Bluesette
Mel Tormй Lyrics
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Don't you cry, don't you fret,
You can bet one lucky day you'll waken,
And your blues will be forsaken,
Some lucky day lovely love will come your way.
If there is love in your heart to share,
Dear Bluesette don't despair
To find a someone to be true to,
Two loving arms you can nestle in to stay.
Get set, Bluesette,
True love is coming,
Your lonely heart soon will be humming.
Pretty little Bluesette,
Mustn't be a mourner,
Have you heard the news yet,
Love's 'round the corner.
Love wrapped in rainbows and tied with pink ribbons
To make your your next springtime
Your gold wedding ring time.
The song "Bluesette" by Mel Tormé is a beautiful and comforting message for anyone who is feeling down and blue. The lyrics are addressed to "Bluesette," a personification of the blues, who is urged not to worry or cry because love will soon come and sweep away all sadness. Tormé describes Bluesette as "poor little, sad little" but assures her that one day, she will wake up to find that her blues have vanished. He uses words like "lovely love" to describe the kind of love that will come, suggesting that it will be genuine and fulfilling. He even goes so far as to say that there is someone out there who is waiting for Bluesette, just as she is waiting for him. The song tells Bluesette that she can find comfort and happiness in the arms of a true love who will stick with her through thick and thin.
The second verse of the song reinforces the idea that there is hope for Bluesette. Tormé tells her not to despair, but rather to keep her heart open for the love that is waiting for her. He suggests that this "blue boy" who is waiting for her is also looking for someone to be true to, so they will be a perfect match for each other. Tormé uses the image of two loving arms to convey the idea of safety and security, suggesting that Bluesette will be able to find a place where she can truly be herself and be loved for who she is. Finally, the song ends on a hopeful note, with Tormé exhorting Bluesette to "get set" because true love is coming and her lonely heart will soon be humming.
Overall, "Bluesette" is a song that is full of optimism and hope, encouraging listeners to believe that they can find love and happiness even in times of sadness and despair. By personifying the blues as Bluesette and addressing her directly, Tormé creates a sense of intimacy and empathy that makes the song particularly powerful. Whether you are feeling blue or just need a little pick-me-up, "Bluesette" is a song that is sure to lift your spirits and remind you that there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Poor little, sad little blue Bluesette
Bluesette is a person who is feeling blue and unhappy
Don't you cry, don't you fret,
Don't worry or be sad Bluesette
You can bet one lucky day you'll waken,
There is hope that someday Bluesette will wake up to a better day
And your blues will be forsaken,
Bluesette's sadness and worries will disappear
Some lucky day lovely love will come your way.
Bluesette will meet someone who will bring love and happiness into their life
If there is love in your heart to share,
Bluesette can find happiness if they have love to share with someone else
Dear Bluesette don't despair
Don't be hopeless Bluesette
Some blue boy is waiting just like you,
There is someone out there who is also looking for love and companionship
To find a someone to be true to,
Both Bluesette and the blue boy want to find someone who will be loyal and loving
Two loving arms you can nestle in to stay.
Bluesette and the blue boy will share their love and be physically close to each other
Get set, Bluesette,
Bluesette should be prepared for love
True love is coming,
Bluesette will soon find true love
Your lonely heart soon will be humming.
Bluesette's heart will soon be filled with happiness and joy
Pretty little Bluesette,
Bluesette is a lovely and charming person
Mustn't be a mourner,
Bluesette should not be sad or mournful
Have you heard the news yet,
Bluesette should listen to this news
Love's 'round the corner.
Love is near and Bluesette should be hopeful
Love wrapped in rainbows and tied with pink ribbons
Love will be colorful and delightful
To make your your next springtime
Love will make Bluesette's future bright and hopeful
Your gold wedding ring time.
Bluesette will marry the person they love.
Lyrics © UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JEAN-BAPTISTE THIELEMANS, NORMAN GIMBEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anjeli Villaluz
Poor little, sad little blue Bluesette
Don't you cry, don't you fret
You can bet one lucky day you'll waken
And your blues will be forsaken
Some lucky day lovely love will come your way
If there is love in your heart to share
Dear Bluesette, don't despair
Some blue boy is waiting just like you
To find a someone to be true to
Two loving arms you can nestle in to stay
Get set, Bluesette
True love is coming
Your lonely heart soon will be humming
Pretty little Bluesette, musn't be a mourner
Have you heard the news yet? Love's 'round the corner
Love wrapped in rainbows and tied with pink ribbons
To make your your next springtime your gold wedding ring time
Cu Dennis
The world needs to know more about this man. Greatest jazz/harmonica player ever, period. How do we get the word out? Historic career. He would accommodate any fellow performer. He even made occasional appearances on the old Jimmy Dean shows.
fboevere
and Letterman
Scott Miller
His incredible song Blusette is no. 2 on the greatest jazz hit list of all time right behind the fabulous Green Dolphin Street!!!!!
Filip Geerts
R.I.P. to one of the greatest Jazz artists ever.
Kent Richardson
This is a great little musical ditty---feels so whimsical. good job Toots.
jose ceraia
Not only a great musician, but also the most humble man I ever met.
Linda Newton
All these many years later I can close my eyes and still remember the first time I heard this song. It was a bright, sunny day and I was out in our backyard sunbathing when this song came on the radio. I turned up the volume and immediately began dancing all around the garden. It's impossible to hear this song without feeling young all over again!
J Cloutier
Love songs that are the soundtrack of our lives.
niklas wittig
That's so cute
Scott Miller
This and Green Dolphin Street are two of the most incredible jazz songs of all time Period!!!!!