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Shades of blue
Kelsey Lu Lyrics
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Moving me every which way
Thought I'd hold out for your love someday
But I couldn't
Cause you wouldn't
You're like a blazing fire
In the Sahara
Movin' in all directions
I'm not over you
Not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
I'm not over you not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
Blue
Afraid I'm going mad
Afraid I've lost my edge
Afraid I made a big mistake
But I knew it
Yes I knew it
Yes I knew it
You're like a blazing fire
In the Sahara
On a wind filled night
Movin' in all directions
I'm not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
I'm not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of
Blue
Happiness is a state of mind
And you almost stole mine
I'm not over you
Not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
I'm not over you ohhh
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
Blue
Blue
The song "Shades of Blue" by Kelsey Lu is a vulnerable portrayal of a relationship that has ended and the emotions that come with it. The lyrics describe the singer's realization that they were mere pawns in their lover's game, being moved around without any control. The singer admits to hoping for love in return, but eventually understands that it is a lost cause, leading to feelings of sadness and regret. The use of the metaphor of the Sahara desert and a blazing fire invokes imagery of a passionate and chaotic love, one that couldn't be contained and ultimately burned out.
The chorus repeats that the singer is not over their lover, but they are tired of feeling the shades of blue that come with heartbreak. They express the fear of going mad and losing themselves, but in the end, they prioritize their own happiness and acknowledge that it's a state of mind that they must work towards.
In summary, "Shades of Blue" is an introspective and emotional song about the struggles and pain of moving on from a tumultuous relationship, while also recognizing the hope for personal growth and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew I was a chess piece in your game
I understood that I was just a pawn in your plan
Moving me every which way
You controlled every move I made
Thought I'd hold out for your love someday
I hoped you would eventually love me
But I couldn't
But it never happened
Cause you wouldn't
Because you didn't feel the same way
You're like a blazing fire in the Sahara
You're powerful and intense like a fire in a desert
On a wind filled night
On a night where everything is uncertain
Movin' in all directions
Going wherever the wind takes you
I'm not over you
I still have feelings for you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
But I'm tired of feeling sad and depressed about it
Afraid I'm going mad
Scared that I'm losing my mind
Afraid I've lost my edge
Scared that I'm not as sharp as I used to be
Afraid I made a big mistake
Worried that I made a huge error in judgement
But I knew it
But deep down, I knew it would end this way
Yes I knew it
I was aware of the reality of the situation
Happiness is a state of mind
Being content is a mental state
And you almost stole mine
But you almost destroyed my mental state
Blue
Sadness and depression
Writer(s): kelsey lu
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rflmywfl1
"Hello dawn, you're here at last
to reveal what can't be hidden
through the blinds the sun meets
my eyes with it
blinded by the hope of our love in your eyes
is my heart too much for you
to succumb to what has risen
rivers run and tides grow high
that's living
who would want to try to steal all of that freedom"
-Kelsey Lu
@hdex7043
1:47
Hello dawn you’re here at last,
To reveal what can’t be hidden.
Through the blinds the sun meets my eyes, within. (Or withered)
Blinded by the hope of the love in you’re eyes!
Is my love too much for you?
To succumb to what has risen?
Rivers run and tides go high, that’s living.
Who would wanna try to steal all of that freedom?
@bigbaby7286
I knew I was a chess piece in your game
Moving me every which way
Thought I'd hold out for your love someday
But I couldn't
Cause you wouldn't
You're like a blazing fire
In the Sahara
On a wind filled night
Movin' in all directions
I'm not over you
Not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
I'm not over you not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
Blue
Afraid I'm going mad
Afraid I've lost my edge
Afraid I made a big mistake
But I knew it
Yes I knew it
Yes I knew it
You're like a blazing fire
In the Sahara
On a wind filled night
Movin' in all directions
I'm not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
I'm not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of
Blue
Happiness is a state of mind
And you almost stole mine
I'm not over you
Not over you
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
I'm not over you ohhh
But I'm over feeling shades of blue
Blue
Blue
@Gabriel-ud5hu
"I'm not over you but i'm over feeling shades of blue" this line speaks directly to my heart...
@selenajackson1745
Gabriel does it really?
@jamiewhite5839
me too....
@narutolamoonytisabotexploi4859
Sad but true.
@c.arlynx
Girl same
@whatshername3158
same.
@sepehrabdar9304
probably one of the best music videos I've ever seen, soo much attention to detail, colour, attire, movement, everything was done perfectly!
@loupsolitaire9399
I wanted to know if I was the only one who had notice
@keenanjones2167
Authentic art in the raw. An extreme talent within a league of its own. Enabled herself to express freely and completely. I bet she didn’t even convey the fact that she’s made the perfect masterpiece via honing in on multiple senses simultaneously.
@miasong3397
Wow! This is my first time ever listening to Kelsey Lu! The video was one of the most engaging and beautifully profound things I’ve seen in this century. The quality of light and videography was AMAZING!! Congrats to everyone who worked on this piece, I really enjoyed the narrative and all the wide range of emotions displayed in this video! I am a new fan on Ms. Kelsey Lu! 👏🏽 Continue creating thought provoking and visually stimulating stories!!! So happy to see something unique and personal for a change. 🦋👑🐚 Aho!