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    Hi,

    Could anyone please tell me what "greens and blues" means in the following song lyrics?

    This is from a Mr. Big's song called "To Be With You".

    I'm the one who wants to be with you
    Deep inside I hope you feel it too
    Waited on a line of greens and blues
    Just to be the next to be with you

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    Quote Originally Posted by pinkie9 View Post
    Hi,

    Could anyone please tell me what "greens and blues" means in the following song lyrics?

    This is from a Mr. Big's song called "To Be With You".

    I'm the one who wants to be with you
    Deep inside I hope you feel it too
    Waited on a line of greens and blues
    Just to be the next to be with you
    No idea. I don't think it's idiomatic. But if he's waiting to be the next one, greens and blues can be jealousy and sadness.

    green with envy is an idiomatic expression
    I'm blue = I'm sad

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    Quote Originally Posted by freezeframe View Post
    No idea. I don't think it's idiomatic. But if he's waiting to be the next one, greens and blues can be jealousy and sadness.

    green with envy is an idiomatic expression
    I'm blue = I'm sad
    Click on the link below. Scroll down to #7.

    11 Answers To the Biggest Mysteries In Songs and Lyrics - 11Points.com
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    Thank you very much

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