No Smokes Blues
Sarah Vaughan With Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Into the deep blue sky
And when I think of home
I sadly sigh
Oh I can see you there
With loving tears in your eyes
As we finally said our last good byes And as I sailed away with a longing to stay
I promised I'd be true and love only you
Blue smoke goes drifting by into the deep blue sky
My memories of home will never die
Blue smoke goes drifting by into the deep blue sky
My memories of home will never die
The lyrics of Sarah Vaughan's "No Smokes Blues" is a poignant reflection of the nostalgic longing for home and lost love. The opening lines paint a picture of a wistful mood as the blue smoke drifts away into the deep blue sky. The singer goes on to reflect on their departure from home and the someone they left behind. They remember how they saw their loved one with tears in their eyes during their last farewell. The singer acknowledges the struggle to leave and promises to be true to their love despite the distance. The repetition of "blue smoke goes drifting by into the deep blue sky" reinforces the image of something fleeting and evanescent, just like the memories of home.
The song captures the sadness and heartbreak of leaving home and love behind. Sarah Vaughan's soulful rendition of the blues adds more depth to these emotions. The longing for home and nostalgia for things left behind are common themes in the blues genre. The lyrics also highlight the transient and fragile nature of our memories and how they can easily fade away like smoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue smoke goes drifting by
The sight of blue smoke is a reminder of the past
Into the deep blue sky
The smoke fades away, just like time that keeps moving forward
And when I think of home
Whenever I recollect home and past memories
I sadly sigh
I get emotional and feel low-spirited
Oh I can see you there
I can picture you in my mind's eye
With loving tears in your eyes
Your eyes were filled with love and sadness
As we finally said our last good byes
As we parted ways
And as I sailed away with a longing to stay
I left with the desire to stay close to you
I promised I'd be true and love only you
I made a promise to be loyal and love no one else but you
My memories of home will never die
No matter where life takes me, the memories of home will always be with me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANGI KARAITIANA, RANGI RURU KARAITIANA
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