Am I Blue
Nelson Riddle Lyrics
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Ain't these tears in my eyes telling you?
Am I blue? You would be too
If each plan with your man just fell through
Was a time, I was his only one
Now I'm the sad and lonely one
Ooh, was I gay till today?Now he's gone and we're through, am I blue?
Was a time I was the only one
Now I'm the sad and lonely one
Ooh, was I gay till today?
Now he's gone and we're through, am I blue, am I blue?
Ooh ho, am I blue?
In Nelson Riddle's song "Am I Blue," the lyrics express a profound sense of heartbreak and loneliness. The repeated question, "Am I blue?" signifies the singer's deep emotions of sadness and despair. The tears in their eyes serve as evidence of their sorrow, as they question whether others can see and understand their pain.
The lyrics also reflect on a failed relationship. The singer recalls a time when they were the only one in their partner's life, feeling joyous and content. However, circumstances have changed, and now they find themselves alone and consumed by sadness. The line, "If each plan with your man just fell through," suggests that the plans they had made together have crumbled, leaving them devastated.
The second verse further emphasizes the singer's transition from happiness to despair. They highlight their previous state of joy, using the word "gay" in its traditional sense to describe their once-happy demeanor. However, with their partner gone and their relationship over, they are left questioning their own emotional state. The repetition of the question, "Am I blue?" reinforces their confusion and longing for companionship.
Overall, "Am I Blue" is a poignant and introspective portrayal of heartbreak and the emotions that follow the end of a meaningful relationship. Through its simple yet evocative lyrics, the song captures the deep sadness and loneliness that can accompany a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I blue, am I blue?
Am I feeling sad and depressed?
Ain't these tears in my eyes telling you?
Can't you see the evidence of my sorrow through my tears?
Am I blue? You would be too
Wouldn't you also feel blue in this situation?
If each plan with your man just fell through
If every plan and future arrangement I had with my partner ended abruptly
Was a time, I was his only one
There was a time when I was the only love in his life
Now I'm the sad and lonely one
Now I am left feeling sad and alone
Ooh, was I gay till today?
Oh, was I happy and content until this day?
Now he's gone and we're through, am I blue?
Now that he has left me and our relationship is over, am I feeling blue?
Was a time I was the only one
There was a time when I was his sole love interest
Now I'm the sad and lonely one
Now I am left feeling sad and alone
Ooh, was I gay till today?
Oh, was I happy and content until this day?
Now he's gone and we're through, am I blue, am I blue?
Now that he has left me and our relationship is over, am I feeling blue?
Ooh ho, am I blue?
Oh, am I feeling sad and depressed?
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Akst, Grant Clarke
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