The band then began to take on a life beyond the confines of the television screen, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created around its characters in 1980.
After the death of Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. Aykroyd reunited the original band in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel to the film, Blues Brothers 2000. Aykroyd and the band, occasionally joined by Belushi's brother Jim, make regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.
Blues Why You Worry Me?
The Blues Brothers Lyrics
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Why do you stay so long
You came to me yesterday
And you stayed the whole night long
I will listen to my people
My friends and nobody else
I will listen to my people
I had to make mistakes in life
I had to learn it all for myself
I learn to smile at trouble
I won't let it get me down
I learn to smile at trouble
I won't let it get me down
I'll keep on keepin' on
'Till the last deal goes down
Blues, why you worry me
Why do you stay so long
Blues, why you worry me
Why do you stay so long
You came to me yesterday
And you stayed the whole night long
I will listen to my people
My friends and nobody else
I will listen to my people
My friends and nobody else
I had to make mistakes in life
I had to learn it all for myself
I learn to smile at trouble
I won't let it get me down
I learn to smile at trouble
I won't let it get me down
I'll keep on keepin' on
'Till the last deal goes down
The Blues Brothers' song "Blues Why You Worry Me?" is about the struggle with depression and the blues. The author is questioning why the blues seem to linger and cause so much pain, and acknowledges that he has had to learn to cope with it himself. The lyrics suggest that the blues can come unexpectedly and stay for an indefinite amount of time, and that the only way to deal with it is to keep moving forward and not let it get you down.
The author also mentions his friends as a source of guidance and support in dealing with the blues. He acknowledges that he has had to make his own mistakes in life and learn from them, but ultimately, he will rely on the wisdom and advice of those closest to him. Additionally, the lyrics suggest that the author has learned to approach trouble with a positive attitude and not let it affect his resilience.
Overall, the lyrics to "Blues Why You Worry Me?" convey a sense of struggle and perseverance in the face of depression and difficult emotions. It acknowledges that it is a long battle, but one that can be fought with the support of loved ones and a positive outlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Blues, why you worry me
Why do you bother me so much, Blues?
Why do you stay so long
Why do you linger around for such a long time?
You came to me yesterday
You visited me just the other day
And you stayed the whole night long
And you hung around the entire night
I will listen to my people
I will pay attention to those close to me
My friends and nobody else
Specifically, I will listen to my friends only
I had to make mistakes in life
I had to experience failure and mistakes in my lifetime
I had to learn it all for myself
I had to gain knowledge on my own
I learn to smile at trouble
I have learned to face difficulties with a positive attitude
I won't let it get me down
I will not allow problems to bring me down
I'll keep on keepin' on
I will continue moving forward
'Till the last deal goes down
Until the very end
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