In 2006, Arthur's song "In the Sun" was covered by Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.) and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Released for a Hurricane Katrina Relief program, the EP includes six versions of the cover, one of which has Arthur himself singing with Stipe.
Arthur established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let's Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.
Arthur is also an acclaimed painter and designer. His artwork has graced the sleeves of his entire discography; the sleeve design for his 1999 album entitled Vacancy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.
Pale Blue Eyes
Joseph Arthur Lyrics
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Sometime I feel so sad
Sometime I feel so happy but mostly just make me ma d
Baby you just make me mad
Lay the arms, you pale blue eyes
Lay the arms, you pale blue eyes
Though you thougt that you
Though in you as every thing
Could't keep, I've happend couldn't keep
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
If I could make this the world will be strange
The pure is what I see
I put you in the mirror, I put it front of me
I put it front of me
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Skip a life completly, stop beeing a coward
She said money is like a sintagma
It last but can't stand up, down for you is all
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
It was good what we did yersterday
And I do it once again
But the fact that you are married only proves you're my best friedns
But it's truly, truly sad
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Joseph Arthur's rendition of Pale Blue Eyes is a beautiful and emotional display of his vocal prowess and artistry. The lyrics of the song, however, are somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation. The repeated phrase "Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes" suggests either pleading or a gentle, loving embrace. The first stanza highlights the conflicting emotions the singer feels - happiness and sadness - and how the person they are addressing (presumably a woman) makes them mostly angry. The second stanza, "Though you thought that you / Though in you as every thing / Couldn't keep, I've happened couldn't keep," seems to suggest that the singer had high expectations for this person but they let him down. The third stanza is a bit more abstract, with phrases like "If I could make this the world will be strange" and "The pure is what I see." It's possible that in this part of the song, the singer is talking about a desire for change, perhaps a more authentic and pure approach to life. The fourth stanza might be interpreted as the singer venting about a difficult situation, perhaps with a friend who is not truly available to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometime I feel so happy
At times, I experience joy in my life.
Sometime I feel so sad
Other times, I am filled with sorrow.
Sometime I feel so happy but mostly just make me mad
Although happiness is possible, anger is often the prevailing emotion.
Baby you just make me mad
You are the source of my frustration.
Lay the arms, you pale blue eyes
I am pleading with you to let me go, with your cold and distant gaze.
Though you thougt that you
Despite your belief that you had everything.
Though in you as every thing
Though you thought you had everything under control.
Could't keep, I've happend couldn't keep
You could not hold onto what we had, and I could not change that.
If I could make this the world will be strange
I wish I could undo what has happened, but I know that would not be easy.
The pure is what I see
Despite everything, I still see the goodness in you.
I put you in the mirror, I put it front of me
I see you in myself, and I can't escape that fact.
Skip a life completly, stop beeing a coward
I wish I could just skip past this situation and avoid facing it directly.
She said money is like a sintagma
Someone once told me that money is fleeting and ultimately meaningless.
It last but can't stand up, down for you is all
Money may temporarily satisfy you, but ultimately, it is meaningless in the grand scheme of things.
It was good what we did yersterday
In the past, our relationship was fulfilling.
And I do it once again
I would go back to that time if I could.
But the fact that you are married only proves you're my best friedns
Your marriage proves that our relationship was never meant to be anything more than a close friendship.
But it's truly, truly sad
I am filled with sorrow over what we could have been.
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Once again, I am asking you to let me go with your distant gaze and cold demeanor.
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Once again, I am asking you to let me go with your distant gaze and cold demeanor.
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Once again, I am asking you to let me go with your distant gaze and cold demeanor.
Lay your arms, you pale blue eyes
Once again, I am asking you to let me go with your distant gaze and cold demeanor.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lou Reed
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Carla Florez Chucos
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Very nice :)
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Carla Florez Chucos
Linger on your pale blue eyes ...