Blinded

Song Meaning

The lyrics open with a sharp recollection of past conflict, where the speaker acknowledges being "crazy for you." This intense infatuation, it seems, was the very source of the other person's anger. A painful truth emerges as the speaker admits they "couldn't imagine" the other person was "really empty." This central tension hinges on the deceptive power of appearance. The speaker reveals a struggle to uncover what was hidden, noting this truth was obscured by a captivating allure, a beauty that served as a powerful veil. The initial madness of infatuation clashes directly with the later, sobering discovery of hollowness, suggesting a profound disillusionment. The repetition of the idea that truth was "shown only by your beauty" underscores its potent, misleading effect. The lyrics cleverly pivot to explore different forms of "blindness." The line "You had to be blind to your own eyes" suggests the other person's self-deception, perhaps an inability to perceive their own emptiness or the impact of their actions.