Suite Madame Blue
Styx Lyrics
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I know I'm a fool but why can I say
Whatever the price I'll pay for you,
Madame Blue
Once long ago, a word from your lips and the world turned around
But somehow you've changed, you're so far away
I long for the past and dream of the days with you,
Madame Blue
Suite Madame Blue, gaze in your looking glass
You're not a child anymore
Suite Madame Blue, the future is all but past
Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules
You conquered the world and more, heaven's door
Oh
America, America, America, America
America, America, America, America
America, America, America, America
America, America, America, America
America, America, America, America
America, America, America, America
Red white and blue, gaze in your looking glass
You're not a child anymore
Red, white, and blue, the future is all but past
So lift up your heart, make a new start
And lead us away from here
The lyrics to Styx's song "Suite Madame Blue" convey a sense of longing and regret for lost love and lost time. The first stanza expresses the singer's desire to be with Madame Blue, despite knowing that it is foolish to wait for her call. The second stanza describes the changes in Madame Blue's character and the singer's nostalgia for happier times with her. The chorus refers to Madame Blue as a powerful figure who has "conquered the world and more," but acknowledges that her reign is coming to an end.
The final stanza brings a shift in focus to America, personified as "Red white and blue." The repeated refrain of "America" emphasizes the patriotism and national identity that the singer feels. The lines "the future is all but past" suggest a feeling of hopelessness or resignation, as if the glory days of the country are behind it. However, the final lines offer a message of hope, encouraging America to "make a new start" and lead the people out of their current situation.
Overall, "Suite Madame Blue" is a powerful and introspective song that combines personal and political themes to reflect on the passage of time and the need for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Time after time I sit and I wait for your call I know I'm a fool but why can I say
Repeatedly, I wait for your call despite my imprudence. I confess, I am foolish.
Whatever the price I'll pay for you, Madame Blue
I am willing to pay any price to have you, Madame Blue.
Once long ago, a word from your lips and the world turned around But somehow you've changed, you're so far away I long for the past and dream of the days with you, Madame Blue
In the distant past, your slightest utterance could change the world for me. But things have changed, you have grown distant. I miss the past and reminisce about the old times we had together, Madame Blue.
Suite Madame Blue, gaze in your looking glass You're not a child anymore Suite Madame Blue, the future is all but past Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules You conquered the world and more, heaven's door
Madame Blue, look into the mirror and see that you are no longer a child. Your future is bleak, and your past is catching up with you. You used to defy conventions and took control of the world; you have earned heavens' admiration.
Red white and blue, gaze in your looking glass You're not a child anymore Red, white, and blue, the future is all but past So lift up your heart, make a new start And lead us away from here
American beauty, reflect on your identity, you are not young anymore. The future looks grim, and the past torments you. Take heart, start afresh, and guide us to a better land.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS DE YOUNG
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