Blue Skies
Tori Amos Lyrics


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Oh yeah yeah yeahhhhhhh
Those blue skies are ahead.
Blue skies are in my head.

All the town clocks
And marching soldier's socks.
I say, "Let's go, let's go, let's go
To this magic wonder show".

And I'm walking,
And crawling,
And so tired I'm insane.
I, I, I, I
I, I, I see

Blue skies are in my head.
I said, "blue skies are up ahead".
(Blue skies are in my head)
I said, "blue skies are in my head".
(Blue skies are in my head)
I said, "blue skies are up ahead".

Beachwood
Says he'd like you in the street
So like you in the street
In the lullabies.

Just when she sings
Like you in the street
So like you in the street
In the lullabies.

You can go just where she's going...
Blue skies are in my head.
I said, "blue skies are up ahead".
(Blue skies are in my head)
I said, "blue skies are in my head".
(Blue skies are in my head)
I said, "blue skies are up ahead".

Need a little joy,
Need a little joy,
Need a little joy,
And I have a baby boy
And need a little joy,
Need a little joy,
Need a little joy and some dancing,
Need a little joy,
Come on baby boy,
Come on blue skies.
Blue skies, oh say blue skies are in my...

Blue skies are in my head.
I said, "blue skies are up ahead".
(Blue skies are in my head)
I said, "blue skies are in my head".
(Blue skies are in my head)




I said, "blue skies are up ahead".
(repeat out)

Overall Meaning

In Tori Amos's song Blue Skies, the artist provides a glimmer of hope amidst a contemplation of daily struggles. The lyrics begin with an optimistic tone, repeating the phrase, "blue skies are ahead" and "blue skies are in my head". Amos then mentions "town clocks" and "marching soldier's socks," seemingly describing the monotony and strictness of daily life. However, she then urges the listener to "go to this magic wonder show" as a way to break free from the mundane.


The artist then paints a picture of exhaustion in the line, "And I'm walking, and crawling, and so tired I'm insane". But despite the struggles, Amos still sees the possibility of blue skies above. The verses continue on to tell a cryptic story, mentioning "Beachwood" and a woman who sings "like you in the street in the lullabies". The chorus repeats the same message of hope, each time with a growing intensity: "blue skies are in my head", "blue skies are up ahead", "say blue skies are in my...". The song ends with a plea for "a little joy" and some dancing, urging the listener to find moments of happiness in the midst of challenges.


Overall, Tori Amos's Blue Skies seems to be a song about finding hope and moments of joy amidst the struggles of daily life. Through her vivid imagery and optimistic repetition, the artist encourages the listener to break free from monotony and to embrace the beauty around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah yeah yeahhhhhhh
The singer starts the song ecstatically, expressing feelings of pure joy.


Those blue skies are ahead.
The singer anticipates good things are to come, represented by the idiom of "blue skies ahead".


Blue skies are in my head.
The singer has a positive outlook and is hopeful, representing positivity with "blue skies".


All the town clocks
The artist describes the setting of the town they're in.


And marching soldier's socks.
The artist sees a visual representation of the military presence in the town.


I say, "Let's go, let's go, let's go
The singer is urging themselves and others to move forward.


To this magic wonder show".
The singer believes that new possibilities exist and are worth pursuing.


And I'm walking,
The artist is physically moving and progressing through their journey.


And crawling,
The artist is encountering obstacles that slow down their progress.


And so tired I'm insane.
The artist is exhausted and frustrated to the point of feeling insane.


I, I, I, I
The singer repeats the personal pronoun "I" to emphasize their personal struggle.


I, I, I see
The artist is still able to see potential for happiness and positivity despite their struggles.


Beachwood
The singer mentions Beachwood, which could represent either a person or a place that is important to them.


Says he'd like you in the street
Beachwood expresses the desire for the subject of the song to be out in the open and visible.


So like you in the street
The singer echoes the desire for visibility and honesty.


In the lullabies.
The artist seeks comfort and peace through music.


Just when she sings
The artist describes a moment when they are comforted by music.


You can go just where she's going...
The singer believes that by following this source of comfort, happiness can be found.


Need a little joy,
The singer acknowledges the need for positivity in their life.


And I have a baby boy
The artist has a child, which is a source of joy and motivation for them.


And some dancing,
The artist seeks an active and happy form of release.


Come on baby boy,
The artist addresses their child directly, encouraging them to join in the happiness and positivity.


Come on blue skies.
The singer invokes "blue skies" once again, representing positivity and potential happiness.


Blue skies, oh say blue skies are in my...
The artist repeats their hope and anticipation for good things to come.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES FINK

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@redhotbillypeppers

Still loving this one in 2024

@thefemalemantis

this song brings me back to the happiest times of my life

@annagray7141

Me too 💗

@nathantwilight

If one were to win the lottery for a billion dollars, i'd trade it all for the nostalgia of this song. thanks for the comment luv!

@lindsayp9691

nathantwilight yesssss!! if I could go back and do ANYTHING it would be to go back to these times and do it all over with this song leading me there 😭😭😭🥰😍🙄🙄

@nathantwilight

@@lindsayp9691 yeah, anyone with a positive response and memories to cherish on this page is doing life right <3

@staciaseven

Me too!

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@tabithashayla

It's a Tori Amos kind of day.

@grisamaro9036

Yeah I get those too!😄

@jameslewis421

It’s a fine day people open windows they leave their houses

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