Beginning To Blue

Still Corners' song 'Beginning To Blue' captures a haunting and melancholic atmosphere, reflecting on the gradual onset of sadness and emotional numbness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night that becomes overwhelmingly deep, symbolizing a plunge into a state of emotional darkness. The repeated phrase 'we're beginning to blue' suggests a slow but inevitable descent into melancholy, where the color blue metaphorically represents sadness and despair. This repetition emphasizes the inescapable nature of this emotional state, as if the characters in the song are being enveloped by it.

The line 'A wild shake cannot wake us up' indicates a sense of helplessness and resignation. Despite attempts to shake off this feeling, the characters find themselves unable to escape their emotional turmoil. The use of the word 'wild' suggests that these attempts are frantic and desperate, yet ultimately futile. This sense of inevitability is further reinforced by the line 'Do believe that it's done,' implying that the characters have accepted their fate and the permanence of their emotional state.

The chorus introduces a poignant plea for hope, with the lines 'Baby blue, has the light gone out?' and 'Your eyes are deeper than the oceans go.' Here, 'baby blue' could be a term of endearment, but it also reinforces the theme of sadness. The depth of the eyes symbolizes the profound emotional depth and the search for hope amidst despair. The question 'is there hope?' reflects a longing for reassurance and a glimmer of light in the darkness. This juxtaposition of deep emotional pain with a search for hope creates a powerful and evocative narrative, making 'Beginning To Blue' a deeply moving and introspective song.