I don't think this song is about the Vietnamese war, but rather war in general. The blind man is not just a person, or a country - it's mankind. Almost every nation has been in a conflict or war. And yes, some countries are more powerful than others, but in the end - what has war resolved?
"If you've been bad, Lord I bet you have
And you've been hit by flying lead
You'd better close your eyes and bow your head
And wait for the ricochet"
Every country has sinned, some more than others. Nobody is innocent. Every action has a reaction - you shoot bullets blindly for unjustified reasons, and you are bound to have it ricochet back to you.
The lyrics alone make this song great, but what really sends it to one of the all-time best works of genius art is everything else in the song - from the captivating organ intro, to Blackmore's unreal guitar skills, to Gillain's extraordinary vocals, and the passion that brought it all together. Probably the best song ever.
@digitalblade I personally believe this to be on a more personal level. Everything you have done wrong, will be munition for the blind man... (Lady justice) and even if you escape you will always have to look over your back.
@digitalblade I personally believe this to be on a more personal level. Everything you have done wrong, will be munition for the blind man... (Lady justice) and even if you escape you will always have to look over your back.
I don't think this song is about the Vietnamese war, but rather war in general. The blind man is not just a person, or a country - it's mankind. Almost every nation has been in a conflict or war. And yes, some countries are more powerful than others, but in the end - what has war resolved?
"If you've been bad, Lord I bet you have And you've been hit by flying lead You'd better close your eyes and bow your head And wait for the ricochet"
Every country has sinned, some more than others. Nobody is innocent. Every action has a reaction - you shoot bullets blindly for unjustified reasons, and you are bound to have it ricochet back to you.
The lyrics alone make this song great, but what really sends it to one of the all-time best works of genius art is everything else in the song - from the captivating organ intro, to Blackmore's unreal guitar skills, to Gillain's extraordinary vocals, and the passion that brought it all together. Probably the best song ever.
@digitalblade Spot on mate. I subscribe everything you\'ve said about this song.
@digitalblade Spot on mate. I subscribe everything you\'ve said about this song.
@digitalblade I personally believe this to be on a more personal level. Everything you have done wrong, will be munition for the blind man... (Lady justice) and even if you escape you will always have to look over your back.
@digitalblade I personally believe this to be on a more personal level. Everything you have done wrong, will be munition for the blind man... (Lady justice) and even if you escape you will always have to look over your back.