Blink
Amy Carr Lyrics


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I'm hitting my legs and pounding my chest
But my eyes just want to rest.
Slapping and clapping to keep me awake,
The lids of my eyes half- closed to the day.
Now I'm on a round-the-clock watch
To keep you in sight
Keep you from flying.
'Cause I blink and you're gone.
Your soul's so bright it rivals the sun.

I blink and you're gone.
Will I find the strength to carry on?
You're like a thief, so taken with the night
You steal the breath from inside me
And I'm the victim of your flight
You always deny me




I can't go on, this world's so cruel
If the men don't get ya then the women will.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Blink," Amy Carr sings about a sense of exhaustion and desperation for what appears to be a relationship or connection with someone. The lyrics paint a picture of someone staying up all night, hitting their legs and chest, in an attempt to keep their eyes open so they don't miss a chance to be with this person. They see the soul of the object of their affection as so bright that it rivals the sun, however, they feel fragile because with a blink of an eye, the person they cherish might be gone forever. The idea of this person being like a thief, who steals the breath from inside and denies the singer of the song, implies a lack of reciprocity in the relationship.


The singer is also grappling with external forces. They say that they can't go on, as the world is cruel, and if it isn't the men doing harm, then it is the women. This is a bleak worldview, indicating that the singer is not merely dealing with the complexities of a love affair but also feeling the weight of the harsh reality that surrounds them. The song effectively provides an insight into the mental state of someone who is entrenched in a complex, possibly unrequited, relationship while also navigating the challenges of everyday life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm hitting my legs and pounding my chest
I am physically distressing my body, but my mind is exhausted.


But my eyes just want to rest.
I am feeling fatigued and could use some sleep.


Slapping and clapping to keep me awake,
I am trying physical methods of staying awake.


The lids of my eyes half-closed to the day.
Even though I am trying to stay awake, my eyes are half closed and I am having trouble keeping them open.


Now I'm on a round-the-clock watch
I am keeping a close eye on someone.


To keep you in sight
To ensure that I don't lose track of your whereabouts.


Keep you from flying.
I am trying to prevent you from leaving or getting away.


'Cause I blink and you're gone.
If I am not paying close attention, you could easily leave and I would miss it.


Your soul's so bright it rivals the sun.
You have a radiant energy that is hard to ignore.


I blink and you're gone.
If I am not careful, I could easily lose you.


Will I find the strength to carry on?
I am feeling unsure about my ability to persevere in this situation.


You're like a thief, so taken with the night
You have a secretive or elusive nature, like that of a criminal.


You steal the breath from inside me
You have a powerful effect on me, leaving me feeling breathless and overwhelmed.


And I'm the victim of your flight
Your escapism or attempts to leave are causing me pain and distress.


You always deny me
You are refusing to acknowledge or accept me.


I can't go on, this world's so cruel
I am feeling hopeless and discouraged about the world.


If the men don't get ya then the women will.
You are at risk of being harmed or mistreated by others, regardless of gender.




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