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| The Replacements – They're Blind Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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You know... come to think of it, I may have to reevaluate my thoughts a little. To the brown-eyed beholder/See the chip on your shoulder/That fools everyone to believe/that you're so hard to talk to/And so easy to read through/Yet nobody looks past your sleeve, yeah. To me, this makes it seem more as though the person has this hard exterior going on that drives others away. I still maintain he could be a teenager, though. Still, the initial part about demands still makes a lot of sense in both cases. The kid is just having a hard time. And he's misunderstood! |
submissions
| The Replacements – They're Blind Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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This is my favorite Replacements song. It's simple but so beautiful. Ever since hearing it, I assumed it was about the essence of youth; about being young, maybe of high school age. It could be about someone who overachieves in a particular area - academically, athletically, or both - and is generally loved by people for who they appear to be. But there's a lot more going on than meets the average eye. They put on a facade to an extent, attempting to always fulfill the demands and wishes of other people, whether it be parents, teachers, or peers, and as a result, they alienate parts of their true self. An older and wiser man understands the situation and sees certain aspects of the person that aren't normally put on public display - and the wiser person appreciates who they truly are. |
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