Baby Blue Movie
Cigarettes After Sex
About the Song
“Baby Blue Movie” explores longing, nostalgia, and complex relationships. It urges listeners to find fulfillment in the love they have, as expressed in the lyric, “Don’t you understand, don’t you know the love that you want’s all the love that you needed,” highlighting that true satisfaction comes from appreciating present love rather than seeking an idealized version.
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A “blue movie” is a term for a porn movie & so “baby blue movie” is a reference to softcore porn. I heard the title years ago & it felt really striking to me. The story of the song is intentionally meant to be more cryptic storytelling wise than the lyrics I usually write. I like the idea of leaving the listener to decide what this one could be about… -Greg Gonzalez