Bluer Than Blue

Michael Johnson

After you go
I can catch up on my reading
After you go
I'll have a lot more time for sleeping

And when you're gone it looks like things
Are gonna be a lot easier
Life will be a breeze, you know
I really should be glad

But I'm bluer than blue
Sadder than sad
You're the only light
This empty room has ever had
Life without you is gonna be
Bluer than blue

After you go
I'll have a lot more room in my closet
After you go
I'll stay out all night long if I feel like it

And when you're gone
I can run through the house screaming
And no one will ever hear me
I really should be glad

But I'm bluer than blue
Sadder than sad
You're the only light
This empty room has ever had
Life without you is gonna be
Bluer than blue

I don't have to miss no TV shows
I can start my whole life over
Change the numbers on my telephone
But the nights will sure be colder, and I'm

Bluer than blue
Sadder than sad
You're the only light
This empty room has ever had
Life without you is gonna be
Bluer than blue

Bluer than blue


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    Obviously this is from the point of view of someone who is trying to convince himself that his life will be better after a breakup, but it's a half-hearted and sad attempt. The advantages of being single as presented here are kind of shallow, i.e. catching up on TV shows. What struck me today upon hearing this, though, is the line about changing his telephone number. Who does that after a breakup other than people who are trying to avoid their exes? It's a weird line that doesn't fit the theme of the song.
    kreniighon June 25, 2012   Link

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