Born To Be Blue
The Mavericks Lyrics


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If someone were to read my history
They would know why it's no mystery
She's not ordinary, it's her love I carry
I was born, born to be blue

I'm the fool who sees tomorrow
But all that time has just been borrowed
She's the only reason that I keep believin'
I was born, born to be blue

For everybody, there's someone just for them
And like anybody you lose one every now and then

For everybody, there's someone just for them
And like anybody you lose one every now and then

I have found that I'm still fallin'
Maybe I have found my callin'
She's the only reason that I keep believin'
I was born, born to be blue

She's not ordinary, it's her love I carry




I was born, born to be blue
I was born, born to be blue

Overall Meaning

The Mavericks' song Born To Be Blue speaks about a love that carries the singer through life. The song starts with the singer reflecting on his journey and how someone reading his history would see that the love he carries is not ordinary. The singer believes that he was born to carry this love and that the reason he keeps believing is because of it.


The second verse talks about the singer being someone who can see tomorrow but all of his time has been borrowed. He believes that the only reason he keeps believing is because of his love and that for everyone there is someone out there who is just for them, but sometimes you lose them.


In the final verse, the singer talks about how he's still falling, but maybe he has found his calling. He believes that the love he carries is the reason he was born to be blue. Throughout the song, it's clear that the love the singer carries is not just an ordinary love, but something that drives and motivates him to keep going.


Line by Line Meaning

If someone were to read my history
My past experiences have shaped me and made me who I am today


They would know why it's no mystery
My actions and behavior can be easily explained based on my past


She's not ordinary; It's her love I carry
The person I love is unique and special to me, and their love is something that stays with me


I was born, born to be blue
I was destined to feel sadness and heartbreak, it is a natural part of who I am


I'm the fool who sees tomorrow
I try to predict the future but it is uncertain and can be foolish to do so


But all that time has just been borrowed
Time is precious and should not be taken for granted


She's the only reason that I keep believin'
My love for this person motivates me to keep going and have hope


For everybody, there's someone just for them
There is someone out there for everyone, we just have to find them


And like anybody you lose one every now and then
We all experience heartbreak and loss at some point, it is a universal experience


I have found that I'm still fallin'
Despite past heartbreak, I am still falling in love and opening myself up to new possibilities


Maybe I have found my callin'
Perhaps my purpose in life is to love and be loved


I was born, born to be blue
Despite moments of happiness, I know that sadness and heartbreak will always be a part of who I am




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: RAUL MALO, JAMES HOUSE

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