Suite Madame Blue Lyrics
I know I'm a fool but why can I say
Whatever the price I'll pay for you, Madame Blue
Once long ago, a word from your lips and the world turned around
But somehow you've changed, you're so far away
I long for the past and dream of the days with you, Madame Blue
You're not a child anymore
Suite Madame Blue, the future is all but past
Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules
You conquered the world and more ..............heaven's door
America....America...America..America..
America....America...America..America..
You're not a child anymore
Red, white, and blue, the future is all but past
So lift up your heart, make a new start
And lead us away from here
Regarding Tyler250's comment - very, very true. And that madame is America - the old US of A, which I see songmeanings.net is pushing in the upper right hand corner.
I think it's pretty clear - after all, on the 'Greatest Hits' album they say that this song was written for America's bicenteniel (sp?) celebration.
But given all that, I agree. I wanted America, but my whole life she's been changing - and not in good directions.
ehh well, i think it's about he notices how America has grown up to be dominating. "Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules. You conquored the world and more... heaven's door" Meaning America is better than the rest and it's so good that it's gone down hill because of the choices the government made to make it better.
None the less, it's one of my favorite songs. I really dig the way styx has the start slow, get heavy scheme.
Yeah, this song is about America, not a woman. Hence: "Red, White and Blue, gaze at your looking glass. You're not a child any more."
Also, "Once long ago, a word from your lips, and the world turned around" is talking about how America used to be so much stronger. She was a young nation, but a powerful, glorious one.
Excellent song.
I'm not sure what this song means, if it's about a woman or a nation, but all I know is that this song kicks butt!!
Well it is VERY likely about America. However, I think that you can interpret lyrics however you want - that's the beauty of music. Personally, I can relate it to a girl in my recent past. That's what music is all about - taking it in your own way.
@matx33 It's not just very likely, it is absolutely certain. At the end of the song, they literally sing "America! America! America! America! America! America! America! America!......."
@matx33 It's not just very likely, it is absolutely certain. At the end of the song, they literally sing "America! America! America! America! America! America! America! America!......."
@matx33 It's not just very likely, it is absolutely certain. At the end of the song, they literally sing "America! America! America! America! America! America! America! America!......."
@matx33 It's not just very likely, it is absolutely certain. At the end of the song, they literally sing "America! America! America! America! America! America! America! America!......."
It's about that gal in NY harbor, the one with the torch, figuratively. The damned shame is we've swung back to where those questions can and are asked again.
Like all great songs, this one can have different meanings open to the listener's interpretations. 1976 bicentennial America or a haunting figure from the past? Not a child anymore so lead us away from here to a better place. Positive people can make us great again and Styx's music will live forever!
Clearly you all were not around in 1974ish when this song would have been written. It was the end of the Vietnam War, with America pulling out with its tail between its legs. It was Watergate, with our president resigning in disgrace. The Apollo program was being abandoned. The Arab Oil Embargo was is full swing. The Cold War was at its height, and the USSR was looking indomitable. What else could be going wrong for America? Many of us felt a measure of despair for our country at that time. Dennis captured it well.
@Treephrog very well put. I actually wrote a review of this song in my High School Psychology class! I may not quite love it like I did when I was 15, but it is still a great song. And you were dead on with your comments on the time.
@Treephrog very well put. I actually wrote a review of this song in my High School Psychology class! I may not quite love it like I did when I was 15, but it is still a great song. And you were dead on with your comments on the time.
@Treephrog very well put. I actually wrote a review of this song in my High School Psychology class! I may not quite love it like I did when I was 15, but it is still a great song. And you were dead on with your comments on the time.
@Treephrog very well put. I actually wrote a review of this song in my High School Psychology class! I may not quite love it like I did when I was 15, but it is still a great song. And you were dead on with your comments on the time.
Oh, and btw, maybe the fact that there's a chorus that sings "America!" like TEN TIMES was maybe a giveaway to those who thought this song was about a woman??
Oh, and btw, maybe the fact that there's a chorus that sings "America!" like TEN TIMES was maybe a giveaway to those who thought this song was about a woman??
About a "madame" who everyone fancied. He wanted her, but now she has changed.
Ditto, and Amen.