Blue
TheBirthdayMassacre Lyrics
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I've been waiting here for you
Reservations made for two
Sunlight fading
Black tongues speak faster than the car can crash
You supply the rumours, and I'll provide the wrath
Romance is breaking every heart in two
Plastic blue conversations in my room
Saving every tear for you
Trusting every word untrue
Twilight fading
Fate changes faster than the death of light
You supply the envy and I'll provide the spite
Reflections cutting every face in two
Casting shadows in the pale shade of blue
The Birthday Massacre's “Blue” is a beautifully melancholic song exploring themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and the darkness that can consume a person when love goes wrong. The song begins with an image of “plastic blue invitations” waiting in the singer's room. This image of something fake and artificial sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer seems to be surrounded by insincerity and lies. She has been waiting for someone, but it's unclear who they are or why she is waiting. The reservations made for two suggest a planned meeting, possibly a date or time spent together, but the sense of hope and anticipation is quickly dashed as the sunlight fades.
The second verse introduces a darker tone, as the singer describes the “black tongues” that speak “faster than the car can crash.” These tongue could refer to rumors, lies, or even the words of a lover betraying her trust. The tone shifts towards anger as she declares that she will “provide the wrath” in response. The chorus reinforces the theme of heartbreak, as she describes how “romance is breaking every heart in two” and “casting shadows in the pale shade of blue.”
The second half of the song continues to explore the theme of betrayal and the darkness that follows. The plastic blue conversations in her room and her “saving every tear for you” suggest that she has been hurt deeply by someone she trusted. The twilight fading sets a mournful tone, indicating that whatever hope she had for the future has faded away. The final lines bring the darkness home, as she describes how “reflections cutting every face in two” and “casting shadows in the pale shade of blue” suggests that she has been left alone with her pain, feeling as if she is slowly being consumed by it.
Line by Line Meaning
Plastic blue invitations in my room
My room is adorned with fake invitations that are colored blue.
I've been waiting here for you
I have been anxiously waiting for you.
Reservations made for two
I have made arrangements for two people.
Sunlight fading
The daylight is slowly disappearing.
Black tongues speak faster than the car can crash
People can quickly spread negative rumors faster than a car can crash.
You supply the rumours, and I'll provide the wrath
You provide the false information, and I will respond angrily.
Romance is breaking every heart in two
Love is causing a lot of heartbreak and sadness.
Casting shadows in the pale shade of blue
The unpleasant feelings are influencing everything surrounding me.
Plastic blue conversations in my room
I am having insincere and artificial conversations in my room.
Saving every tear for you
I am storing up many tears to shed just for you.
Trusting every word untrue
Although I trust you, I know your words are false.
Twilight fading
The evening time is gradually ending.
Fate changes faster than the death of light
The unpredictable course of destiny is quicker than the fading of light.
You supply the envy and I'll provide the spite
You cause others to become envious, and I will respond spitefully.
Reflections cutting every face in two
Every person's thoughts and intentions are causing them to act in two-faced ways.
Casting shadows in the pale shade of blue
The negative feelings are affecting everything around me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL RAINBOW
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