From the recording The Song My Heart Sings
ChatGPT tells us that: A "Blue Norther" is a term used primarily in the central United States, particularly in Texas, to describe a rapidly moving cold front that brings a sudden and dramatic drop in temperature, often accompanied by strong winds and a clear, blue sky. The temperature drop can be quite significant, sometimes causing a 20 to 30-degree Fahrenheit decline within a few hours. These weather events typically occur in the fall and winter months and can be quite striking due to the abrupt change in weather conditions. The term "blue" refers to the clear skies often seen after the front passes, and "norther" refers to the cold air coming from the north.
Lyrics
There's an old Blue Norther blowin in
Blowin the way of where I've always been.
Somewhere in the dark of night
She'll take my breath again
Just an old blue norther blowin in.
Just a peaceful still before the storm.
The quiet kind of which my Momma warned.
She said lock the doors and shut the pains
And the rain can do no harm.
Just a peaceful still before the storm.
(break)
Can't ya see my dear old friend is closing in this time,
It's swept my belongings, but it's leaving me behind.
Caught up in these cyclone winds, and reaching out to you.
Please save my heart from these harsh winds, before I loose it too.
There's an old Blue Norther blowin in
Blowin the way of where I've always been.
Somewhere in the dark of night
She'll take my breath again
Just an old blue norther blowin in.