Poor Boy Blues
The Black Sorrows Lyrics
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Make believe I'm kissing you but oh
I can't kid my aching heart 'cos
My heart knows we're still apart and
Each night is like a thousand years
Oh-oh Since I got these young boy blues
I wanna cry when I hear your name
If I cry I feel ashamed so
I let my pride be my guide
I keep those tears inside and
Each night is like a thousand years
Oh-oh I can't lose these young boy blues
Oh-oh Don't know where to go
Don't know what to do
I'm so lost and lonely
Since I lost you
Every time I kiss somebody new I
Oh make believe I'm kissing you but oh
I can't kid my aching heart 'cos
My heart knows we're still apart and
Each night is like a thousand years
Oh-oh Since I got these young boy blues
Oh-oh now Don't know where to go
Don't know what to do
I'm so lost and lonely
Since I lost you
Every time I kiss somebody new
Oh make believe I'm kissing you but oh
I can't kid my aching heart 'cos
My heart knows we're still apart and
Each night is like a thousand years
Oh-oh
I can't lose these young boy blues
Oh-oh Each night is like a thousand years
Oh-oh Since I got these young boy blues
Yeah aw ooh Each night is like a thousand years
Oh-oh Can't lose these young boy blues
My now Oh-oh-oh
The lyrics to The Black Sorrows' song "Poor Boy Blues" tell the story of a young man who is deeply heartbroken and longing for his lost love. Every time he kisses someone new, he tries to pretend that he is kissing his ex-partner, but his heart knows the truth and he can't deceive himself. The pain in his heart continues to haunt him, and each night feels like an eternity as he grapples with the sadness of being apart from the one he loves.
The singer of the song suppresses his tears and lets his pride be his guide, not allowing himself to openly express his pain. However, the loneliness and confusion engulf him, and he feels lost without knowing where to go or what to do. The repetition of the line "Since I lost you" reflects the profound impact that the end of the relationship has had on him.
Overall, "Poor Boy Blues" explores the theme of heartbreak, longing, and the struggle to move on from a lost love. The lyrics convey the inner turmoil of the young protagonist as he navigates the emotions and memories associated with the relationship.
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Written by: Doc Pomus, Phil Spector
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