my side
The silver moon and the evening tide
Witnessing the charming silver moon and the beautiful evening tide
Ah, some sweet day gonna take away this hurtin' inside
Someday, the pain inside me will disappear
I'll never be blue, my dreams come true on blue bayou
At blue bayou, my dreams will come true and I'll never be sad
Lyrics © Barbara Orbison Music Company, Orbi-Lee Music, R-Key Darkus, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison
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