The song's lyrics depict the struggles and sadness John feels remembering the blue telescope he received from his father as a Christmas present when John was a young boy. For years, John would gaze through the telescope searching the night skies, searching the heavens above. John suffered great sadness because he felt he could never see any of the breathtaking views of the heavens others could see with their telescopes. Years later, when John turned 45, he realized-too late, that he had failed to remove the lens cap.
Blue Telescope by John Hiatt
The song's lyrics depict the struggles and sadness John feels remembering the blue telescope he received from his father as a Christmas present when John was a young boy. For years, John would gaze through the telescope searching the night skies, searching the heavens above. John suffered great sadness because he felt he could never see any of the breathtaking views of the heavens others could see with their telescopes. Years later, when John turned 45, he realized-too late, that he had failed to remove the lens cap.