Lyrics
Every time I look at you I go blind
The speaker experiences a strong emotional reaction whenever they gaze at someone.
(Every time I look at you I go blind)
Reiteration of the intense emotional response felt when looking at the person.
Every time I look at you I go blind
Repeated emphasis on the impact of seeing this person.
(Every time I look at you I go blind)
Reiteration of the strong emotional effect when looking at the person.
In the morning I get up
The speaker describes their routine of starting the day.
And I try to feel alive but I can't
Despite trying to feel alive, the speaker struggles with this task.
(Every time I look at you I go blind)
Reinforcement of the overwhelming feeling experienced upon seeing the person.
I don't know what it is
The speaker is uncertain about the cause of their emotional reaction.
Something in me just won't give it a chance
There's a part of the speaker that resists giving a chance to the feeling or relationship.
I think it's just that I feel more confused by the deal
The speaker feels more confused due to the emotional impact caused by love.
Love has shown me
Love has been a source of confusion for the speaker.
Little child, did you know that there's a light?
A metaphorical message directed at a younger person, indicating the existence of brightness despite difficulties.
And it's gonna shine right through your eyes
Assurance that there's positivity and hope that will shine through.
What do you think that life is like?
The speaker wonders about the nature of life.
Every time I look at you I go blind
Reiteration of the powerful emotional response when seeing the person.
I go blind, yeah
Emphasizing the overwhelming feeling of going blind, metaphorically speaking.
Somewhere over there
The speaker suggests that there's a purpose or caring element existing elsewhere.
There's a purpose, there's a care for free
Implies a belief in something meaningful or caring beyond the speaker's current situation.
In me there's nobody
The speaker feels alone or isolated.
No one plan and no one stand to be free
Expresses a lack of direction or commitment to any particular plan or path to freedom.
I think it's that because I have seen all the fuss
The speaker's lack of interest or concern might stem from having experienced much commotion or disturbance.
And it's no big deal
States that the commotion or disturbance doesn't bother the speaker much.
No big deal
Emphasizes that the commotion or disturbance isn't significant.
Hold me, hold me
The speaker seeks comfort or reassurance.
'Cause I want to get high and higher
Expresses a desire to feel euphoric or elated.
Higher than
Desire to achieve a state of heightened euphoria.
Hold me, hold me
Reiteration of the desire to feel euphoric or elated.
'Cause I want to get high and higher
Desire to attain a heightened state of euphoria.
Higher than
Further emphasis on the longing for a heightened euphoric state.
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