Blue Skies
Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra With Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Nothin' but blues skies do I see
Bluebirds singin' a song
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
Never saw the sun shining so bright
Never saw things looking so right
When you're in love, my how they fly
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
Never saw the sun shining so bright
Never saw things looking so right
Noticing the days hurryin' by
When you're in love, oh how they fly
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
The song Blue Skies by Tommy Dorsey is a beautiful and uplifting tune that celebrates the joys of being in love. The lyrics describe the feeling of looking out at the world and seeing nothing but blue skies, both literally and metaphorically. The blue skies represent a beautiful and bright future that is filled with hope and promise. The bluebirds singing all day long represent the happiness and contentment that comes with being in love. When someone is in love, they feel like nothing can bring them down, and the world seems like a much brighter and happier place.
The lyrics also touch on the notion that time flies when you're in love. The days appear to hurry by, and the world seems to be moving faster than ever before. When you are in love, there's never enough time to spend with the person you love or to simply enjoy the world around you. The last verse of the song suggests that once you've found true love, there are no more blue days. The blue skies will continue to shine brightly, and nothing but happiness and joy will be left in its wake.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies, smilin' at me
I am feeling euphoric and joyful as I look up at the beautiful, clear blue sky
Nothin' but blues skies do I see
I am so overwhelmed with happiness and contentment that I am seeing everything in a positive light
Bluebirds singin' a song
I am surrounded by the sweet melodies of bluebirds, which represent happiness and freedom
Nothin' but bluebirds all day long
There is a constant feeling of joy and hopefulness around me, as if the bluebirds are singing just for me
Never saw the sun shining so bright
The sun is shining brighter than it ever has before, illuminating everything in my life and filling it with warmth and positivity
Never saw things looking so right
Everything in my life seems to be falling into place, and I am filled with a sense of alignment and purpose
Noticing the days hurryin' by
I am so focused on living in the present moment and feeling grateful for all the good in my life that I am acutely aware of time passing quickly
When you're in love, my how they fly
Love has a way of making time seem to pass more quickly, and the happiness it brings only makes everything else in life seem more beautiful and meaningful
Blue days, all of them gone
The hard times and sadness of the past are behind me now, replaced with boundless happiness and optimism
Nothin' but blue skies from now on
I know that life will have ups and downs, but for now I am basking in the glow of all the happiness and positivity around me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@phaasch
I love these old recordings! With all the technical advances which followed, something was lost- this has such muscle, punch and "honesty". It's there in your ears. happening right there and then. Those studio engineers really knew what they were doing! And so did the musicians. God, could those guys play...
@Broonzied
This take on this song is my favourite Frank number. Its all perfect. The vocal, the band, the backing, the feel and the arrangement. Perfect.
@sammyafe4197
Some lady at the grocery store I work at complained about the music played over our intercom. Our boss agreed to make a change and started playing Jazz, Band, and Classical music. That how I discovered this song... Wish I had the chance to thank that lady
@scotnick59
He made a super great choice!
@carolegriggs3107
I personally love the vocal chorus. I think it depicts those times somehow.
@imeldapearce
I am so thankful to have these old songs I remember. Thanks for posting! What a gift.
@MJLeger-yj1ww
Thanks for posting these old songs -- it's very interesting to hear Sinatra in his very young years!
@MsRockett88
Without Tommy we may never have had Frank, at least the Frank we know now for he contributed his phrasing and breath control from Tommy's playing.
@oldbiff8194
you are so right MsRockett88!
@michaelodonovan7405
Another story goes that he learned it from Jo Stafford when they were both with Dorsey but wouldn't admit he got so much of his sound from a woman. She was operatically trained and is renowned for the purity of her voice.