Rhapsody in Blue
The Philharmonia Orchestra Lyrics
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(Story about the world)
Suddenly I'm something I'm not
I'm something that you bought
Was it something I said
My friend
Little girl are you tripping on this
You better come up for air
A Story about a girl
A Story about the world
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
Baby girl, stand up and fight
This is not some paradise
It's just where we live
Finally you think you're alright
Then it eats you up alive
You better get used to it
A story about a girl
A story about the world
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
I know
It's stuck inside your head
You're alone
You better get used to it
And I know
The feeling has to end
You're strong
It sucks you in again
And you're lost
You can't make any sense
This world
It tears you limb from limb
And hold on
You're nothing but the best
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
The lyrics of Rhapsody in Blue by The Philharmonia Orchestra revolve around two stories about a girl and the world. The song begins with the story of the girl who suddenly finds herself being someone she is not, and wonders if it is because of something she said. She then asks if the girl is tripping on this, urging her to come up for air. The second part of the lyrics moves to the story of the world, where the girl is waking up slowly and feeling nothing but lonely. The singer promises to be there for her and urges her to stand up and fight instead of seeking an escape in paradise.
The lyrics paint a picture of a world that can be dark and difficult to navigate, where humans often lose themselves in the fray. The singer offers hope in the form of reassurance that they will be there no matter what, emphasizing the simple faith and heart that are necessary to endure. The lyrics are relatable, and the introspective nature of the song makes it a poignant reminder of the importance of resilience and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly I'm something I'm not
I have transformed into something different
I'm something that you bought
My new identity was purchased by someone else
Was it something I said
What did I say to prompt this transformation?
My friend
Addressing a friend in conversation
Little girl are you tripping on this
Are you having trouble understanding this situation?
Are you tripping all over it
Are you stumbling over your thoughts about it?
You better come up for air
Take a break and refresh yourself
Are you waking up slowly
Are you gradually becoming aware of the situation?
Nothing but lonely
Feeling nothing but isolation
Holding, holding your breath
Anticipating or waiting for something to come
Are you looking for something
Are you searching for a solution to your struggle?
I promise you one thing
I guarantee that
I promise I'll always, always
I will be there for you continuously
Be there
Offering support and companionship
Baby girl, stand up and fight
Don't give up and face your challenges head-on
This is not some paradise
This is not a perfect world
It's just where we live
Our reality
Finally you think you're alright
You thought you had things under control
Then it eats you up alive
But then reality defeats you
You better get used to it
Accept that this is how it is, and prepare yourself for the future
With all my faith
With all of my belief and trust
And all my heart
And all of my emotion
And all those simple things you are
And all of the things that make up who you are
It's stuck inside your head
You can't stop thinking about it
You're alone
Feeling isolated
And I know
Acknowledging the situation
The feeling has to end
This difficult emotion will eventually pass
You're strong
You have the power to endure this tough time
It sucks you in again
It draws you back in despite your best efforts to avoid it
And you're lost
Feeling lost and uncertain in this situation
You can't make any sense
You don't understand what's happening
This world
Referring to the environment we live in
It tears you limb from limb
It brings you great pain
And hold on
Keep holding on
You're nothing but the best
You are amazing and valuable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL TURNER, MICHAEL MAIDA, JEREMY TAGGART, DUNCAN COUTTS, JAMIE EDWARDS
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