Blues Definition

blues
noun
  1. a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
  2. a state of depression; "he had a bad case of the blues"

"Blues" in song lyrics

See how blues is used in real songs:

  • "make them boys pay dues to catch the table dance blues"
    2Phace f/ Slim Thug — Shake Somethin
  • "A new arrangement of a great oldie in rhythm and blues"
    3rd Bass — Product of the Environment
  • "A case of wasted life, inner city blues"
    3rd Bass — Come In

Words that rhyme with blues

Usage tips for "blues"

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