Pure Blue
Phoebe Green Lyrics


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The heat of the sun on the back of my neck
Is reminiscent of the feeling of your burning breath
I hold myself at night
So I don't feel as alone
But you're the blue in my veins
You're my aching bones
You're like an old denim jacket
You look better when you're torn up
A work of art baby
I love it when you're messed up
Your blue eyes are like marbles when your pupils dilate
You used to tell me I was better than the pills that you take
We were all alone
Baby it was magical
Watching you break down
Watching our flame burn out
It's so sick
How happy it made me
Knowing that you're as helpless without me as I am without you
The pale blue light hits your dripping chest
Made you look like you were glowing in the darkness
You pulled me under the water, you pulled me under
Did the moon look better shining on her?
I was a narcissist
With no self esteem
I let you tear me apart
And never felt a thing
We stayed in the water until our lips turned blue
Until our hearts had sunk down to the bottom of the pool
We were all alone
Baby it was magical
Watching you break down
Watching our flame burn out
It's so sick
How happy it makes me
Knowing that you're as helpless without me as I am without you
We were all alone
Baby it was magical
Watching you break down
Watching our flame burn out
It's so sick




How happy it makes me
Knowing that you're as helpless without me as I am without you

Overall Meaning

In "Pure Blue," Phoebe Green poetically explores the paradoxical nature of a toxic and intense relationship that one simply can't walk away from. The song captures the essence of the feelings experienced by the singer who is caught in the throes of an unhealthy addiction, likening it to the sensation of the sun's heat on the back of her neck, resembling the feeling of her partner's hot breath on her skin. Even though she is aware of the harm being wrought by the relationship, she clings to it for fear of feeling alone. The relentless nature of her pursuit of this person is evident in the refrain, 'You're the blue in my veins, you’re my aching bones.'


The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is damaged yet tantalizing, like an old denim jacket that looks better as it's torn up. The singer's addiction and her partner's blue eyes, which speak of a desire deeper than just physical attraction, further reinforces the allure of this relationship. However, the song speaks about the thrill of the danger that such a liaison represents. The use of water imageries underscores the danger and the thrill that is to be found when two imperfect people come together in pursuit of love.


Phoebe Green's lyrics about a toxic relationship are eerily compelling, and her ability to express pain and vulnerability through her words is remarkable.


Line by Line Meaning

The heat of the sun on the back of my neck
The sensation reminds me of your burning breath


I hold myself at night
I embrace myself to feel less lonely


So I don't feel as alone
To ease the pain of missing you


But you're the blue in my veins
You're an integral part of me


You're my aching bones
I can't function without you


You're like an old denim jacket
You have a worn-out charm


You look better when you're torn up
You're more appealing when damaged


A work of art baby
You're unique and beautiful to me


I love it when you're messed up
Your flaws make you lovable


Your blue eyes are like marbles when your pupils dilate
Your eyes captivate me


You used to tell me I was better than the pills that you take
You loved me more than your addiction


We were all alone
No one else mattered but us


Baby it was magical
Our love was extraordinary


Watching you break down
Your vulnerability was captivating


Watching our flame burn out
Our once-passionate love faded away


It's so sick
It's twisted and wrong


How happy it made me
Knowing you're tied to me made me content


Knowing that you're as helpless without me as I am without you
We're dependent on each other


The pale blue light hits your dripping chest
Your beauty shines through


Made you look like you were glowing in the darkness
You were radiant


You pulled me under the water, you pulled me under
You dragged me into your chaos


Did the moon look better shining on her?
Did someone else catch your attention?


I was a narcissist
I was selfish


With no self esteem
My confidence was crushed


I let you tear me apart
I allowed you to hurt me


And never felt a thing
I didn't care because I loved you


We stayed in the water until our lips turned blue
We held on to each other until the end


Until our hearts had sunk down to the bottom of the pool
We were intoxicated by each other




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