1. Beau was the recording name of Le… Read Full Bio ↴There are 7 artists named Beau.
1. Beau was the recording name of Leeds-based singer-songwriter CJT Midgley who recorded two albums for John Peel's Dandelion label in the early 70s - "Creation" and "Beau". His single "1917 Revolution" was a number one in Lebanon
2. Beau are a post-punk outfit from Victoria, Canada. Please see Beau (Canada).
3. A Japanese visual kei band called "ｂｅａＵ".
4. Beau is an alternative rock singer-songwriter hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. Please see Beau*
5. A Thai singer, full name Beau Sunita Leetikul
6. Beau is a young female singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia
7. Beau is a New York City based alt-pop duo consisting of Heather Goldin and Emma Jenney.
Blind Faith
Beau Lyrics
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He who drinks the wine shall perish never.
He who understands the light within
Can now begin to know the reason.
He who heard these words was torn asunder,
Seeing his lasting peace upon the thunder
Clouds. A perfect dream in silence rides
He who sees the vision where his dream lies
Merely casts a stone towards the sunrise;
Merely follows on towards the glow
As long ago he was commanded.
He who takes the bread takes an illusion;
He who drinks the wine drinks to confusion.
Staring through the light before his eyes,
You realise this man is blind.
Staring through the light before his eyes,
You realise this man is blind.
In "Blind Faith," Beau explores themes of faith, illusion, and confusion. The opening lines suggest a biblical reference to the Eucharist, with the idea that those who partake in the bread will live forever, and those who drink the wine will perish never. However, the following lines reveal a deeper truth - that it is those who understand the light within who truly grasp the reason for this symbolism.
The next verse portrays the conflict that arises when one who has heard these words is confronted with the chaos of the world. The dream of lasting peace is shattered by the thunderclouds, and this causes the believer to woe betide. This symbolizes the disillusionment of one's dreams and the challenges that come with holding onto faith in the face of adversity.
The final verse speaks directly to the idea of illusion and confusion. Those who take the bread and drink the wine are engaging in symbolic acts that may not hold any true meaning. Only by seeing the true vision and following it with intention can one truly grasp the light. The repeated line "staring through the light before his eyes, you realize this man is blind" further emphasizes this idea of illusion and the need to look beyond mere appearances.
Overall, "Blind Faith" is a thoughtful exploration of the challenges of faith and the illusions that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
He who takes the bread shall live for ever;
Those who blindly follow religious teachings will be promised eternal life.
He who drinks the wine shall perish never.
By taking part in religious rituals, one can avoid death and achieve everlasting life.
He who understands the light within
One who seeks spiritual enlightenment and finds it within themselves.
Can now begin to know the reason.
By seeking inner understanding, one can begin to comprehend the purpose of life and the universe.
He who heard these words was torn asunder,
Upon hearing the contradictions and doubts within religious teachings, one's faith can be shaken and broken.
Seeing his lasting peace upon the thunder
The peaceful and blissful feelings associated with religious beliefs can be shattered by external struggles and conflicts.
Clouds. A perfect dream in silence rides
Even though doubts exist, religious teachings still promise a perfect, heavenly afterlife.
And woe betides the poor believer.
Those who blindly follow without questioning can face negative consequences.
He who sees the vision where his dream lies
Those who have a clear and vivid image of what they want to achieve can move towards it more easily.
Merely casts a stone towards the sunrise;
Taking a small step towards one's goals can lead to big changes.
Merely follows on towards the glow
Continuing to move forward towards success can lead to great accomplishments.
As long ago he was commanded.
The feeling of being compelled to follow a certain path or destiny.
He who takes the bread takes an illusion;
Following religious teachings blindly may result in following illusions rather than reality.
He who drinks the wine drinks to confusion.
Rituals associated with religion can create confusion and may not lead to the promised results.
Staring through the light before his eyes,
Gazing through the promises and ideals of religion without questioning their validity.
You realise this man is blind.
Realizing that the one who blindly follows religion without questioning is just as blinded as a man without sight.
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.