For the popular band, featuring Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan, see: A Perfect Circle.
Blue
Perfect Circle Lyrics
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I just didn't want to know
Best to keep things in the shallow end
'Cause I never quite learned how to swim
I just didn't want to know
Didn't want
Didn't want
Didn't want
Close my eyes just to look at you
Taken by the seamless vision
I close my eyes
Ignore the smoke
Ignore the smoke
Ignore the smoke
Call it aftermath, she's turning blue
Such a lovely color for you
Call it aftermath, she's turning blue
While I just sit and stare at you
Because I don't want to know
I didn't want to know
I just didn't want to know
I just didn't want
Mistook their nods for an approval
Just ignore the smoke and smile
Call it aftermath, she's turning blue
Such a lovely color for you
Call it aftermath, she's turning blue
Such a perfect color for your eyes
Call it aftermath, she's turning blue
Such a lovely color for you
Call it aftermath, she's turning blue
While I just sit and stare at you
I don't want to know
The lyrics of Perfect Circle's Blue is a haunting and melancholic portrayal of someone who is deliberately avoiding the truth in a situation. The singer is willfully ignorant of the reality and is content to stay at the shallow end. Metaphorically, it can be interpreted that the person doesn't want to get too deep into a relationship possibly because they fear being hurt. The line, "Best to keep things in the shallow end" emphasizes this point.
The chorus, "Call it aftermath, she's turning blue. Such a lovely color for you," is particularly poignant. The person is in denial of the tragic consequences of their actions, and their partner is slowly drowning. The color blue is associated with sadness and melancholy, which makes the line even more impactful. The singer seems to be in a state of denial, and not wanting to see the reality of their actions. The line "I just sit and stare at you" is an implication of the singer's inaction, even when presented with the facts.
The lyrics highlight how fear and denial can impact an individual's ability to accept the truth. In this case, the singer is content to remain willfully ignorant of their surroundings, just to remain in a comfortable, shallow space.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't want to know
I purposely avoided discovering the truth
I just didn't want to know
I lacked the desire to uncover the truth
Best to keep things in the shallow end
It's safer to remain in superficial territory
'Cause I never quite learned how to swim
I lack the skills to handle deeper waters
Close my eyes just to look at you
I prefer the mental image of you rather than reality
Taken by the seamless vision
Your perfect image captivates me
Ignore the smoke
Disregard the warning signs
Call it aftermath, she's turning blue
The situation is deteriorating and has become concerning
Such a lovely color for you
Your involvement in the situation has sinister undertones
While I just sit and stare at you
I am powerless to intervene or take action
Mistook their nods for an approval
I misinterpreted their agreement as support
Just ignore the smoke and smile
Pretend everything is fine and ignore the warning signs
Such a perfect color for your eyes
The situation's alarming turn has a mesmerizing effect on you
I don't want to know
I prefer to remain ignorant of the truth rather than face reality
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
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