About the song
**Manfred Mann’s Earth Band**’s “Blinded by the Light” is more than just a song; it’s a timeless anthem that has resonated with audiences for decades. Released in 1976, this track became a global hit, topping charts around the world and cementing the band’s place in rock music history.
The song’s enduring appeal lies in its infectious energy, catchy melody, and thought-provoking lyrics. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s unreleased song of the same name, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band added their unique flair to the composition, creating a powerful and anthemic interpretation.
The opening riff, a driving, repetitive guitar pattern, immediately grabs the listener’s attention. It sets the stage for the energetic and upbeat tempo that characterizes the song. As the music builds, the vocals join in with a passionate and forceful delivery, conveying a sense of urgency and excitement.
The lyrics of “Blinded by the Light” explore themes of youth, rebellion, and the search for meaning. The protagonist, a young man, is caught up in the excitement and chaos of life, often feeling lost and confused. The song suggests that despite the challenges and uncertainties, it’s important to maintain hope and keep moving forward.
The chorus, with its iconic line “Blinded by the light, revved up like a deuce,” is a powerful and memorable declaration of youthful energy and rebellion. The image of a car speeding down the highway, fueled by adrenaline, perfectly captures the spirit of the song.
One of the reasons for “Blinded by the Light’s” enduring popularity is its ability to connect with people of all ages. The song’s universal themes of youth, rebellion, and the search for meaning resonate with audiences across generations. It’s a timeless piece of music that continues to inspire and excite listeners, reminding us of the power of rock music to connect with our emotions and experiences.
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Lyrics
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Madman, drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer with a teenage diplomat
In the dumps with the mumps
As the adolescent pumps his way into his hat
With a boulder on my shoulder, feelin’ kinda older
I tripped the merry-go-round
With this very unpleasin’, sneezin’ and wheezin’
The calliope crashed to the ground
The calliope crashed to the ground!
But she was blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Some silicone sister with a manager mister
Told me I got what it takes
She said, “I’ll turn you on sonny to something strong
Play the song with the funky break”
And go-kart Mozart was checkin’ out the weather chart
To see if it was safe outside
And little Early-Pearly came by in his curly-wurly
And asked me if I needed a ride
Asked me if I needed a ride!
But she was blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
She got down, but she never got tired
She’s gonna make it through the night
She’s gonna make it through the night
But, mama, that’s where the fun is
But mama, that’s where the fun is
Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun
But mama, that’s where the fun is
Some brimstone, baritone, anticyclone, rolling stone
Preacher from the East
Says, “Dethrone the dictaphone, hit it in its funny bone
That’s where they expect it least
And some new-mown chaperone standin’ in the corner
Watchin’ the young girls dance
And some fresh-sown moonstone was messin’ with his frozen zone
Remind him of romance
The calliope crashed to the ground!
But she was blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(Indians in the summer with a teenage diplomat) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(In the dumps with the mumps) blinded by the light
(As the adolescent pumps his way into his hat) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(I tripped the merry-go-round) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(With this very unpleasin’, sneezin’ and wheezin’) blinded by the light
(The calliope crashed to the ground) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(And throws his lover in the sand) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(And some bloodshot, forget-me-not said daddy’s within earshot) blinded by the light
(Save the buckshot, turn up the band) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(Told me I got what it takes) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(She said, “I’ll turn you on, son, into something strong”)
She got down but she never got tired
She’s gonna make it through the night