Mr Blue Sky

Meaning of Mr Blue Sky by ELO, and what it is about

"Mr Blue Sky" came out in 1978, and was written by ELO's principal songwriter and inspiration, Jeff Lynne, as he tried to get away from the miserable English winter. Lynne was faced with constant rain and fog at a band recording retreat in the Swiss Alps, which sapped his energy and inventiveness. But one day the clouds lifted, and Lynne was taken aback by the sharp contrast between the gorgeous blue sky and the recent sadness. He was moved to write "Mr Blue Sky," which expresses the happiness and relief that come with seeing the sun after darkness.

The Beatles songs "Martha My Dear" and "A Day in the Life" are reminiscent of the song's arrangement, which has been dubbed "Beatlesque."

Mr Blue Sky lyrics by ELO

The sun is shining in the sky

There ain't a cloud in sight

It's stopped raining, everybody's in the play

And don't you know it's a beautiful new day?

Hey, hey, hey

Running down the avenue

See how the sun shines brightly

In the city, on the streets where once was pity

Mr. Blue Sky is living here today

Hey, hey, hey

Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why

You had to hide away for so long (So long)

Where did we go wrong?

Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why

You had to hide away for so long (So long)

Where did we go wrong?

Hey you with the pretty face

Welcome to the human race

A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waiting

And today is the day we've waited for

Ah, ah, ah

Oh, Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why

You had to hide away for so long (So long)

Where did we go wrong?

Hey there, Mr. Blue

We're so pleased to be with you

Look around, see what you do

Everybody smiles at you

Hey there, Mr. Blue

We're so pleased to be with you

Look around, see what you do

Everybody smiles at you

(Mr. Blue Sky)

(Mr. Blue Sky)

(Mr. Blue Sky-y)

Mr. Blue, you did it right

But soon comes Mr. Night

Creeping over, now his hand is on your shoulder

Never mind, I'll remember you this

I'll remember you this way

Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why

You had to hide away for so long (So long)

Where did we go wrong?

Hey there, Mr. Blue (Sky)

We're so pleased to be with you (Sky)

Look around, see what you do (Blue)

Everybody smiles at you