After recording a series of seven-inch singles with Margaret Murray, formerly of U.S. Saucer, on bass, SF Seals toured with bassist Chris Milner of the Molecules and drummer Jay Page. Guitarist Brently Pusser of Nerd Rock Pioneers and 3 Day Stubble joined the band for the recording of Nowhere, their first LP, released in 1994 on the Matador label. Murray and Clarin also played on the album. The band's second album, Truth Walks in Sleepy Shadows, was released the next year, and they toured in support of the release, after which they disbanded -- permanently, according to Manning. Manning, who had fronted 28th Day and the Tablespoons as well as World of Pooh, has also released solo work, and is hailed by underground critics as a songwriter of eminent abilities." ~ Nick Kemper
Baby Blue
S.F. Seals Lyrics
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Cause every time we live it up, I'm so in love with you.
You're all over my mind, you're takin' up a lot of my time.
And so I'm gonna give it up, goodbye Baby Blue.
You're a real fine woman, I want you to know.
Leavin' you ain't easy but I got to go.
There's an old friend in me, tellin' me I gotta be free.
Sometimes in the morning the tears in your eyes.
Make me feel like stayin' and I sympathize.
But there's a mystery in the night, and people a-passin' by.
Makes me want to give it up, goodbye Baby Blue.
Bye, bye, bye my Baby Blue, bye bye my Baby Blue.
Bye, bye, bye my Baby Blue, bye bye my Baby Blue.
Oh, baby, oh. It's so hard to do.
Cause I can't imagine a day without you.
There'll be some long and lonesome nights. You'll wake up and turn on the lights.
And realize it's over, goodbye baby blue.
Bye, bye, bye my Baby Blue, bye bye my Baby Blue.
Bye, bye, bye my Baby Blue, goodbye my Baby Blue.
The lyrics of S.F. Seals's song Baby Blue convey a sense of conflict and heartache regarding a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is torn between the love they feel for their partner but also the desire to move on and be free. "Ever try to give it up? It's so hard to do" expresses the difficulty of letting go of someone who has created a significant impact on one's life. Despite the pain, the singer knows that they need to let go of their Baby Blue, even though it won't be easy. "You're a real fine woman, I want you to know. Leavin' you ain't easy but I got to go" showcases the bittersweet sentiment of the song.
The lyrics also show some of the singer's inner turmoil and the external factors that are pulling them in different directions. "Sometimes in the morning, the tears in your eyes, Make me feel like stayin' and I sympathize" demonstrates how the emotions of their partner can make them feel conflicted. However, "there's a mystery in the night, and people a-passin' by" suggests that the singer is also being influenced by the world around them. The desire for change and freedom, as well as the fear of regret and loss, are all present in the song's lyrics.
Overall, the song Baby Blue showcases the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of letting go of someone that was once essential in one's life, despite knowing it's the right thing to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever try to give it up? It's so hard to do.
Breaking up with you is difficult, and although I try to convince myself to do it, it's proving to be a challenge.
Cause every time we live it up, I'm so in love with you.
I'm constantly reminded of my love for you when we have a good time together.
You're all over my mind, you're takin' up a lot of my time.
I can't stop thinking about you, and it's making it hard for me to focus on other things.
And so I'm gonna give it up, goodbye Baby Blue.
Despite the difficulty of letting you go, I've made the decision to break up with you.
You're a real fine woman, I want you to know.
You're an amazing person and I want you to be aware of that.
Leavin' you ain't easy but I got to go.
Although it's tough to leave you, it's something I have to do.
There's an old friend in me, tellin' me I gotta be free.
There's a part of me that's telling me I need to be independent and free.
Sometimes in the morning the tears in your eyes.
There are moments when I see you upset and crying early in the day.
Make me feel like stayin' and I sympathize.
Although I feel a desire to stay with you and comfort you, I know that it's not the right thing to do.
But there's a mystery in the night, and people a-passin' by.
The nighttime has an aura of mystery, with various people wandering and moving around.
Makes me want to give it up, goodbye Baby Blue.
The atmosphere at night reminds me of the need to break up with you and move on.
Bye, bye, bye my Baby Blue, bye bye my Baby Blue.
I'm saying goodbye to you and putting an end to our relationship.
Oh, baby, oh. It's so hard to do.
Breaking up with you is extremely difficult and emotionally challenging.
Cause I can't imagine a day without you.
Despite the challenges of our relationship, I can't imagine living without you.
There'll be some long and lonesome nights. You'll wake up and turn on the lights.
There will be nights where I feel lonely and sad without you, and thinking of you will keep me up at night.
And realize it's over, goodbye baby blue.
Eventually, I'll come to the realization that our relationship is over and we'll have to say goodbye.
Bye, bye, bye my Baby Blue, bye bye my Baby Blue.
I'm saying farewell to you and moving on from our relationship.
Bye, bye, bye my Baby Blue, goodbye my Baby Blue.
I'm saying goodbye and it's the end of our time together.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JIMMY SEALS
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