Ruby Tuesday
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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She would never say where she came from
Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
While the sun is bright
Or in the darkest night
No one knows, she comes and goes

Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still, I'm gonna miss you

Don't question why she needs to be so free
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She just can't be chained
To a life where nothing's gained
And nothing's lost, at such a cost

Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still, I'm gonna miss you

"There's no time to lose," I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind
Ain't life unkind?

Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still, I'm gonna miss you

Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?




When you change with every new day
Still, I'm gonna miss you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Rolling Stones' song "Ruby Tuesday" are about a woman who is mysterious and free-spirited, and who refuses to be tied down to a conventional life. While she is captivating and alluring, the singer acknowledges that he will miss her when she's gone, and wonders who could ever truly understand or label her.


The first verse sets the scene, describing Ruby's enigmatic nature and how she comes and goes without explanation. The chorus then brings up the idea that she is so mutable and ever-changing that it would be impossible to pin her down with a name or label. The second verse reinforces this idea, with Ruby asserting that her freedom is the most important thing to her and that she cannot be contained by societal expectations. The final verse is a poignant lament about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of following one's dreams before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

She would never say where she came from
Ruby Tuesday is elusive and mysterious about her past


Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
Ruby Tuesday lives in the present and doesn't dwell on the past


While the sun is bright
Ruby Tuesday enjoys life's good times


Or in the darkest night
Ruby Tuesday can handle life's hardships


No one knows, she comes and goes
Ruby Tuesday is unpredictable and nobody can pin her down


Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
The singer is saying farewell to Ruby Tuesday


Who could hang a name on you?
Ruby Tuesday is unique and cannot be categorized or labeled


When you change with every new day
Ruby Tuesday's identity is constantly evolving


Still, I'm gonna miss you
Even though Ruby Tuesday is unpredictable, the artist will miss her


Don't question why she needs to be so free
Ruby Tuesday values her freedom and it is not to be challenged


She'll tell you it's the only way to be
Ruby Tuesday believes that being free is the best way to live


She just can't be chained
Ruby Tuesday refuses to be tied down or restricted


To a life where nothing's gained
Ruby Tuesday will not settle for a life without growth or progress


And nothing's lost, at such a cost
Ruby Tuesday would rather take risks and lose than never try at all


There's no time to lose, I heard her say
Ruby Tuesday believes in seizing the moment and chasing your dreams


Catch your dreams before they slip away
Ruby Tuesday encourages others to pursue their ambitions


Dying all the time
Life passes quickly and time is limited


Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind
Giving up on your aspirations can lead to being lost or unfulfilled


Ain't life unkind?
Life can be cruel and demanding




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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on 2000 Light Years From Home

Totally underrated track and album..

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