Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “It Was Blue” by Angus Stone
“It Was Blue” by Angus Stone speaks to the experience of coming to terms with a relationship that has ultimately served its purpose. This is seen in the chorus when Stone sings, “It was blue, it was real, and it changed us both in different ways.” The song expresses that even in sadness there can be an understanding of growth and appreciation for how deeply the experience moved us.
The verses of song describes a time of feeling distant and alone, being pulled in two directions. When Stone sings “And I spent my days feeling down, but watching the sun come around,” he reflects on the changes within himself. This expresses a deep understanding of the cycle of life, that feeling down can often lead to new beginnings.
In the bridge Stone reflects on how the relationship was something to learn from and find joy in. He sings, “It was blue, like an ocean, it was big, and all we knew was it must be hard to follow through.” This line speaks to the beauty and challenge that comes with love, how the pull between two people can be immense.
The last verse speaks to the insight gained through the relationship, that it had taught Stone how deeply he could feel and open up to something he never expected. He sings, “It was beautiful and so true, you opened my heart and I woke up new.”