Navy Blue

The singer feels lonely and sad because her boyfriend has joined the Navy and gone away. At first, he had talked about settling down with her, but he wanted to travel and see the world before doing so. Her sadness continues while he is away, though the mood becomes more hopeful when she hears he will come home for a short visit.

“Blue, navy blue” connects her sadness with the Navy: “blue” means feeling unhappy, while “navy blue” also recalls his service. The letter from Tokyo and the small doll show that he is thinking of her, but the doll’s message, “Wish you were here,” also underlines how far apart they are. A “weekend pass” means he is allowed to leave duty briefly, so the singer counts on a reunion that will last only a little while.

The song balances affection with uncertainty. His earlier promise to settle down sits beside his decision to travel, leaving open whether their future together is secure or simply hoped for. Her excitement about seeing him suggests that the relationship still matters deeply to her, but the lyrics do not tell us what happens after his visit.