Learn English – Meaning of the word “blue” in song lyrics

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Can anybody tell me what the word "blue" means here?
And how can it make the protagonist get high/low?

Little girl, little girl
You should close your eyes
That blue is getting me high
And making me low

I found out that there is an English verb "to blue" which doesn't really make sense here. Maybe it refers to her blue eyes and getting high has to do with love.
That's what I thought so far.
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Best Answer

Song lyrics are often complex, because (like poetry) they try to evoke emotion with layered meanings.

First, let's look at "getting me high, and making me low". To "get high" means to reach a state of euphoria or bliss, often through the use of drugs. Conversely, to be "low" means to be depressed, dejected, or diminished. In context, it means "that blue" is creating both positive and negative emotions.

Blue is ambiguous here. It could refer to her eye color, and he could be so struck by her beauty that he is moved to these emotions. However, it's also worth noting that "blue" is also a common way to refer to sadness, so it's possible he is reacting to her emotions. He could also be referring to his own emotions in reaction to her eyes.

As I said, ambiguous.

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