Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “Blue Babbleships Bay” by Guided By Voices
This melancholic song by Guided by Voices is a powerful tribute to letting go of someone special in our lives. Taking place by blue babbleships bay, a fictional bay that can be seen as a symbol of calm, idyllic waters. The story told in this song is of a man that fears letting go of a once great love, highlighted in the lyrics “There in the water so deep and blue, I can’t help but still feel for you”. The man is struggling to take the plunge and accept that their love is gone, wanting to hold onto the memories you have by grasping at a love that is already finished.
The song then moves into a more hopeful outlook as the lyrics talk of how the man willthe take the time to heal both himself and the beloved “Though I can’t stand the sight, I’ll eventually make it out of here alright”. Finally the song goes on to say that even though letting go is hard, the character can take the time to reflect on the beauty that once was held by the bay and move forward with a newfound sense of joy and peace.
Ultimately, ‘Blue Babbleships Bay’ is a tribute to our own strength to move on and let our pain go – a reminder that the feelings of joy and peace can once again be found.