The St. Louis Blues
Laurie Hugh Lyrics


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I hate to see that
Evening sun go down
I hate to see that
Evening sun go down
'Cause my baby
Ain't gonna left this time

Feeling tomorrow
Like I feel today
What if I feel tomorrow
Like I feel today




I pack my trunk
And make my getaway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Laurie Hugh's song The St. Louis Blues express the heartache and desperation of a person who has been left by their loved one. The opening lines, "I hate to see that evening sun go down," illustrate the singer's despair as they watch the day end without their partner. The repetition of this line adds emphasis to the agony of their situation. The following line, "Cause my baby ain't gonna left this time," reveals the singer's desperation and hopelessness. They seem resigned to the fact that their lover will not be returning.


The second verse highlights the sense of hopelessness and despair that the singer feels. "Feeling tomorrow like I feel today" suggests that the singer's emotional state is unlikely to change. They are stuck in a cycle of despair and pain, which is reinforced with the line, "What if I feel tomorrow like I feel today." The final line of the verse, "I pack my trunk and make my getaway," reveals the singer's plan to escape their pain. However, it is left unclear whether this escape will be a physical one or simply an emotional withdrawal.


Overall, the lyrics of The St. Louis Blues capture the sense of heartache and desperation that comes with lost love. They highlight the emotional complexity of the situation and offer a poignant insight into the pain of separation.


Line by Line Meaning

I hate to see that
I feel sad when the evening sun sets


Evening sun go down
The sun setting makes me feel melancholic


'Cause my baby
Because my lover


Ain't gonna left this time
Won't be leaving me this time


Feeling tomorrow
If I feel the same tomorrow


Like I feel today
As I do today


What if I feel tomorrow
If I still feel the same tomorrow


I pack my trunk
I will pack my belongings


And make my getaway
And leave to escape my emotions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: W C HANDY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@iraklikupradze4081

I hate to see that
Evening sun go down
I hate to see that
Evening sun go down
'Cause my baby
Ain't gonna left this time

Feeling tomorrow
Like I feel today
What if I feel tomorrow
Like I feel today
I pack my trunk
And make my getaway



All comments from YouTube:

@martinb.2883

Amazing mix of Tango and Jazz. Maybe a bit of blues too. Pure Talent!

@viktorvaldemar

It's an old 'wc handy' tune.

@superduck835

I grew up with my Dad playing songs like this on banjo so I was thrilled to hear another 'take' on such a classic! From '47 Ginger Headed Sailors' to 'St. James Infirmary' you treat each piece with respect and grace. Thank you.

@kathypiazza7228

Sounds like the music from the era of Jeeves & Wooster.

@oriettaspera6911

Hugh, you are magic! This rithm is beautiful!

@madalinadanila_piano

I have finally found another awesome artist and incredible music to fill up my life with !

@bockhit

Damn,damn, and damn.  St Louis Blues has never been played like this.  WOW

@eleonore1703

God Hugh Laurie you're so AWESOME

@TheLitehart1

And such a self-effacing, likeable guy to boot...

@bennyjazzful

I agree 100% What an incredible version by some true musical masters. Amazing sounds & so,so good.

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