Blue Bayou
Ronstadt Linda Lyrics
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I'm so lonesome all the time
Since I left my baby behind
On Blue Bayou
Saving nickles, saving dimes
Working til the sun don't shine
Looking forward to happier times
I'm going back someday
Come what may
To Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fun
And the world is mine
On Blue Bayou
Where those fishing boats
With their sails afloat
If I could only see
That familiar sunrise
Through sleepy eyes
How happy I'd be
Gonna see my baby again
Gonna be with some of my friends
Maybe I'll feel better again
On Blue Bayou
Saving nickles saving dimes
Working til the sun don't shine
Looking forward to happier times
On Blue Bayou
I'm going back someday
Come what may
To Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fun
And the world is mine
On Blue Bayou
Where those fishing boats
With their sails afloat
If I could only see
That familiar sunrise
Through sleepy eyes
How happy I'd be
Oh that boy of mine
By my side
The silver moon
And the evening tide
Oh some sweet day
Gonna take away
This hurting inside
Well I'll never be blue
My dreams come true
On Blue Bayou
The lyrics of "Blue Bayou" by Linda Ronstadt tells the story of a person who leaves their lover behind and feels extremely lonely and worried about it. The song has a sad and nostalgic theme to it as the singer expresses his/her longing to be back home in Blue Bayou, where he/she once had happy times. The lyrics portray a person who is struggling to make ends meet, saving every dime and nickel, and working day and night, hoping for better days ahead. The line "Where those fishing boats with their sails afloat," is reminiscent of the singer's happy memories of the past in Blue Bayou. He/she longs to return to the place where the world seems more comfortable, and where life was less of a struggle.
The song's chorus is the singer's hope to return someday, come what may, to Blue Bayou. He/She remembers the fun he/she had back there, where the world is his/hers. The singer's love interest is also mentioned, with lyrics like "Oh, that boy of mine by my side, the silver moon, and the evening tide," hinting at the longing for his/her lost love. In the end, the song offers hope that one day the singer will be back home to Blue Bayou, and his/her dreams will come true.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so bad I got a worried mind
I am feeling terrible, so worried and anxious all the time.
I'm so lonesome all the time
I am constantly lonely and feel all alone.
Since I left my baby behind
I left behind the person who makes me happy and fulfilled.
On Blue Bayou
I am longing to go back to this place where I was happy in the past.
Saving nickles, saving dimes
I am trying to save money by collecting coins to get by.
Working til the sun don't shine
I am working long hours, even when the sun goes down.
Looking forward to happier times
I am hoping for a future where I can be happy once again.
I'm going back someday
I know that I will return to Blue Bayou someday.
Come what may
Whatever happens, I will still go back to Blue Bayou.
To Blue Bayou
I am yearning to go back to this place I call home.
Where the folks are fun
The people in Blue Bayou are happy and enjoyable to be around.
And the world is mine
I feel like the world is my oyster when I'm in Blue Bayou.
Where those fishing boats
I love the sight of those fishing boats on the bayou.
With their sails afloat
The boats are floating with their sails up, which is a beautiful view.
If I could only see
All I want to do is look at this picturesque view.
That familiar sunrise
The sunrise is the same one I saw when I was last in Blue Bayou.
Through sleepy eyes
I want to wake up and see the sunrise while still feeling drowsy.
How happy I'd be
The sight of the sunrise would bring me immense happiness.
Gonna see my baby again
I am excited to see my partner once again in Blue Bayou.
Gonna be with some of my friends
I am looking forward to spending time with my friends once I am in Blue Bayou.
Maybe I'll feel better again
I am hoping that once I am in Blue Bayou, I will start feeling better.
Oh that boy of mine
I am reminiscing about my partner and how I long to be with them again.
By my side
I want to be next to my partner in Blue Bayou.
The silver moon
The moon in the sky during a calm evening.
And the evening tide
The sound of the tide hitting the shore in the evening.
Oh some sweet day
One day in the future, things will have gotten better.
Gonna take away
My pain and the things that make me feel upset will go away.
This hurting inside
I feel pain and sadness within me that I want to get rid of.
Well I'll never be blue
I will never feel down or depressed once I'm back in Blue Bayou.
My dreams come true
I will finally be living the life I've always dreamed of in Blue Bayou.
On Blue Bayou
I am utterly in love with this place and nothing makes me happier than being here.
Lyrics © Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, R-Key Darkus
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison
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@JP-bn2ct
Still listening in 2024 to this beautiful and timeless song!
@billlance387
I was the video recording engineer for this concert at the Atlanta Civic Center in 1977. After the show, Linda and her band knocked on the door (!) of my little tape truck and asked if they could watch the tape, so they and I sat together and watched the show. Linda is so unassuming and such a beautiful person. I remember talking to Don Grolnick, the piano player, who played the show with a broken hand. It was a great show, and a great memory for me, but I never thought this recording would live on 40+ years later.
@heathermcteer9581
What an awesome memory
@ursulamulder110
Wow. Something to be truly cherished!
@amy-ol2cf
Thank u for ur contribution. 👍 we, the younger gen. are able to catch glimpse in the past.
@susanhampson446
I had a Crush on Linda in the 70's. Ironically, I was watching Roy Orbison when this came up. Played Roy & Linda for my Wife and she understood my THEN Crush...
@jimmydumore2534
Awesome story and awesome work!!!
@user-sh5jg8rc4h
Here in Tucson, client tells me he was a plumber 1980 and was at a house doing his thing and the lady of the house says "Oh, you like my daughters music" he was singing along to music in the background. Was Linda's mother and he was blown away, He has since passed away. Personally saw her in early 1980's in concert. What a special moment.
@goodymotivation9397
Wow....this memory is still fresh in my head. I was the drummer
@jonrosen7980
THAT IS AWESOME! Were you on tour with Linda or just this concert?