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Introduction
The Moody Blues have always had a way of tapping into the deep, sometimes unspoken emotions we all feel. And “What Am I Doing Here?” is no exception. This song brings that familiar introspective tone, the kind that makes you pause and reflect on your life. It’s a song for those moments when you feel a little lost or out of place, unsure of your purpose or direction. Yet, as heavy as that sounds, there’s also a sense of connection in knowing that you’re not alone in feeling that way.
Musically, the song carries the signature Moody Blues’ style: a fusion of rock and soft, almost ethereal tones that swirl together to create something deeply moving. The vocal delivery is gentle but raw, and it gives you the sense that you’re not just listening to a song—you’re part of a conversation, one where the questions being asked feel like they could be your own. It’s reflective and a little haunting in how it echoes those quiet, personal moments of doubt or uncertainty.
But what really strikes me about this song is the way it holds space for those feelings. Instead of rushing to provide answers or reassurance, it simply acknowledges the confusion. There’s beauty in that. It’s as if the song is saying, “It’s okay not to have it all figured out.” And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need to hear.
The lyrics are open-ended, leaving room for you to project your own experiences onto them. It’s as if the song was written for anyone who’s ever wondered where they’re going or what they’re meant to be doing. The repetition of the phrase “What am I doing here?” almost becomes meditative, allowing you to sit with the question rather than feeling pressured to resolve it.
This track might not have the high-energy or bombastic elements of some of their other work, but that’s what makes it special. It’s like a quiet moment of reflection, tucked away in the album, waiting for you to find it when you need it most. And when you do, it feels like you’ve been seen, understood—maybe even a little less alone.
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Lyrics
Pale the young squire who goes to fight
To die at his master’s side
Living is just a dream inside
You ask me why he cried:
What am I doin’ here?
What am I doin’ here?
Beautiful princess, fair and pale
Stares out across the sea
Alone in her castle dark and grey
Her love she’ll never see
What am I doin’ here?
What am I doin’ here?
Tenderly bury the fair young dead
Place a wooden cross at his head
All the words you can say have been said
It’s for you my tears are shed
What can be done, you won’t believe
Listen and you may see
Everyone’s dream is deep within
Find it and you’ll be free
What am I doin’ here?
What am I doin’ here?
Tenderly bury the fair young dead
Place a wooden cross at his head
All the words you can say have been said
It’s for you my tears are shed
Tenderly bury the fair young dead
Place a wooden cross at his head
All the words you can say have been said
It’s for you my tears are shed