Blue Skies
Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Pete Seeger Lyrics
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Nothin' but blue skies do I see
Bluebirds singin' a song
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
Never saw things goin' so right
Noticing the days hurrying by
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
(Blue skies smilin' at me
Nothin' but blue skies do I see)
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
Never saw things goin' so right
Noticing the days hurrying by
When you're in love, my how they fly
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
The lyrics of Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Pete Seeger & Tao Rodriguez-Seeger's song "Blue Skies" talk about the feeling of being in love and how the world becomes a happier and brighter place when you are in love. The first verse describes the beauty of nature, where the blue skies and bluebirds are seen and heard, respectively. The second verse talks about the positive changes that occur in one's life when they are in love. Sun shines brighter, things become better, and the days seem to fly by faster. The chorus, "Blue days, all of them gone, nothing but blue skies from now on," represents how negativity and sadness are eradicated when one is in love.
Throughout the song, the persona talks about the joy that love is bringing into their life, and how all the negative things that they have experienced before are gone. Also, the blue skies and bluebirds that are frequently mentioned are metaphors for the positivity that the singer is feeling, which relates to the blissful emotions that love generates. The feeling of being in love has a way of seeing the world and life more optimistically, and this reflects throughout the lyrics of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies smilin' at me
The singer is grateful for the good fortune that has come their way
Nothin' but blue skies do I see
The singer's outlook on life has improved tremendously
Bluebirds singin' a song
The singer is surrounded by positivity and is inspired by it
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
The artist is enjoying the sense of harmony and happiness in their present situation
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
The artist has newfound appreciation for the beauty in everyday life
Never saw things goin' so right
Things have been going incredibly well for the singer
Noticing the days hurrying by
The singer has been reminded of the fleeting nature of time
When you're in love, my how they fly
The artist has found love and is now acutely aware of time passing by quickly
Blue days, all of them gone
The artist's bad days are a thing of the past
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
The artist anticipates a future filled with happiness and positive experiences
(Blue skies smilin' at me
The singer reaffirms their good fortune
Nothin' but blue skies do I see)
The artist's optimistic outlook on life remains unchanged
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
The singer is determined to maintain a positive mindset in the future
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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