Misty Blue
Jools Holland & David McAlmont Lyrics
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Looks like I get you off my mind,
Oh, but I can't,
Just the thought of you,
Turns my whole world,
A misty blue.
Just the mention of your name,
Turns the flicker to a flame,
Then my whole world,
Turns misty blue.
I should forget you,
Heaven knows I tried,
But, when I say,
"I′m glad we're through."
My heart knows I've lied.
The lyrics to Jools Holland & David McAlmont's song "Misty Blue" convey a complex emotional state and a lingering attachment to someone despite attempts to move on. The singer reflects on the passage of time, remarking that it seems as though they have finally managed to forget about this person. However, the mere thought of them quickly reopens the floodgates of emotions, engulfing their entire world with a misty blue haze.
The mention of this person's name triggers an intense reaction, turning a flicker of a memory into a burning flame of longing. The singer reminisces about the shared experiences and moments they had, and as they do, their entire world becomes clouded in misty blue once again. Despite trying to convince themselves that they should forget about this person, deep down, their heart knows the truth - that they are not truly glad the relationship has ended and have been lying to themselves about moving on.
Overall, the lyrics portray a struggle between attempting to move forward and being consumed by memories and emotions. The misty blue imagery represents the transformative power that this person holds over the singer, highlighting the lingering emotional connection that refuses to fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it's been such a long, long time,
It has been an incredibly long period since we were together.
Looks like I get you off my mind,
It appears that I have managed to stop thinking about you.
Oh, but I can't,
However, in reality, I am unable to do so.
Just the thought of you,
Merely thinking about you.
Turns my whole world,
Completely transforms my entire existence.
A misty blue.
Into a state of emotional turmoil and sadness.
Just the mention of your name,
Simply hearing your name being mentioned.
Turns the flicker to a flame,
Ignites a small spark of passion.
I think of things we used to do,
I reminisce about the activities we once shared.
Then my whole world,
At that moment, my entire world.
Turns misty blue.
Becomes filled with intense feelings of melancholy.
I should forget you,
I ought to let go of any memories of you.
Heaven knows I tried,
I have genuinely made multiple attempts to do so.
But, when I say,
However, every time I express
"I'm glad we're through."
"I am happy that we are no longer together."
My heart knows I've lied.
Deep down, I am aware that I am deceiving myself.
Writer(s): Bob Montgomery
Contributed by Katherine D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oliverreidy8864
David, that is by far the best rendition of that song in all the renditions I have heard. You should be proud of that moment. I listen to it frequently and I think it was those songs that were calling to you then and probably still are. Rock on!
@colinlee8402
Absolutely stunning. What a voice.
@jamesmclaughlin5017
man this man can sing beautiful
@powerhaus1
So many years ago! Why..Oh Why... is this guy not a well known star! The best version by far, don't know whether to to be joyous or to cry when I hear it. Come on David ... blow them all away on another Later with Jools.
@cliffanderson7931
I'm a Dorothy Moore fan but this guy is terrific.Beautiful version!!!
@mehere6145
Mcalmont is awesome....
@theresacameron4470
Silky soft I love it
@johnnybsteelriff
Put a great voice and a great song together and you get this - magic....
@ceceechisolm1079
"Mercy!!!!".......peacefully sung....love it...❤
@nicklarge007
I`m Stunned, literally stunned!!! Wow what a voice!!! Never knew he sung this!