Sally
Mika Lyrics


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Clap, clap Sally
Clap, clap Sally
Clap, clap Sally

She took a ride on another train
She couldn't cry cuz her face was bleeding
She booked a ticket in another name.
She never thought it would be so easy

She's never ever been together,
but she's never meant to fall apart,
It hurts her either way.

Coulda put em' back together,
all the pieces of a broken heart.
It hurts you anyway.

When you don't know be shouldn't be
Where the life should of been

Sally, don't let the rain get you down,
Look out the window
Something's coming in
that's gonna chase away your sorrow.

Don't let the rain get you down
look out the window
Gotta shine again like the world around you

Sally,
who turned on you
Made you black eyed
Sally blue
Sally who turned on you
Made you blacked eyed
Sally!

She took a ride on another train
She couldn't cry cuz her face was bleeding
She booked a ticket in another name
She never thought it would be so easy



She's never ever been together,
but she's never meant to fall apart,
It hurts her either way.

Coulda put em' back together,
all the pieces of a broken heart.
It hurts you anyway.

The pleasures could of been
And the blue is that she's easy and I love you so

Sally, don't let the rain get you down.
Look out the window,
something's comming in.
that's gonna chase away your sorrow.

Sally, don't let the rain get you down.
Look out the window,
something's comming in.
Gotta Shine again, like the world around you.

I could love you tomorrow
And see that you don't know my love at all

Don't let the rain get you down
Look out the window
Somethings coming in
That's gonna chase away the sorrow
Don't let the rain
Get you down, look out the window
Gotta shine again
Like the world around you

Sally,who turned on you
Made you black eyed, Sally blue?
Sally who turned on you
Made you black eyed, Sally

Ohh…
Clap, clap Sally




Clap, clap Sally
Clap, clap Sally

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mika’s song “Sally” tell the story of a girl who takes a ride on another train to escape from something that has hurt her - it is unclear what this is specifically. Although she has never been together, she doesn’t want to fall apart, but she thinks it hurts either way. Sally seems to be someone who has had her heart broken and has been betrayed by someone. Her face is bleeding, suggesting that she has been physically hurt as well. The chorus advises Sally not to let the rain get her down and to look out the window because something is coming to chase away her sorrow. The song ends with Sally being asked about the person who turned on her, made her black-eyed and “Sally blue?” implying that Sally is feeling down.


The song highlights how even though Sally does not want to fall apart, it still hurts her anyway. The lyrics suggest that Sally is trying to escape from the pain she is feeling by taking a ride on another train and booking a ticket in another name. The chorus encourages Sally to look for the joy and positivity that is still around her, rather than focusing on the negative situation she has experienced. The clap, clap repetition at the beginning of each verse reinforces the rhythmic drive of the song, giving it a catchy and upbeat feel despite the emotional weight of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Clap, clap Sally
Repeating to cheer up Sally


She took a ride on another train
She left her current situation


She couldn't cry cuz her face was bleeding
She is physically hurt


She booked a ticket in another name.
She chose to hide her identity


She never thought it would be so easy
It was a simple decision for her to leave


She's never ever been together,
She has never felt whole


but she's never meant to fall apart,
She didn't intend to break down


It hurts her either way.
No matter what she does, it's painful


Coulda put em' back together,
Her heart was broken


all the pieces of a broken heart.
She needs help to heal


It hurts you anyway.
Even if you try to fix it, it's still painful


When you don't know be shouldn't be
Feeling lost and unsure


Where the life should of been
Her life isn't where she expected it to be


Sally, don't let the rain get you down,
Encouraging Sally to stay optimistic


Look out the window
Seek hope and new opportunities


Something's coming in that's gonna chase away your sorrow.
Better times are ahead


Gotta shine again like the world around you
Be happy and lively like everyone else


Sally, who turned on you
Someone betrayed her


Made you black eyed
Others caused her pain


Sally blue
Sally is feeling sad and down


The pleasures could of been
Reminiscing on missed opportunities


And the blue is that she's easy and I love you so
The sadness is because of missed chances in love


I could love you tomorrow
Hopeful that love is still possible


And see that you don't know my love at all
Uncertainty whether or not Sally will reciprocate




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Comments from YouTube:

antenes

Es realmente my buena esta cancion, además se escucha muy pero muy bien el bajo, bien por Mika y su banda, espero que sigan haciendo rolas de esta calidad...VIVA MÉXICO...

Sarah Berry

I love his smile, I love his voice, love his music, just love Mika for who he is! And I hope his sister is ok :) xxx

mikamamma

I could just melt with that ending--Great job Scorphia! This man is way too adorable! Loooove that ending--the slo-mo is perfection. Love the song too...A LOT!~~very different than what we've heard from him thus far and I'm sure we'll all be treated in years to come to the many moods of MIKA! and I look forward to it all!!!

Emma M

This is one of my favourite songs of Mika... I hope he can revisit it soon ♥

mikamamma

Had to watch it again! These pics rock!!! I have to say I truly love ALL the colours of MIKA and the amazingly vibrant, colourful world he's creating for us all to share with him but when that boy wears black, baby, look out--someone get the water cuz he's not just hot, he's on FIRE and is driving me INSANE!!! I need a belt... I am absolutely in love, love, love with his voice in this song~ sooo sexy.

Kazzumy Servin

Amo la canción,
Que nostalgia
:')

queer4clockwork

Mika is so amazing. He has such a beautiful smile, it's just contagious how pleasant and happy it is. : ) Love you!

Lena Ch

I adore, as MIKA sings this song! It is delightful!

DeAnna B

i just love this song now, first time i've heard it. People compare him to Freddie but to me in this song he sounds like Prince, which is just amazing. Never in my life have i seen a more sexy musical artist for his genre of music. GO MIKA

LundF451

Tres belle cette chanson!! Je l'adore. Lovely song!!! I enjoy it.

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