Vincent (Starry Starry Night) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by tatumpetrelis 

Cover art for Vincent (Starry Starry Night) lyrics by Don McLean

The lyric "how you suffered for your sanity" is alluding to Van Gogh's delusions, hallucinations, and possible schizophrenia. It has been reported from Vincent himself that he experienced intense visual and auditory hallucinations. This is a common symptom of individuals suffering from schizophrenia.

Song Meaning
Negative
Objective
Sadness
Van Gogh
Hallucinations
Schizophrenia
Intense
Symptom