I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

The speaker is separated from someone he loves and tries to comfort her, asking her not to believe the situation will last forever. He offers hope that things will improve and imagines their reunion. At the same time, the repeated chorus shows how strongly he misses her: time apart feels like time that could have been spent together. The mood combines sadness with reassurance and affection.

“Dust out the demons inside” suggests facing or clearing away troubling thoughts, rather than dealing with literal demons. “The place in our hearts where we hide” presents their love as a private source of comfort they can return to in their minds. The phrase “time on my hands” means having time available; here, that time feels painful because the speaker cannot share it with his partner. “Rollin’ like thunder under the covers” is a vivid, playful image of passion and excitement in bed.

The song’s sadness seems to come less from a troubled relationship than from being apart, although the lyrics do not explain why the speaker is away or for how long. “Cry in the night if it helps” allows room for real distress, while his promises encourage patience. The title’s reference to “the blues” connects missing someone with sadness, but the lively, loving images suggest the feeling is not hopeless: longing exists alongside confidence in their bond.