2000 Blues

The speaker feels deep regret and sadness over a relationship or separation. Money and time cannot undo the moments when they wish they had stayed. The mood remains stuck: even after trying to make sense of the past, the speaker still has what they call the “two thousand blues.”

Several images make that sadness vivid. “A hundred thousand dollars” suggests that no amount of wealth could match the cost of lost time and missed choices. Clouds, rain, dust, and haze create a picture of emotional gloom, while the effort to “wash away” the haze suggests trying—and failing—to clear painful feelings. The airplane and distant planet express a wish to travel any distance to reach the person again.

The repeated phrase “two thousand blues” may be a playful-sounding name for a very heavy sadness, though its exact meaning is unclear. The lyrics do not explain why the speaker left or what happened between the two people. The far-fetched flight image could be sincere longing, exaggerated humor, or both; either way, it shows how powerfully the speaker wants to reconnect.