Blue Cafe
Chris Rea · Other Songs - Chris Rea
My world is miles of endless roads
That leaves a trail of broken dreams
Where have you been
I hear you say?
I will meet you at the Blue Cafe
Because, this is where the one who knows
Meets the one who does not care
The cards of fate
The older shows
To the younger one, who dares to take
The chance of no return
Where have you been?
Where are you going to?
I want to know what is new
I want to go with you
What have you seen?
What do you know that is new?
Where are you going to?
Because I want to go with you
So meet me down at the Blue Cafe
The cost is great, the price is high
Take all you know, and say goodbye
Your innocence, inexperience
Mean nothing now
Because, this is where the one who knows
Meets the one that does not care
Where have you been?
I hear you say
I'll meet you at the Blue Cafe
So meet me at the Blue Cafe
That leaves a trail of broken dreams
Where have you been
I hear you say?
I will meet you at the Blue Cafe
Because, this is where the one who knows
Meets the one who does not care
The cards of fate
The older shows
To the younger one, who dares to take
The chance of no return
Where have you been?
Where are you going to?
I want to know what is new
I want to go with you
What have you seen?
What do you know that is new?
Where are you going to?
Because I want to go with you
So meet me down at the Blue Cafe
The cost is great, the price is high
Take all you know, and say goodbye
Your innocence, inexperience
Mean nothing now
Because, this is where the one who knows
Meets the one that does not care
Where have you been?
I hear you say
I'll meet you at the Blue Cafe
So meet me at the Blue Cafe
Blue Cafe
Chris Rea's 'Blue Cafe' stands as a defining track from his 1998 album *The Blue Cafe*, showcasing his signature blend of rock and new wave sensibilities. The song captures the melancholic atmosphere of late-night drive-in diners, a recurring motif in Rea's work that explores themes of isolation and longing. With its distinctive guitar work and Rea's emotive vocals, the recording exemplifies the brooding style that characterized his output during the early 1990s. It remains a staple of his discography, often cited alongside other key releases from that era such as *God's Great Banana Skin* and *Tennis*, cementing his reputation as a master of atmospheric rock storytelling.