Ruby
Wayne Bartlett Lyrics


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They say, Ruby you're like a dream
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
And in your eyes I see heart aches for me
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wayne Bartlett's song Ruby depict the singer's conflicted feelings towards a woman named Ruby. The opening line, "They say, Ruby you're like a dream / Not always what you seem" suggests that Ruby may be deceitful or elusive. However, despite this, the singer admits to being in love with Ruby, stating "Let it be so / I only know, Ruby, it's you."


The second verse continues to paint Ruby as somewhat of an enigma, with the singer describing her as being "like a song / You don't know right from wrong." Despite this, the singer is drawn to Ruby's vulnerability, stating "And in your eyes I see heart aches for me / But from the start, who stole my heart? / Ruby, it's you." The singer is so consumed by his love for Ruby that he feels compelled to act on it, saying "I hear your voice and I must come to you / I have no choice what else can I do?"


Line by Line Meaning

They say, Ruby you're like a dream
They say, Ruby, that you are unreal, like a dream, and cannot always be understood for who you truly are.


Not always what you seem
People believe that you may be deceptive and have underlying intentions.


And though my heart may break when I awake
The singer may face disappointment or heartbreak when he discovers the truth about Ruby.


Let it be so
Despite the potential heartbreak, the artist accepts Ruby for who she is and is still drawn to her.


I only know, Ruby, it's you
Regardless of her flaws, the artist knows that he is deeply in love with Ruby.


They say, Ruby you're like a song
Ruby is compared to a song, like an emotional composition that can be both beautiful and heart-wrenching.


You don't know right from wrong
Ruby is thought to be misguided and unable to distinguish between what is right and wrong.


And in your eyes I see heart aches for me
The artist believes that Ruby may have feelings for him and can sense the pain in her eyes.


But from the start, who stole my heart?
Despite any potential issues, Ruby has captured the artist's heart from the beginning.


Ruby, it's you
The repeated phrase reiterates that the artist is hopelessly in love with Ruby.


I hear your voice and I must come to you
The singer feels a strong pull towards Ruby, and cannot resist her allure.


I have no choice what else can I do?
The artist feels powerless to resist Ruby's charm, even in the face of potential heartbreak.


They say, Ruby you're like a flame
Ruby is compared to a flame, which can both illuminate and destroy.


Into my life you came
Ruby has entered the singer's life and has made a significant impact on him.


And though I should beware
The singer acknowledges that he should be cautious and aware of the potential risks associated with his feelings for Ruby.


Still I don't care you thrill me so
Despite the potential danger, the artist cannot resist the excitement and passion that Ruby brings to his life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HEINZ ROEMHELD, MITCHELL PARISH

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