Goin' Blind
Melvins Lyrics

The Melvins’ song “Goin’ Blind” is a cover of the original song by classic rock band KISS. The song is about a man who is struggling with the realization that he is aging and losing his sight, while also being attracted to a much younger woman. The lyrics suggest that the man is aware of the impropriety of his feelings but can’t help himself.

The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the repetition of “There is nothing more for you and I” implying that the singer is resigned to the fact that he and the younger woman can never have a relationship. This is reinforced in the second verse when the man describes himself as “ninety-three” and the woman as “sixteen”. The age gap is too vast, and the man knows it, but he can’t help his feelings. The repetition of “’cause I think I’m goin’ blind” reinforces his angst and suggests that his deteriorating eyesight is a metaphor for his fading youth and vigor.

The song’s lyrics are poignant, capturing the feeling of being trapped in one’s body and unable to act on one’s desires. The song also has a sense of irony, with the singer being both aware of the impropriety of his feelings while also being unable to control them. In summary, “Goin’ Blind” is a haunting and introspective song about aging, attraction, and the limitations of the body and the mind.