New Rhumba
Miles Davis Lyrics


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Do you know what it means to walk alone?
And what it means to be, be by yourself?
Do you know what it means when there's no one to bring you good news?
Then you know, you know the meaning of the blues

Do you know what it means to cry alone?
And what it means to cry by yourself?
Do you know what it means to love a woman you can't own?
If you do, then you know the meaning of the blues

I've been weeping and weeping,
Moaning and moaning,
Crying and sighing all the day
I've been hiding my tears
Feel like dying
Wishing love would come to stay
And do you know what it means when the lord is taken away?
I cry, oh I cry
Oh I cry everyday

Yes I know what it means to walk alone
And how it feels to walk by myself
Yes I know what it means to love a woman you can?t own
Yes I do,
I know the meaning of the blues




Yes I know the meaning of the blues
Woo-hoo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Miles Davis's song "New Rhumba" are about the pain and loneliness that one experiences when they are left to fend for themselves without the support of anyone. The song describes the emotional distress of being alone and hopelessly in love with someone they cannot have. The lyrics are repetitive and enhance the emotions felt by the singer by repeating the same line several times.


The song highlights the experience of facing the harsh realities of life and understanding the depth of pain that one goes through when they are left helpless. The singer's emotions are so strong that they have led to the feeling of crying and moaning, all day long. At the same time, these emotions have also made the singer realize the true meaning of the blues.


Overall, the lyrics of "New Rhumba" express the tragedy of having no one, experiencing emotional agony, and understanding the true pain of the blues.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you know what it means to walk alone?
Have you ever experienced what it feels like to be alone in a crowded place?


And what it means to be, be by yourself?
Do you understand the feeling of being without anyone for a long time?


Do you know what it means when there's no one to bring you good news?
Have you experienced the void of not having someone to share good news with?


Then you know, you know the meaning of the blues
If you have gone through these moments, then you truly understand the concept of sadness and sorrow


Do you know what it means to cry alone?
Have you ever cried in solitude where no one was there to comfort you?


And what it means to cry by yourself?
Do you understand how it feels to hold tears back and cry without anyone to share your pain with?


Do you know what it means to love a woman you can't own?
Have you ever loved someone deeply knowing that you cannot possess them entirely?


If you do, then you know the meaning of the blues
Those who have experienced unrequited love know the pain of the blues.


I've been weeping and weeping, Moaning and moaning, Crying and sighing all the day
I have been suffering and carrying grief all day long


I've been hiding my tears Feel like dying Wishing love would come to stay
I have been concealing my sorrow and anguish, feeling like my soul is dying while desiring love that lasts


And do you know what it means when the lord is taken away?
Have you ever lost someone who was everything to you?


I cry, oh I cry Oh I cry everyday
I weep endlessly, every single day


Yes I know what it means to walk alone
I have experienced the feeling of being alone in a crowded place


And how it feels to walk by myself
I understand the sensation of walking without the company of anyone


Yes I know what it means to love a woman you can?t own
I have known the emotion of loving someone who cannot belong to me


Yes I do, I know the meaning of the blues
I have experienced sorrow and heartache; hence I comprehend the full depth of the blues


Woo-hoo
An exclamation of emotions that cannot be defined with mere words




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (MAM)
Written by: LEAH WORTH, BOBBY TROUP

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