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Blister In The Sun
Violent Femmes Lyrics


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When I'm out walking
I strut my stuff
And I'm so strung out
I'm high as a kite
I just might stop to check you out

Let me go on
Like I blister in the sun
Let me go on
Big hands, I know you're the one

Body and beats
I stain my sheets
I don't even know why
My girlfriend, she's at the end
She is starting to cry

Let me go on
Like I blister in the sun
Let me go on
Big hands, I know you're the one

When I'm out walking
I strut my stuff
And I'm so strung out
I'm high as a kite
I just might stop to check you out

When I'm out walking
I strut my stuff
And I'm so strung out
I'm high as a kite
I just might stop to check you out

Body and beats
I stain my sheets
I don't even know why
My girlfriend, she's at the end
She is starting to cry

When I'm out walking
I strut my stuff
And I'm so strung out
I'm high as a kite
I just might stop to check you out

Let me go on
Like I blister in the sun
Let me go on
Big hands, I know you're the one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Violent Femmes’ song “Blister in the Sun” speak of a feeling of being high and strung out while walking and “strutting [one’s] stuff” in a confident, almost cocky manner. The song seems to be about the thrill of being young, wild, and free, with the singer getting a rush from the way he presents himself and the act of checking out attractive people on the street. The repetition of the phrase “let me go on like a blister in the sun” seems to reflect this feeling of euphoria and recklessness, with the singer wanting to keep going on this high for as long as he can.


However, the lyrics also touch on some darker themes, particularly in the second verse where the singer sings about staining his sheets and his girlfriend crying at the end. While it’s not entirely clear what’s going on, it could be interpreted as a reference to drug use or sexual activity that is less-than-fulfilling. The feeling of being “strung out” and “high as a kite” could also suggest drug use or addiction.


Overall, “Blister in the Sun” is a catchy, upbeat song that seems to capture the thrill of being young and reckless, but also hints at some of the darker aspects of this lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm out walking
When I'm out and about


I strut my stuff
I walk with confidence


And I'm so strung out
And I'm feeling intense emotions


I'm high as a kite
I'm very excited and elated


I just might stop to check you out
I might take a second look at you


Let me go on
Let me continue


Like I blister in the sun
Like I'm burning with energy


Big hands, I know you're the one
I know you're the right person for me


Body and beats
Physical sensations and rhythms


I stain my sheets
I'm engaging in sexual activity


I don't even know why
I'm not sure why I'm doing it


My girlfriend, she's at the end
My girlfriend is feeling upset


She is starting to cry
She is becoming emotional




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gordon Gano

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