Black Light Blue
Shelby Lynne Lyrics

Black light blue
The song begins with a mysterious phrase that is difficult to interpret.

Heaven's perfect hue
The color of the sky above seems to be perfectly matched with the feeling of the moment.

The ultimate possession
Possession of something of extreme value is a desire that is always present.

The game you couldn't lose
A game that cannot be lost is indicative of a desire for a life without failure or consequences.

The voice in the corner
The presence of a solitary voice in the background of the song represents a feeling of solitude and abandonment.

The song you hardly knew
A song that is unfamiliar and new represents unexplored territory and the possibility of new experiences.

The terrible admission
An admission of guilt or wrongdoing expresses a sense of vulnerability and honesty within the song's lyrics.

Some tragic lonely tune
Loneliness and tragedy are common themes in this song, and are reinforced by the repeated emphasis on these emotions through the lyrics.

Slow the Spanish dancer on a stage
The image of a slow dancer on a stage creates a sense of melancholy and sadness.

Black light blue is tearing me in two
The color black light blue has a profound effect on the emotions of the singer, causing her to feel torn and conflicted.

A mad revelation
A sudden realization that disrupts one's sense of reality is both shocking and life-changing.

Shakespeare isn't true
The artist is questioning the motives of the famous author, suggesting that perhaps his works are not based in reality.

The raising of the glasses
The act of raising a glass in celebration represents a moment of unity and camaraderie between individuals.

The falling into sin
The act of falling into sin represents a sense of moral decay and a loss of innocence.

Dying in the desert
Death in a desolate and barren location is a harsh and unforgiving experience, representing the harsh realities of life and the inevitability of mortality.

The loner's lonely end
The end of one's life spent in solitude and loneliness represents a sense of melancholy and missed opportunities.

In the shifting sand oasis
The idea of an oasis in the shifting sands of a desert represents a fleeting moment of salvation in an otherwise harsh and unforgiving environment.

Cock-a-doodle-do
The image of a rooster crowing is a metaphor for the start of a new day, and the possibility of new experiences and opportunities that lie ahead.

Calling for the innocent
The call for innocence represents a hope for purity and a return to a state of innocence, free from the sins and troubles of the world.

The taming of the shrew
The act of taming something wild and unruly represents a desire for control and order in one's life.

The muting of the colors
The act of muting or dulling colors represents a sense of loss or emotional numbness.

The mystical review
A review of the mystical and unknown represents an exploration of the unknown and an openness to discovery.

Trying for forever, is what you'll never do
The idea of trying to achieve a sense of forever or eternity is an impossible task, and represents the struggle to come to terms with one's own mortality.

There you stand, alone
The song ends with a sense of solitude and isolation, emphasizing the theme of loneliness that runs throughout the entire song.