Am I Blue
Robert Gordon Lyrics


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Am I blue? Am I blue?
Ain′t these tears
In these eyes telling you?
Well was I blue? You'll be too
If these plans that you have
Done fell through

There was a time
I was the only one
But now I′m the sad
And lonely one,

Well was I gay,
I should say
Now he's gone and
We're through
Am I blue

Well Am I blue? Am I blue?
Ain′t these tears
In these eyes telling you?
Am I blue? You′ll be too
If these plans that you have
Done fell through

There was a time
I was the only one
But now I'm the sad
And lonely one,

Well was I gay,
I should say
Now he′s gone and
We're through
Am I blue

There was a time
I was the only one
But now I′m the sad
And lonely one,

Well was I gay,
I should say
Now he's gone and




We′re through
Am I blue

Overall Meaning

The song "Am I Blue" by Robert Gordon is a classic tune that is considered a standard in the jazz, blues, and pop genres. The song is a poignant tale of heartbreak and loneliness, as the singer laments the loss of the love of his life. Through the lyrics, the audience can feel the pain, desperation, and sadness of the singer as he struggles to come to terms with his shattered dreams.


The opening verse sets the tone for the song as the singer asks, "Am I blue?" The tears in his eyes tell the story of his heartbreak, and he wonders if his plight is also visible to others. The following verse continues to describe the singer's sense of loss, as he contemplates the plans that he and his former lover had made together.


The song's lyrics evoke powerful emotions, and the melancholic melody adds to the overall feeling of sadness and despair. The repetition of the phrase "Am I blue?" throughout the song highlights the central theme of the song, which is the singer's deep sense of loss and depression.


Overall, the song is a moving expression of the universal human experience of heartbreak and loss. The raw emotion that the singer conveys through his vocals and the lyrics makes the song a timeless classic that will resonate with listeners for years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I blue? Am I blue?
Do I seem sad and dejected to you? Am I showing signs of unhappiness?


Ain't these tears In these eyes telling you?
Can you not see that my eyes are filled with tears, indicating my sorrow?


Well was I blue? You'll be too If these plans that you have Done fell through
I used to be happy, but now since my plans have failed, I'm feeling blue. You may also be sad if your plans do not work out.


There was a time I was the only one But now I'm the sad And lonely one
In the past, I used to have someone who made me happy, but now I am the one who is feeling isolated and unhappy.


Well was I gay, I should say Now he's gone and We're through Am I blue
I used to be in a happy, loving relationship with someone, but now that it's over, I am left feeling sad and lonely.


There was a time I was the only one But now I'm the sad And lonely one
I used to have someone who made me happy, but now I am the one who is feeling isolated and unhappy.


Well was I gay, I should say Now he's gone and We're through Am I blue
I used to be in a happy, loving relationship with someone, but now that it's over, I am left feeling sad and lonely.


There was a time I was the only one But now I'm the sad And lonely one
I used to have someone who made me happy, but now I am the one who is feeling isolated and unhappy.


Well was I gay, I should say Now he's gone and We're through Am I blue
I used to be in a happy, loving relationship with someone, but now that it's over, I am left feeling sad and lonely.




Writer(s): Harry Akst, Grant Clarke

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