"Am I Blue" is a song originally written by Harry Akst and Grant Clarke in 1929, but it became popularized by Julie London's rendition in 1958. The song explores themes of heartbreak and loneliness after the end of a romantic relationship. The lyrics speak from the perspective of someone who feels abandoned and betrayed by their partner. The singer questions their own emotions, asking if they are feeling blue or sad, highlighting the tears in their eyes as evidence. The repeated line "Am I blue, you'd be too" suggests that the pain and heartbreak the singer is experiencing is something anyone would feel in a similar situation. The lyrics also touch on the singer's past when they were happy and fulfilled in the relationship, being the only one in their partner's life. However, now that their partner has left, they are left feeling sad, lonely, and questioning their own happiness. Overall, "Am I Blue" is a melancholic and reflective song about lost love and the emotions that come with it. Julie London's interpretation of the song adds a certain vulnerability and sadness, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
