Almighty Blues
Wishbone Ash Lyrics


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Don't tell me baby
Cause I already know
Things could be better,
Not like this Broadway Show

Always a reason
There's no time to talk
I don't want you leaving
And I surely don't want you to walk

[Chorus]
Cause I never felt this way I feel before
Is this the blues? Almighty blues
I've never felt so lonely, since I lost my one and only

I can't go the distance
I can't close the door
Feel alone in a crowd
I can't take no more

[Chorus]

Don't need a reason
To be in your game
With a loser's luck
It's nothin' but a cryin' shame





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Almighty Blues," Wishbone Ash sings about feeling lost and alone in a relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's frustration and despair as he realizes that things are not going well and that he is struggling to keep the relationship together. He pleads with his partner not to leave, admitting that he can't bear the thought of being alone.


The chorus speaks of the singer's profound sense of loneliness and despair, his feeling that he has never felt this way before. The phrase 'Almighty Blues' seems to refer to his despair, which feels all-encompassing and intense, like a kind of biblical punishment. The singer hopes that his connection with his loved one will help to lift him out of this depression, but he realizes that he cannot force her to stay with him.


In essence, "Almighty Blues" is a powerful expression of heartbreak and the feelings of loneliness and despair that often come with it. The song's lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, speaking directly to anyone who has ever felt lost or alone in a relationship. The combination of the singer's vulnerable voice and the mournful guitar work creates an atmosphere of sadness and yearning that is hard to resist.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't tell me baby
I already know what you are going to say, so there is no need to tell me.


Cause I already know
I am aware of the situation; there is no need to explain it to me.


Things could be better,
The situation could improve; it is not ideal.


Not like this Broadway Show
It is a dramatic situation that is unnecessarily complicated, like a theatrical performance.


Always a reason
There is always an explanation for why things happen.


There's no time to talk
We do not have enough time to discuss the situation right now.


I don't want you leaving
I want you to stay here with me.


And I surely don't want you to walk
I do not want you to leave my side.


Cause I never felt this way I feel before
This is a new feeling for me; I have never experienced it before.


Is this the blues? Almighty blues
I am feeling very sad and lonely; is this what people call the blues?


I've never felt so lonely, since I lost my one and only
I have not felt this alone since the person I loved most in the world left me.


I can't go the distance
I am unable to maintain this level of effort or commitment for an extended period.


I can't close the door
I am unable to move on from this situation.


Feel alone in a crowd
Despite being surrounded by people, I still feel isolated and lonely.


I can't take no more
I am at my breaking point; I cannot handle any additional stress or sadness.


Don't need a reason
I do not require an explanation for why things are the way they are.


To be in your game
I am willing to take part in whatever you have planned.


With a loser's luck
Despite my best efforts, I always seem to fail.


It's nothin' but a cryin' shame
The situation is very unfortunate and disappointing.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GRANFELT

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Marc Moingeon

It's always a big pleasure to listen to this track, in this special live version with Ben Granfelt... and such a pleasure to see this band on stage. Don't miss them if you can attend a concert. They're really doing their best an dplay a wide array of tracks from their history, there are always a few surprises from their past catalogue beside the new songs and the inevitable classic tracks. PLus Andy Powell has become a good singer with age, really. :)

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