Blue Skies
Matthew Ryan wrote this song to cope with the grieving of his dear friend … Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Ryan wrote this song to cope with the grieving of his dear friend death and his brother who had an addiction and was sentenced to life in a prison.

Blue Skies
Strays Don't Sleep Lyrics


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Its been a long year
Since we last spoke
How's your halo?
Just between you and I
You and me and the satellites
I never believed you
I only wanted to
Before all of this
What did I miss?
Do you ever get homesick?
I can't get used to it
I can't get used to it
I'll never get used to it
I'll never get used to it

I'm under that night
I'm under those same stars
We're in a red car
You asleep at my side
Going in and out of the headlights
Could I have saved you?
Would that betrayed you?
I wanna burn this film
You alone with those pills
What you couldn't do I will
I forgive you
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
I forgive you

For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies
For blue, blue skies

(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies




(I'll forgive you) For blue, blue skies
(I'll forgive you) For blue

Overall Meaning

Skies


The song "Blue Skies" by Strays Don't Sleep is a melancholic piece about regret, forgiveness, and the inevitable passage of time. The lyrics are infused with nostalgia and sadness, as the singer reminisces about old times and wonders what could have been done differently. The opening lines "It's been a long year since we last spoke/ How's your halo?" set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging the distance and estrangement that has come between them and the person they are addressing. The reference to the halo is ambiguous, but it suggests that the other person may have changed or lost their innocence in some way.


The chorus "For blue, blue skies" is repeated throughout the song, like a mantra or a plea for redemption. The color blue is associated with both sadness and hope, and it is clear that the skies symbolize a brighter, more optimistic future that the singer desperately wants to believe in. However, the repetition of the line "I'll never get used to it" demonstrates the singer's resignation and acceptance of the fact that some things cannot be changed or undone.


Overall, "Blue Skies" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the fleeting nature of life and the importance of forgiveness and acceptance. The haunting melody and poignant lyrics make it a standout track that resonates with listeners on a deep level.


Line by Line Meaning

Its been a long year
Time has passed since we last spoke


Since we last spoke
It's been a long time since we talked


How's your halo?
Are you still good and pure?


Just between you and I
This is a secret between us


You and me and the satellites
We are watched by technology


I never believed you
I didn't trust you


I only wanted to
But I still had hope


Before all of this
Before our relationship fell apart


What did I miss?
What happened that I didn't see?


Do you ever get homesick?
Do you miss our past?


I can't get used to it
I can't accept how things are now


I'll never get used to it
I will never be comfortable with this


I'm under that night
I am remembering a specific moment


I'm under those same stars
I am in the same setting as before


We're in a red car
We are driving together


You asleep at my side
You are resting beside me


Going in and out of the headlights
Passing through moments of clarity and confusion


Could I have saved you?
Could I have prevented your pain?


Would that betrayed you?
But would that have been a betrayal?


I wanna burn this film
I want to forget this memory


You alone with those pills
You struggling with medication


What you couldn't do I will
I will try to fix what you couldn't


I forgive you
I release my anger towards you


I'll forgive you
I will continue to forgive you


For blue, blue skies
For the hope represented by clear skies


For blue, blue skies
For the possibility of a better future


For blue, blue skies
For the beauty in nature


For blue, blue skies
For the idea of a fresh start


For blue, blue skies
For a reminder of happier times


For blue, blue skies
For the comfort that optimism can provide


For blue, blue skies
For the promise of better days ahead


For blue, blue skies
For the hope that endures


For blue, blue skies
For the inspiration to keep pushing forward


For blue, blue skies
For the reminder to forgive and move on


For blue, blue skies
For the beauty that lies beyond our pain


For blue, blue skies
For the hope that helps us heal


For blue, blue skies
For the peace that comes with new beginnings


For blue, blue skies
For the promise of brighter tomorrows


For blue, blue skies
For the optimism that can lift us up


For blue, blue skies
For the reminder that we are not alone


I'll forgive you for blue, blue skies
I forgive you for the sake of hope and healing




Lyrics © SONGS OF MEDIA CREATURE, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Matthew Ryan, Nelson Hubbard

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Comments from YouTube:

@ghaddohasan3105

His voice carries so much pain. You can literally feel it. Wow.

@hollyanderson6888

I freaking love one tree hill for introducing me to this song

@chrismacdonald6984

Hey whoever is scrolling along this page, have a good day and you're worth it. don't give up!

@MrKouseki

Thank you so much :).

@dansogordon1010

Much love right back to you my friend, thank you...great comment!

@lioncvet21

❤️

@pshimcool1

Thank you <3

@chrismckinnon358

I needed to see this. Thank you brother.

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@rebeccafisher4185

'Could I have saved you? Would that have betrayed you?' I played those words over and over again in my head when my best friend killed herself almost three years ago. Tonight (literally four hours ago) I found out another good friend of mine has ended her own life. This time, I'm feeling guilt over not contacting her for the final couple of weeks. I had no clue she was struggling again. I have mental health problems myself and have spent over 400 nights in psychiatric wards. As a result, I know a lot of people who have taken their own lives. I can tell you, this news never gets any easier to hear, and I will never EVER get used to it. Rest in peace LA. You'll be so so missed.

@DzTuPac80

Hope you are doing fine

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