Blue Skies
Lauren Cooper Lyrics
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Nothin' but blue skies who I see
And there's bluebirds singin' a song
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
People say I'm selfish
Yeah, they say I'm not the same
Yeah, they say your girl's changed
Don't ask me if I feel a thing
The ones who put the pennies down
Say we're never stayin' around
Busy at the bed we made
So what you think they're gonna say?
People keep on talkin', let them talk away
(Let them talk away)
Sometimes you gotta give up and let them say what they say
(Let them say what they say, what they say, what they say)
All I need is my God, nobody's bigger than He
So I say, go ahead, it's free publicity
(Go ahead, go ahead)
'Cause I got
Blue skies are lookin' at me
Nothin' but blue skies who I see
And there's bluebirds singin' a song
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
Watch me as I close my ears
Hold this on the positive
Sittin' in a first class lounge
Take me up above the clouds
See I and everything I have
All will pat me on the back
Watchin' you, I keep around
'Cause they're the ones that keep me down
I was born on the out and this is why I go in
(This is why, this is why I work so hard)
I got too much to lose so I ain't stressin' one man)
(Ooh, I won't, I won't)
With the good comes the bad and then it turns to great
It's so far at the back, this is a vengeance, love swayed
(As a vengeance, love swayed)
That's why
Blue skies are lookin' at me
Nothin' but blue skies who I see
And there's bluebirds singin' a song
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
Lauren Cooper's song Blue Skies is an uplifting ode to optimism and perseverance in the face of negativity and naysayers. The song opens with Cooper describing the beauty of blue skies and bluebirds singing, setting a positive tone. The lyrics then shift to people's negative perceptions of Cooper, calling her selfish and changed. Despite this, Cooper sings that she doesn't care what people say and that she only needs God's support. She views the negative talk as free publicity and a way to rise to the top.
The chorus repeats the blue skies metaphor, emphasizing the positivity and hope that Cooper has despite the negativity. The bridge further expresses Cooper's determination to focus on the positive and not let negative people bring her down. She describes herself as born on the 'out,' meaning that she started from a less privileged background, but her hard work and perseverance have brought her to the 'in,' presumably the success and recognition she has achieved through her music. Cooper acknowledges that there will be good and bad, but ultimately things will turn out great.
In terms of musical style, Blue Skies is a pop- and R&B-infused track with upbeat production and catchy hooks. The song's message of resilience and positivity is a common theme in pop music, but Cooper's voice and lyrics make it feel fresh and personal.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies are lookin' at me
I am surrounded by positivity and hope.
Nothin' but blue skies who I see
I only see the good in the world around me.
And there's bluebirds singin' a song
Even the birds are happy and singing in my presence.
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
The happiness and positivity that surrounds me is present all day long.
People say I'm selfish
Others judge me and wrongly label me without understanding my point of view.
Yeah, they say I'm not the same
Others judge me without acknowledging that people can change and grow.
Yeah, they say your girl's changed
Others judge me without acknowledging that personal growth and change is natural.
Don't ask me if I feel a thing
I am refusing to engage with those who are judgmental and negative towards me.
The ones who put the pennies down
Those who criticize me and put me down are not supportive in any way.
Say we're never stayin' around
Others doubt my capability and resilience, and think I will not last.
Busy at the bed we made
I am focusing on my own path and choices rather than worrying about others' opinions.
So what you think they're gonna say?
I am not allowing the criticisms and doubts of others to affect my confidence or direction.
People keep on talkin', let them talk away
I choose to ignore the negativity and judgment of others and focus on my own positive path.
Sometimes you gotta give up and let them say what they say
It is futile to try to convince others to understand me, so I simply choose to ignore them.
All I need is my God, nobody's bigger than He
I find comfort and guidance in my faith and trust in a higher power.
So I say, go ahead, it's free publicity
I am not afraid of negative attention because it only generates more publicity.
'Cause I got
I have the confidence and strength to withstand negativity and criticism.
Watch me as I close my ears
I am blocking out the negativity of others in order to focus on my own goals.
Hold this on the positive
I choose to focus on the positive aspects of my life and circumstances.
Sittin' in a first class lounge
I have achieved success and am enjoying the fruits of my labor.
Take me up above the clouds
I am rising above the negative opinions of others to focus on a higher perspective.
See I and everything I have
I am proud of my accomplishments and my possessions.
All will pat me on the back
I have worked hard and earned respect from others.
Watchin' you, I keep around
I choose to surround myself with supportive people who believe in me.
'Cause they're the ones that keep me down
I am aware that negative influences can drag me down and sabotage my progress.
I was born on the out and this is why I go in
I came from a difficult background and have worked hard to improve my circumstances.
(This is why, this is why I work so hard)
I am motivated to succeed because of the obstacles I have overcome in the past.
I got too much to lose so I ain't stressin' one man
I have achieved success and have too much to lose by worrying about the opinions of one person.
(Ooh, I won't, I won't)
I am determined to stay positive and focused on my own path.
With the good comes the bad and then it turns to great
I accept that challenges and setbacks are inevitable, but remain positive knowing that they will ultimately lead to greater success.
It's so far at the back, this is a vengeance, love swayed
The success I have achieved serves as a form of revenge against those who doubted me, and is fueled by my love for myself and my goals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD FREDERICK STANNARD, WILL ROBERT YOUNG, CARL THOMPSON, ASH HOWES
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