The song "Mister Blues" by Ernest Tubb tells the story of a person who comes home to find a man called "Mister Blues" sitting in their favorite chair, drinking their coffee, and wearing their house shoes. The protagonist expresses their frustration with Mister Blues being in their home and wishes that he would go back to wherever he came from. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist's loved one has been away, and since then, Mister Blues has been living with the protagonist. The protagonist pleads for their loved one to come back and chase away Mister Blues, as they feel that Mister Blues has nothing to offer and is causing them distress. Mister Blues is portrayed as a negative presence, who intrudes on the protagonist's personal space and constantly shares gossip and rumors about the loved one. This causes the protagonist to feel unhappy and overwhelmed by these "kind of blues." Overall, the song depicts a situation where someone feels invaded by the presence of Mister Blues in their life and longs for their loved one to return and remove him. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, frustration, and the desire for the return of love and happiness.
