Bye Bye Blues
Jethro Burns Lyrics


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I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
I never dreamed that it could be
But now I realize since I saw you smile
There's only happiness for me
So
Bye bye blues
Bye bye blues
Bells ring
Birds sing
Sun is shining
No more pining
Just we two
Smiling thru
Don't sigh
Don't cry




Bye bye blues
Blues

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jethro Burns's song Bye Bye Blues are an expression of newfound happiness and relief from melancholy. The singer was pleasantly surprised to see the subject of the song smile, something they never thought possible. This realization leads to a newfound appreciation of the moment and the relationship between the two. The repeated phrase "Bye bye blues" serves as a metaphorical farewell to sadness and sorrow that had previously dominated their lives. As the bells ring, birds sing, and the sun shines, the couple finds joy in just being together and smiling. The song ends with the reassuring words, "don't sigh, don't cry, bye bye blues," providing comfort to the listener that the happiness will continue.


The lyrics are a testament to the power of love and companionship to bring people out of a state of despair. The transformation from sadness to joy is tangible in the relaxed, carefree tone of the song. The lyrics emphasize that life can be difficult, but love can make all the difference. The cheerful tune expresses the idea that no matter how rough the previous experiences may have been, with love, one's situation can always improve. The songwriter masterfully juxtaposes sadness with happiness to demonstrate how love can transform one's entire worldview.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
Seeing you smile was unexpected and caught me off guard


I never dreamed that it could be
I never imagined that you would actually smile at me


But now I realize since I saw you smile
But now I understand that your smile brings me happiness


There's only happiness for me
Your smile brings me nothing but joy


So
Therefore


Bye bye blues
Goodbye to my sadness and troubles


Bells ring
The sound of bells is heard


Birds sing
Birds are singing


Sun is shining
The sun is shining bright


No more pining
No more feeling sad and longing for something


Just we two
Just the two of us


Smiling thru
We are both smiling happily


Don't sigh
Don't let out a sigh of sadness


Don't cry
Don't shed tears of sorrow


Bye bye blues
Goodbye to my sadness and troubles


Blues
A feeling of sadness and melancholy




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bert Lown, Chauncey Gray, David Bennett, Frederick L Hamm

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