Nothin' But Blue
May Brian Lyrics
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I'm nothing but blue
I'm hearing you whisper
The way you used to do
And I can't stop wondering
Just how things might have been
No I'm nothin' but blue
Somehow it's out of tune
I keep trying to tell them
We'll be seeing them soon
But the truth keeps rushing back
Guess you know what I mean
No I'm nothin' but blue
No use in crying, that ain't what you would do, no
Living or dying, we'll just keep on fighting through
No I can't stop my wondering
'Bout all those things that might have been
No I'm nothin' but blue
Nothing
Nothin' but blue
The song "Nothin' But Blue" by Brian May is a touching and poignant reflection on loss and grief. The opening lines of the song, "I look at your picture, I'm nothing but blue," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The song is about the sorrow and pain that arises from the loss of a loved one, and how the memories and echoes of that person continue to haunt our thoughts long after they are gone.
As the song progresses, May sings about how he can't stop wondering about what might have been, and how his life seems out of tune and without rhythm in the wake of his loss. However, despite the despair and sorrow that permeates the song, it ends on a hopeful note. May sings, "No use in crying, that ain't what you would do, no/Living or dying, we'll just keep on fighting through." These words offer a sense of resilience and determination in the face of grief, and suggest that no matter how intense the pain may be, we must continue to push forward and find ways to honor and remember the ones we have lost.
Overall, "Nothin' But Blue" is a beautiful and moving song that speaks to the universal experience of loss and grief, and reminds us that even in the darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at your picture
I feel heartbroken and nostalgic as I gaze upon your photo
I'm nothing but blue
I am deeply saddened and emotionally defeated
I'm hearing you whisper
Your voice echoes in my mind, reminding me of our past conversations
The way you used to do
I am longing for the familiarity of our past relationship
And I can't stop wondering
I am plagued by incessant thoughts and curiosity about what could have been
Just how things might have been
I am fixated on the possibilities of what our lives could have been like if circumstances had been different
My life has no rhythm
I feel lost and uncertain about the direction of my life
Somehow it's out of tune
My life seems to lack harmony and balance, causing me inner turmoil
I keep trying to tell them
I repeatedly attempt to convince myself and others that we will be reunited with you soon
We'll be seeing them soon
I hold onto hope that we will reunite with you in the afterlife
But the truth keeps rushing back
Reality sets in and I am forced to face the painful truth that we will never see each other again
Guess you know what I mean
You would understand the depth of my pain and sadness
No use in crying, that ain't what you would do, no
I know that you would not want me to wallow in despair and self-pity
Living or dying, we'll just keep on fighting through
I will continue to persevere through life's challenges, whether I am alive or dead, as a testament to our strength and resilience
No I can't stop my wondering
My thoughts and musings about you persist, despite my efforts to move on
'Bout all those things that might have been
I am preoccupied with the myriad of possibilities of what could have been, had we been together
No I'm nothin' but blue
I am consumed by sorrow and lament
Nothing
I feel like I have nothing, and my grief weighs heavy on me
Nothin' but blue
My emotional state is akin to the color blue, representing sadness and melancholy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY
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Lucca V
Knowing that Brian wrote this the night before Freddie died makes this song even more emotional than it already is. I believe Brian, at one point, said that he had a very strong feeling of something while writing this song.... probably a feeling of fearing that the inevitable would happen... I literally cry my eyes out anytime I hear this song solely because of the circumstances in which it was written in. This song was very emotional before, but knowing that Brian wrote this just hours before Freddie’s death makes the song even more tear jerking. Even though Freddie died nearly thirty years ago, his presence and influence on the world will forever always be eternal. May Freddie continue making such a lasting impact on the world and may each band member continue to live a healthy life full of prosperity and peace. Queen will forever be the best band of all time. Queen for life ❤️
Kathy Graham
I agree with you. This song is so deeply emotional. Brian was so close to Freddie he probably could feel the life going out of Freddie’s body. He knew he would soon be at peace but he would be losing his brother physically. I do believe that Brian still feels Freddie’s kindred spirit with him each and every day. So he is never truly alone. ♥️🌹♥️
Bob from Soiree Games
Couldn't agree more
claudia udkoff
I like this song more every time I hear it, but Brian is a superb songwriter in general!
Ishan Bbx
❤️
Cinzia Storchi
🙏❤❤❤❤
Tajda
Brian said in Fan Club Convention Message in 1992 that he wrote this song the night before Freddie died, just on a very strong feeling.. It's a great song, I love it..
Mark Wilson
Wing Mercury Definitely makes sense, especially considering the line, "I keep trying to tell them we'll be seeing them soon"
Weronika Jaworowska
What a beautiful song... I'm a big fan of Queen but here we can hear Brian as a genial composer in all his glory.
Ricardo Grande
I began to play the guitar due to Brian. In this song, Brian is using a Joe Satriani's guitar. He said that in the credits of the album. Cheers from Brazil.