It's a Blue World
Julie London Lyrics


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It's a blue world without you;
It's a blue world alone.
My days and nights that once were filled with hea - ven,
With you away, how emp - ty they have grown.
It's a blue world from now on,
It's a blue world for me.
The sea, the sky, my heart and I,
We're all in an in - di - go hue





Without you, it's a blue, blue world.
Without you, it's a blue, blue world.

Overall Meaning

Julie London's song "It's a Blue World" depicts a sense of longing and emptiness that comes with the absence of someone that the singer deeply loves. The lyrics talk about how the world doesn't seem as bright and full of life without the loved one around. The singer of the song seems to be going through a difficult break-up or perhaps the death of a partner, and is now left alone to face the world without them. The line "the sea, the sky, my heart and I, we're all in an indigo hue" is particularly powerful, as it suggests that the whole world has taken on a blue tint since the person left. The song captures the pain and loneliness that can come with losing someone who means everything to you.


The song was composed by Bob Wright and Chet Forrest and was first introduced in the 1940 musical revue "Making a Million". It was later recorded by several jazz and pop artists, including Julie London, who popularized the song in 1955. London's sultry voice and understated style perfectly conveyed the melancholy emotions of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a blue world without you;
The absence of you has turned my world into a somber and melancholic place.


It's a blue world alone.
Being alone in this world feels like everything is covered in a blue tint, losing its vibrancy and liveliness.


My days and nights that once were filled with heaven,
The time we spent together was like a paradise, full of joy, happiness, and love.


With you away, how empty they have grown.
Now that you are gone, my life feels meaningless and empty, as all those happy memories have turned into something sad and painful.


It's a blue world from now on,
The future without you seems bleak and moody, as the sadness of the present has become a permanent fixture of my life.


It's a blue world for me.
For me, this world has become a colorless and uninspiring place, where everything feels dull and unremarkable.


The sea, the sky, my heart and I,
All the elements that once represented freedom, passion, and vigor for life have now lost their luster and have turned blue.


We're all in an indigo hue
All the things that were once colorful and bright have now taken on a dull indigo shade, symbolizing the sadness and loneliness that has taken over my life.


Without you, it's a blue, blue world.
The song repeats the same statement as a refrain, emphasizing the depth of sadness and despair that the absence of the loved one brings.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WRIGHT FORREST

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Comments from YouTube:

Wolfsky9

This version by Julie was my Dad's favorite. He loved the 4 Freshmen, but when Julie sang, there was always a sadness & longing she could convey better than any singer of her day. ---Gorgeous! -----------------Wolfsky9, 69 y/o

John Tapscott

Yes, you nailed it. That's exactly what made her so special.

Adam Lopez

yes - Julie's rendition is tied, IMO, with Ella's rendition from her "Swings Gently With Nelson" album. They are the best ever recorded.

biggrex

sheesh why can't they put out music like this today

iconaclastor

The first musical notes tells me this is a great song and then when Julie sings it is definitely a great song. 1959 my birth year but I enjoy that music so much even though I was too young to know most of it.

John Smith

Thanks for putting this up on YouTube, brings back Air Force memories of nearly 60-years ago, when Julie was 'our girl' ...

ecardon1

nice song from an album arranged and conducted by Andre Previn. Love Julie-a babe that could sing.

TEMAOHI2787

N-I-C-E STEREO!!!.....SWEET!!!!

Scott Family

People were so in tune with nature in their lyric writing.

Peter Gillies

Thank you , and for this beloved ,song, 😎

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