Blue Guitar
The Blue Jays Lyrics
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Blue guitar,
Fortune of my ways
Making of my days.
New chord,
Counting up the ways
Happiness is lazy.
If you can't put the words to the tune,
Tell the rhyme from the reason,
What should it matter
To the fool or the dreamer?
New hope,
Travellers in a storm,
Finding love is warm.
New day,
The world has just begun,
Our eyes have seen the sun.
If you don't know the way,
If you can't see the wood for the trees,
Taste the wine from the water,
Well, what should it matter,
To the fool or the dreamer?
The Blue Jays’ song Blue Guitar is a soothing melody that encapsulates the pursuit of happiness, love, and the beauty in the simple things in life. The phrase “Blue Guitar” is a symbol of the instrument which represents the universe and is within reach to the singer of the song. The lyrics introduce the idea that the guitar represents the musician’s innermost emotions, and it has the power to bring about new directions in life, making his days more profound and fulfilled. The new chords introduced signify that these emotions and feelings are unique and different. On the other hand, the phrase “Happiness is lazy” signifies that the singer believes that happiness is not something to chase after; it should be effortless and easy to achieve.
The song emphasizes the idea that finding love and starting a new day fills the heart with hope and joy. The world represents a blank slate for explorations, discovery and the possibility of creating new experiences. The lyric “If you don't know the way, if you can't see the wood for the trees, taste the wine from the water” highlights that time is not of the essence, and the way to achieve the pursued happiness does not matter as much if the wine from the water is tasted. Normally, this is a paradoxical concept, but for the author and possibly many listeners, tasting the wine from the water represents appreciating the simple things in life and cherishing them.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue guitar,
The blue guitar is a symbol of the singer's life and experiences.
Fortune of my ways
The blue guitar represents the paths and choices the singer has made in life that have brought both good and bad fortune.
Making of my days.
The blue guitar has shaped and influenced the singer's life and everyday experiences.
New chord,
The singer has discovered a new way of looking at something, perhaps a new perspective or belief.
Counting up the ways
The singer is reflecting on the various ways their life has been impacted by the blue guitar and the new chord they've discovered.
Happiness is lazy.
When the singer is content and at peace with their life, they feel relaxed and unhurried.
If you don't know the song,
If someone is unfamiliar with the singer's life story and experiences, they won't fully understand the significance of the blue guitar.
If you can't put the words to the tune,
If someone can't grasp the meaning or message behind the singer's words, they won't fully understand the significance of the blue guitar.
Tell the rhyme from the reason,
Trying to decipher fact from fiction or the cause from the effect won't change the singer's attachment and relationship to their blue guitar or experiences.
What should it matter
The ignorance or lack of understanding of others doesn't diminish the singer's personal attachment and importance to the blue guitar and their life experiences.
To the fool or the dreamer?
The singer is questioning if it matters if someone can't understand the importance of their experiences or if they're lost in their own foolish or dreamlike world.
New hope,
The singer has found a new reason to be optimistic about the future and hopeful for good things to come.
Travellers in a storm,
The singer and others are navigating life's challenges and obstacles.
Finding love is warm.
Amidst life's difficulties and struggles, love and compassion bring warmth and comfort to the singer and others.
New day,
A new beginning and new opportunities lie ahead for the singer.
The world has just begun,
The singer believes there is still much to discover and experience in life.
Our eyes have seen the sun.
The singer and others have experienced the joys and beauty of life, including moments of happiness and contentment.
If you don't know the way,
If someone is lost or unsure of the path they're on in life, they won't fully understand the significance of the singer's experiences and perspective.
If you can't see the wood for the trees,
If someone is too focused on the details and missing the bigger picture, they won't fully understand the significance of the singer's experiences and perspective.
Taste the wine from the water,
The singer is suggesting to appreciate life and its experiences for what they are, not what one wishes they were.
Well, what should it matter,
The ignorance or lack of understanding from others does not change the value or significance of the singer's experiences in their own life.
To the fool or the dreamer?
The singer is questioning if it matters if others don't understand or appreciate their experiences, especially if they're only living in a dreamlike state.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID JUSTIN HAYWARD
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