Story Behind The Song
Ever wanted to tell someone something, but you thought it might break their heart?
Song Description
A cruel portrait of a woman who's never happy and can't seem to get over her past. There is, perhaps, a moment of self-reflection in the lyrics that redeems its cynicism. You decide.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Unique - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Annoyed, Vile |
Subject |
Judgement, Insults |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Joel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Lady Blue
Fat girl with the face from heaven
God just dealt you another nasty hand
While you were waiting for your seven-come eleven
Your hair moosed, your legs clean shaven
With your head still in the sand
God knows why it had to be you
To shoulder this heavy weight
Tied to your past by circumstances
Losing all of your second chances
CHORUS
She'll never find love
She'll never be well
She's always alone
Within her broken home
Her friends all pray for her every day
But there's only so much you can do for Lady Blue
First came childhood and that was rough
Mom and Dad gave their best to you
You couldn't get the misery to end
You devoured your only friend
It was all you knew how to do.
You took your share of that ugly pair
From the house when you finally left
You can blame them while they're still here
Even after they disappear
CHORUS
Oh, Lady Blue, don't cry
It's going to be all right
You're no worse than I
Am in the middle of the night
I'm insensitive I know It's true
To sit here and write this song about you
But I've known you since I was a kid
Watched you cover up your face as you hid
From a better view
And I feel sorry for you. I really do.
God knows what I'd do if I were you
But I can't help thinking in the back of my mind
I'd find a better way to serve my time