“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Betterman I am since I
Come into contact with you
And you taught so many things about myself
and you know this is true
but now we are apart and its all my fault
cos you know I need to be alone
Don't know myself
so how can I share me with you girl or anyone
Don't want to be a thorn in your side
good woman
Always be the one
to make you cry
Don't wanna be that guy
Good woman
cos you deserve everything
and I got nothing so leave me
and i'll go away better off I stay
Far from you,
because you are beautiful
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
Now typical man
I am because you think
I want my cake and eat it too
Cos say I can't be in a relationship
but I still feel for you
Cos you are the best woman
This old man has ever met
You taught me about my soul
you shared with me your magic
Don't want to be a thorn in your side
good woman
Always be the one
to make you cry
Don't wanna be that guy
Good woman
cos you deserve everything
and I got nothing so leave me
and i'll go away better off I stay
Far from you,
because you are beautiful
Betterman I am since I
Come into contact with you
And you taught
so many things about myself
and you know this is true
but now we are apart and its all my fault
cos you know I need to be alone
Don't know myself
so how can I share me with you girl
or anyone
Cause you are
Beautiful Beautiful Beautful Woman
Better Man I am cos of you
Come into contact with you
And you taught so many things about myself
and you know this is true
but now we are apart and its all my fault
cos you know I need to be alone
Don't know myself
so how can I share me with you girl or anyone
Don't want to be a thorn in your side
good woman
Always be the one
to make you cry
Don't wanna be that guy
Good woman
cos you deserve everything
and I got nothing so leave me
and i'll go away better off I stay
Far from you,
because you are beautiful
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
Now typical man
I am because you think
I want my cake and eat it too
Cos say I can't be in a relationship
but I still feel for you
Cos you are the best woman
This old man has ever met
You taught me about my soul
you shared with me your magic
Don't want to be a thorn in your side
good woman
Always be the one
to make you cry
Don't wanna be that guy
Good woman
cos you deserve everything
and I got nothing so leave me
and i'll go away better off I stay
Far from you,
because you are beautiful
Betterman I am since I
Come into contact with you
And you taught
so many things about myself
and you know this is true
but now we are apart and its all my fault
cos you know I need to be alone
Don't know myself
so how can I share me with you girl
or anyone
Cause you are
Beautiful Beautiful Beautful Woman
Better Man I am cos of you
Lyrics submitted by jenster
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Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Midnight
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Midnight” is a song about finding a love that is so true that it provides a calming feeling through every storm. Ed Sheeran reflects on his good fortunes in landing someone with such peace and support and speaks of not fearing the dark days because he knows they’ll all end in the safety nets of her arms.
“Well, good morning there / What a way to start the day / With everything laid bare,” Ed Sheeran sings in the first verse, enthusiastic to be waking up beside his woman. He apologizes for missing her calls in the second verse and promises to return them because for him, speaking to her is the most important thing. “Well, I get lost inside my head / In this chaos, you’re my calm / And I will find my feet again / ‘Cause еven the worst days of my life will always еnd / At midnight in your arms,” sings Ed Sheeran in the chorus, revelling in his good luck.
Another Love
Tom Odell
Tom Odell
I think the meaning is pretty clear. This person got really burned in a previous relationship, and because of this is unable to love and show care in his present one, even though he so badly wants to. It's lovely song, and very sad. You can really feel how defeated and frustrated he is with himself.
Somewhere Only We Know
Keane
Keane
Per the FAQ on Keane's website, Keane's drummer Richard Hughes, stated the following:
"We've been asked whether "Somewhere Only We Know" is about a specific place, and Tim has been saying that, for him, or us as individuals, it might be about a geographical space, or a feeling; it can mean something individual to each person, and they can interpret it to a memory of theirs... It's perhaps more of a theme rather than a specific message... Feelings that may be universal, without necessarily being totally specific to us, or a place, or a time..."
With the nostalgic sentiment and the overall tone of the song, I think Keane is attempting to express a Portuguese term known as 'saudade', which does not have a direct English translation but roughly means "that which we remember because it is gone."
Sunglasses at Night
Corey Hart
Corey Hart
In the 1980s, sunglasses were a common fashion for people who wanted to adopt a "tough guy" persona (note all the cop shows from that era -- Simon & Simon, Miami Vice, etc. -- where the lead characters wore shades). So I think this song is about a guy who wears shades as a way of hiding his insecurity after learning that his girlfriend is cheating on him. He's trying to pretend that he's a "tough guy" to hide the fact that his girlfriend's affair is disturbing him.
yer this song is great, its gotta be one of my fav JBT songs. although i think that he does love her and he just wants her to be happy and he doesnt think that hes the right man to do it, he loves her enough to want to leave her if it makes her happier even if it means hurting himself. its gold. and whats the go with no one writing anything for these guys? they are awsome! ps. shit i didnt know they were aussies! thats gold to think at least somone in my contry has done it right
thats all
If u havent seen jbt live u have no idea how good they are. and john plays a custom 11-stringer. visit his web site for more info on his instruments. (he cuts wild on a banjo)
This song is an absolute gem!!!!! These guys really know how to write good songs. Not bad from a bunch of Aussie boys. Its about a guy who meets and incredible girl, who teaches him all about himself and about stuff he couldn't see in himself. But the problem is he is not in love with the girl, and wants to end the relationship without hurting her. Thats my thoughts anyway.
I have to agree with 'tool 4 my life'. It's about the guy who thinks the girl he loves' life would be better without him. It's a sad song, but DAMN! John knows how to play a gutiar.
What is it with the 11 string gutiar? What did some chop off his 12th string. John certainly is one of the best gutiarist's in the country. Man he plays some wicked solo's.
i saw these guys with OAR. i was impressed to say the least. drumstick on a string bass...just blew my mind.
i saw these guys with OAR. i was impressed to say the least. drumstick on a string bass...just blew my mind.
wicked song, their music is so raw and true. great live, too. can listen to it over and over and not get sick of it. some great aussie non-mainstream stuff here
this song is the best song i hav herd from jon butler trio
Its not custom, he just took out the G string to make it easier to find his fingering. plus, this is a great song, so fast, so good.
A Truly Wicked Song. I adore the strings going through it all. It's a crazy melody with kind of broken sentences, but it flows really well. It's even better live! Love it Love it! Not often is a song so filled with love so funky!