I Got The-1975
Siffre Labi Lyrics


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I got the blues but I don't mind
All I have to do is get to you
And then I feel just fine

I'm on a downer, but not all the way
When I'm feelin' low you do your thing just so
And then I feel OK
You're so good, the way you give
So good, you're the best there is

I got the blues, got it oh so bad
When I think of me its hard to be
A person quite so sad

You got the answer and it makes me glad
When I'm feelin' small you give me rock n' roll
And then I'm feelin' bad

You're so good, the way you give
So good, you're the best there is

Just a lonely soul
Slowly dyin'
I was smilin' hard
But I was lyin'
Then you sailed along
With you're sweet dream
When you stole my heart
I was livid

Mornin' come, sun don't shine
I'll get by without you
I was lost, but now I'm found
Tell me love it was you

Mornin' come, sun don't shine
I'll get by without you
I was lost, but now I'm found
Tell me love it was you

Just a lonely soul (mornin' come, sun don't shine)
Slowly dyin' (I'll get by without you)
I was smilin' hard (I was lost, but now I'm found)
But I was lyin' (tell me love it was you)
Then you sailed along (mornin' come, sun don't shine)
With you're sweet dream (I'll get by without you)




When you stole my heart (I was lost, but now I'm found)
I was livid (tell me love it was you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Labi Siffre's "I Got The Blues" describe the emotions of a person who is down and feeling the blues, but is comforted by the love of his significant other. The lyrics reveal how the person is struggling with his own emotions and finding it hard to be happy. But all he needs is to be with his lover, and his sadness disappears. The lyrics express the deep connection between the two as the lover comforts and supports the person.


The verse "Just a lonely soul, slowly dying, I was smiling hard but I was lying. Then you sailed along with your sweet dream, when you stole my heart I was livid" reveals how the person was in a state of sadness before meeting their lover. They were trying to put on a brave face, pretending to be happy while they were dying inside. When the lover came along, they brought love and happiness, which made the person feel livid for not having met them earlier. The lyrics express the power of love to transform a person's life.


In conclusion, "I Got The Blues" is a song about the transformative power of love. The lyrics explore how the singer is dealing with feelings of depression and sadness, but finds solace in their significant other's love. The song highlights the importance of love and support in one's life, as it has the power to turn sadness into happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I got the blues but I don't mind
I feel sad inside, but I am not bothered by it.


All I have to do is get to you
Seeing you is all it takes to lift my spirits.


And then I feel just fine
My sadness disappears when I'm around you.


I'm on a downer, but not all the way
I'm feeling unhappy, but it's not severe.


When I'm feelin' low you do your thing just so
Your actions help me feel better when I feel dejected.


And then I feel OK
Your intervention helps me feel alright again.


You're so good, the way you give
You have a gift for making people feel better.


So good, you're the best there is
You excel at helping people feel good.


I got the blues, got it oh so bad
I am deeply sad, it affects me badly.


When I think of me its hard to be
It's difficult for me to be happy when I think of myself.


A person quite so sad
I feel like I am a very sad person.


You got the answer and it makes me glad
You know how to help me, and that brings me joy.


When I'm feelin' small you give me rock n' roll
When I feel insignificant, you help me feel powerful and energized.


And then I'm feelin' bad
Your actions help me feel better in difficult situations.


Just a lonely soul
I am feeling isolated and alone.


Slowly dyin'
I'm gradually losing my sense of self.


I was smilin' hard
I try my best to put on a happy face.


But I was lyin'
I was not being honest with myself or others about how I feel.


Then you sailed along
You came into my life unexpectedly.


With you're sweet dream
Your presence brought me hope and happiness.


When you stole my heart
I fell in love with you.


I was livid
I was extremely angry and upset about the situation.


Mornin' come, sun don't shine
Even though it's a new day, I don't feel any better.


I'll get by without you
I can survive without your presence, but I will miss you.


I was lost, but now I'm found
I was unhappy and directionless, but now I have a sense of purpose.


Tell me love it was you
I credit my newfound happiness to you.




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Written by: Labi Siffre

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I never realised this guy was the real slim shady.

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The Original

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@tom2005

What
My name is what
My name is what
My name is
Chika chika Labi Siffre

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@nateroberts6489

I won’t lie. Didn’t know this was sampled...99% of my life I’ve been lied to

@828marisol

Ha! I see what you did there! 😂

@samueljackson315

I mean most Hip Hop songs use samples

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I just found out Doc Dre makes less beats than I do

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