This track tells the story of a man who doesn’t feel appreciated or seen until he’s about to leave. Reilly sings to this “Mr. Blue” character, reflecting on how his life must feel and asking “Mr. Blue, are you leaving?” It’s a poignant reminder of how sometimes we don’t appreciate people enough in the present, and only after they are gone do we realize how important they are. Reilly captures this sentiment with the line “somehow, you’ve always been around.” When a family member, neighbor, or even friend has always been in your life, you start to expect their presence to be a given. This can accidentally lead to not valuing them as much as you should. Mr. Blue’s attitude that “no one misses you ‘til you’re not there” is cynical, yet often true.
Passionate vocals, subtle electric guitars, and muted, stomping drums all add to the vulnerable emotion of this track. We likely all have a “Mr. Blue” in our lives, and this track serves as a push to appreciate that person more. Life is ever-changing and people are ever-moving, and Reilly nudges us to remember that with this emotional single.
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