Ruby
Walter Hyatt Lyrics
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Not always what you seem
And though my heart may break when I awake
Let it be so
I only know, Ruby, it's you
They say, Ruby you're like a song
You don't know right from wrong
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Ruby, it's you
I hear your voice and I must come to you
I have no choice what else can I do?
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
Into my life you came
And though I should beware
Still I don't care you thrill me so
The lyrics to Walter Hyatt's song Ruby describe the enigmatic and mysterious nature of a woman named Ruby. She is often not what she seems, and her presence in the singer's life brings both joy and heartache. The singer acknowledges that his heart may break when he awakes from the dream-like state that Ruby creates, but still he is drawn to her. He compares Ruby to a song, suggesting that she is unpredictable and doesn't always know right from wrong. Despite this, the singer sees the pain in Ruby's eyes and can't help but be captured by her and her allure. He concludes by comparing Ruby to a flame, acknowledging that she has the power to bring light and warmth to his life, but also the potential to burn him.
The lyrics to Ruby suggest a complex and dynamic relationship between the singer and the titular character. The use of symbolic language, such as the dreamlike state Ruby creates, the song comparison, and the flame metaphor, all add to the enigmatic nature of the relationship. Hyatt's use of repetition, with the refrain of "Ruby, it's you," reinforces the singer's steadfast and inescapable attraction to Ruby, despite any potential heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
They say, Ruby you're like a dream
People describe you, Ruby, as something that seems perfect and ideal, like a dream.
Not always what you seem
However, you may not always be what you appear to be.
And though my heart may break when I awake
Even if my heart is broken when I realize the truth about you, I am willing to risk it.
Let it be so
I accept this possibility and ask that it be allowed to happen.
I only know, Ruby, it's you
Despite any doubts or fears, I am certain that you, Ruby, are the one for me.
They say, Ruby you're like a song
Others compare you, Ruby, to a piece of music.
You don't know right from wrong
They suggest that you may not always make good choices.
And in your eyes I see heart aches for me
I sense that you have emotional pain because of me.
But from the start, who stole my heart?
Despite any issues or concerns, I fell in love with you from the beginning.
Ruby, it's you
I am sure that you, Ruby, are the one I want to be with.
I hear your voice and I must come to you
Your voice is so compelling that I feel compelled to come see you.
I have no choice what else can I do?
There is nothing I can do to resist the pull that you have over me.
They say, Ruby you're like a flame
Once again, people compare you, Ruby, to something fiery and passionate.
Into my life you came
You entered my life and made everything brighter and more exciting.
And though I should beware
Even though I know I should be cautious around you,
Still I don't care you thrill me so
I can't help but be attracted to you and the excitement you bring to my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HEINZ ROEMHELD, MITCHELL PARISH
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