Sad And Blue
Primal Scream Lyrics


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Baby, I love you
Baby, I need you
Baby, I love you
Baby, I need you
Baby, I'm lonely
I need you here to hold me
I'm sad, so sad and blue
I'm not with you

Baby, I'm thankful
Thank you for your kindness
Baby, I'm thankful, thankful, thankful
Thank you for your kindness
You always stood by me
You never denied me
I'm sad, so sad and blue
I'm not with you

Shine on me, sister
Let your love light shine
Shine a light on me, sister
I've got a ragged heart
I'm feelin' dark
Let it shine, let it shine
Let your love light shine

Baby, I love you
Baby, I need you
Baby, I love you
Baby, I need you
Baby, I'm lonely
I need you here to hold me
I'm sad, so sad and blue
I'm not with you

Please hold me
I'm lonely




Please hold me
I'm lonely

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Primal Scream’s “Sad and Blue” seem to express the singer’s longing for the object of their affection. They repeatedly profess their love and need for the person while lamenting their absence. The singer is sad and blue, not with the one they love. The tone of the song is melancholic, with a sense of desperation and a yearning for warmth and comfort.


As the song progresses, the singer expresses their gratitude for the person they love. They are thankful for their kindness and loyalty. However, despite their gratitude, they still feel sad and lonely without their presence. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, with the singer’s pleas to be held by their loved one.


The final verse of the song is particularly poignant. The singer reaches out to their “sister” for comfort and reassurance. They ask for their love light to shine on them, as they are feeling dark and in need of warmth. The use of the word “sister” adds an interesting element to the song. It could be interpreted as a literal sister or a sister in spirit - someone who the singer sees as a close companion.


Overall, the lyrics to “Sad and Blue” evoke a sense of longing and melancholy. The singer yearns for love and comfort and is grateful for the people who have shown them kindness. However, the absence of their loved one leaves them feeling sad and alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I love you
Expressing deep affection for someone


Baby, I need you
Admitting dependence on someone


Baby, I love you
Reiterating deep affection


Baby, I need you
Reiterating dependence


Baby, I'm lonely
Feeling isolated without the presence of a significant other


I need you here to hold me
Craving physical comfort and closeness


I'm sad, so sad and blue
Feeling deeply unhappy and emotional


I'm not with you
Attribute the source of grief to being apart from a lover


Baby, I'm thankful
Feeling gratitude towards a significant other


Thank you for your kindness
Appreciating their good deeds and actions


Baby, I'm thankful, thankful, thankful
Repeatedly expressing gratitude


You always stood by me
Highlighting loyalty and support from significant other


You never denied me
Acknowledging a lack of conflict or denial from significant other


Shine on me, sister
Requesting guidance and love


Let your love light shine
Asking for encouragement and positive energy


Shine a light on me, sister
Reiterating request for guidance and affection


I've got a ragged heart
Expressing emotional vulnerability and instability


I'm feelin' dark
Struggling with negative emotions or experiences


Let it shine, let it shine
Continuing to request for guidance and encouragement


Please hold me
Begging for physical comfort


I'm lonely
Reiterating feeling of isolation


Please hold me
Reiterating the plea for physical comfort


I'm lonely
Repeatedly expressing feeling of isolation




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY GILLESPIE, ANDREW INNES, ROBERT YOUNG

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