Peggy Sang The Blues
Turner Frank Lyrics
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In the middle of the night
On a Friday night last week
She whispered: "Hush and don't be scared"
Got me a few words of wisdom
That I came back to share
And she said
It matters where you go
No one gets remembered
For the things they didn't do
I said, "Peggy won't you stay here for awhile?"
We can drink whiskey
We can play cards
And we can get wild
She said: "We can play poker and we'll play for keeps"
"I only play angels lately and they never let me cheat"
It doesn't matter where you come from
It matters where you go
No one gets remembered
In this listless life
For the things they didn't do
And you can say I had a good start
And you could say I had class
And you could say I was born beneath the ceiling made of glass
But I always kept an open house
And yeah I always did right by my friends
And when it comes to Saint Peter's gate
I told the people remember one who needs to make amends
'Cause better times are coming
Better times ahead
And no one gets remembered
My deathless child
Don't waste too long in bed
And Peggy said:
It doesn't matter where you come from
It matters where you go
And no one gets remembered
In this listless, loveless life
For the things they didn't do
Now, now, now, now, now
Well Peggy sang the blues
I've been drifting off
Well Peggy sang the blues
And I've drifted off
Well Peggy sang the blues
And I've drifted off
Well Peggy sang the blues
Peggy sang the blues
The song Peggy Sang The Blues by Frank Turner is a poignant, thought-provoking reflection on life, death, and leaving a legacy. The song begins with the singer, Frank Turner, recounting a dream where Peggy, a past acquaintance, appears to him and imparts words of wisdom. She tells him that it doesn't matter where you come from in life, but where you go, and that nobody gets remembered for the things they didn't do. This statement is a powerful reminder that life is fleeting, and we should strive to make the most of it.
The second verse sees Frank inviting Peggy to stay a while, to play cards and drink whiskey. But she declines, stating that she only plays poker with angels now, and they never let her cheat. This cryptic statement suggests that Peggy has moved on to the afterlife, and perhaps this is where her words of wisdom come from. The third and final verse sees Frank reflecting on his life and the legacy he wants to leave behind. He acknowledges his privileged upbringing but argues that his reputation comes from his actions and how he treated his friends. He concludes by saying that better times are ahead and that we should not waste too much time worrying but instead embrace living and doing.
Overall, the song Peggy Sang The Blues is an introspective and philosophical look at life, death and morality, conveyed through beautiful imagery and clever wordplay. The message of the song is clear, to live fully in the present, to make the most of every day before it's too late, and to leave a legacy worth remembering.
Line by Line Meaning
Peggy came to me in my sleep
The singer had a dream about Peggy
In the middle of the night
The dream happened during the night
On a Friday night last week
The dream happened on a Friday night
She whispered: "Hush and don't be scared"
In the dream, Peggy comforted the artist
Got me a few words of wisdom
Peggy shared some advice with the artist
That I came back to share
The singer remembered the advice and wanted to share it
It doesn't matter where you come from
Success is not determined by one's background
It matters where you go
Success is determined by one's actions and decisions moving forward
No one gets remembered
People are only remembered for what they actually do
For the things they didn't do
People are not remembered for what they could have done or didn't do
I said, "Peggy won't you stay here for awhile?"
The singer appreciated Peggy's company in the dream
We can drink whiskey
The artist offered Peggy a drink
We can play cards
The singer offered to play cards with Peggy
And we can get wild
The singer suggested they have fun
She said: "We can play poker and we'll play for keeps"
Peggy suggested a more serious game of poker
"I only play angels lately and they never let me cheat"
Peggy only plays fair opponents
In this listless life
Life can feel directionless and aimless
And you can say I had a good start
The singer acknowledges they were privileged
And you could say I had class
The singer had a certain degree of sophistication
And you could say I was born beneath the ceiling made of glass
The artist was born into a wealthy or upper-class family
But I always kept an open house
The artist was hospitable and inclusive
And yeah I always did right by my friends
The artist was loyal to their friends
And when it comes to Saint Peter's gate
When the singer faces judgment after death
I told the people remember one who needs to make amends
The artist hopes people will remember them as someone who tried to make things right
'Cause better times are coming
The singer believes things will get better
Better times ahead
The future looks bright
My deathless child
A term of endearment for someone who will never die
Don't waste too long in bed
Don't sleep away your life
Well Peggy sang the blues
The chorus repeats the phrase from the title
I've been drifting off
The singer is losing focus or becoming tired
Peggy sang the blues
The chorus repeats the phrase from the title
And I've drifted off
The artist is losing focus or becoming tired
Well Peggy sang the blues
The chorus repeats the phrase from the title
And I've drifted off
The artist is losing focus or becoming tired
Well Peggy sang the blues
The chorus repeats the phrase from the title
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCIS EDWARD TURNER
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@LastRoseOfWinter
This song has been a part of my life nigh on 10 years now. And just like I did when I was 15 all those years ago, to this day, the line "Better times are coming, better times ahead" still gets me to tear up like it did then. This song gave me hope as a kid, and Frank Turner was a huge inspiration and an amazing person every time I got to share a word with him at his concerts in the states. And I have a feeling this song will still be in my life for many more years to come.
@miltonpoet
No matter where you come from
No matter where you go
No one get remember .
I love this lines❤
@alexrooin4172
"This song is about staying up late, it's about a game of cards, but most of all, it's about drinking whiskey with my grandma!"
I heard Frank say this while I was watching a music festival on TV and fell in love instantly
@akennxdy8908
Kelsey this is my dads playlist oop
@fionasawers19
Ahh this songs about his grandma; that just outlines how down-to-earth and fantastic he is.
@SarahCritcher
The man is a legend and hails from the same area as me so a bit of a local hero. Everything he does is just brilliant and this is a modern classic!
@plokloon83
So far my album of the year..Not a weak song on it..Great writing, playing and I love the wide array of instrumentation.....12 stars..
@MrsKiedisHayward
One of the best artists you'll ever see.
@Nielz073
I absolutely adore this song. Doesn't ever get old.
@emily9648
It doesn't matter where you come from. It matters where you go.
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