Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
You told me it's the truth but I'm still afraid
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
One lie, two lies, I shoulda said shoo fly.
Shame on me, I usually see through lies.
Said you loved me, yeah right.
I thought we were air tight.
You were playing foul, it was far from a fair fight.
I hung onto your every word, sweetest shit I ever heard.
I even made you pinky swear, just so I was reassured.
The rumors started gettin' back, that so and so was hittin' that.
Silly me for being such an addict for that kitty cat.
You told me it's the truth but I'm still afraid
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
You said you were in love but the games you played
I hope that you're having fun
You see I need you to take off my shades,
And be blinded by the sun.
Three lies, four lies, you shoulda been a tour guide.
The way you lead me on, knowing I was one of four guys
Said you loved me, okay. Where were you the other day?
Your car was parked at 38th, but you were at your mothers place?
Your mother lives on Broadway. I followed you all day.
I called but you ignored it when you kissed him in the hallway.
Call me crazy, call me odd, call me what you want to.
But Karma is a bitch, I pray to God she always haunts you.
You told me it's the truth but I'm still afraid
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
You said you were in love but the games you played
I hope that you're having fun
You see I need you to take off my shades,
And be blinded by the sun.
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
You told me it's the truth but I'm still afraid
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
You said you were in love but the games you played
I hope that you're having fun
You see I need you to take off my shades,
And be blinded by the sun.
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
One lie, two lies, I shoulda said shoo fly.
Shame on me, I usually see through lies.
Said you loved me, yeah right.
I thought we were air tight.
You were playing foul, it was far from a fair fight.
I hung onto your every word, sweetest shit I ever heard.
I even made you pinky swear, just so I was reassured.
The rumors started gettin' back, that so and so was hittin' that.
Silly me for being such an addict for that kitty cat.
You told me it's the truth but I'm still afraid
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
You said you were in love but the games you played
I hope that you're having fun
You see I need you to take off my shades,
And be blinded by the sun.
Three lies, four lies, you shoulda been a tour guide.
The way you lead me on, knowing I was one of four guys
Said you loved me, okay. Where were you the other day?
Your car was parked at 38th, but you were at your mothers place?
Your mother lives on Broadway. I followed you all day.
I called but you ignored it when you kissed him in the hallway.
Call me crazy, call me odd, call me what you want to.
But Karma is a bitch, I pray to God she always haunts you.
You told me it's the truth but I'm still afraid
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
You said you were in love but the games you played
I hope that you're having fun
You see I need you to take off my shades,
And be blinded by the sun.
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
I wear my sunglasses at night, so I can, so I can
You told me it's the truth but I'm still afraid
I'm not the one who would jump the gun
If I had proof I'd take off my shades
And be blinded by the sun
You said you were in love but the games you played
I hope that you're having fun
You see I need you to take off my shades,
And be blinded by the sun.
Lyrics submitted by TheTellTaleHeart
Blinded by the Sun Lyrics as written by Patrick Stump Corey Hart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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