Something Blue
VOILÀ
Heartache at the Altar: A Tale of Regret and Longing
VOILÀ's song "Something Blue" delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and regret, set against the backdrop of a wedding ceremony. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person attending the wedding of someone they deeply care about, only to realize that their feelings remain unchanged. The phrase "White's not your color" suggests that the bride is making a mistake, and the protagonist believes that they should be the one standing at the altar instead of the groom.
The song cleverly plays on the traditional wedding rhyme, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," to convey the protagonist's feelings. In this context, the protagonist identifies themselves as the "old," the groom as the "new," and their own emotional state as "blue." This metaphor highlights the contrast between the past and the present, and the deep sense of sadness and longing that the protagonist feels as they watch the person they love marry someone else.
The repeated question, "Are my feet getting cold?" and the response, "Is it twenty below?" symbolize the bride's doubts and the cold reality of the situation. The protagonist's confession, "I wish it was you instead," underscores the depth of their regret and longing. The song's climax, where the protagonist waits for their turn to speak, only to wish it was them with the bride, encapsulates the heart-wrenching nature of unspoken love and missed opportunities. VOILÀ's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery make "Something Blue" a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the pain of watching someone you love choose someone else.
