Blind
Brian Molko Lyrics


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If I could tear you from the ceiling
And guarantee a source divine
Rid you of possessions fleeting
Remain your funny valentine

Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind

If I could tear you from the ceiling
I know best have tried
I'd fill your every breath with meaning
And find a place we both could hide

Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind

You don't believe me
But you do this every time
Please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind

I know you're broken
I know you're broken
I know you're broken

If I could tear you from the ceiling
I'd freeze us both in time
And find a brand new way of seeing
Your eyes forever glued to mine

Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind

Please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind




Please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brian Molko's song "Blind" express a deep desire to have control over a loved one's emotions and wellbeing. The opening lines, "If I could tear you from the ceiling, And guarantee a source divine, Rid you of possessions fleeting, Remain your funny Valentine," suggest that the singer wishes they could remove their loved one from their current state of being and provide them with a sense of divine protection. They want to free their loved one from the fleeting possessions that may be bringing them pain and instead, provide them with a sense of stability and permanence.


The singer acknowledges their loved one's brokenness, repeating the line "I know you're broken" throughout the song. However, they still believe they can provide a new way of seeing and experiencing things together if only they had control over the situation. The chorus urges their loved one, "Don't go and leave me, And please don't drive me blind," revealing a fear of losing control and being left alone to face the reality of their loved one's vulnerability.


Overall, "Blind" is a powerful plea for control and stability in the face of uncertainty and pain. It speaks to the universal desire to protect those we love and shield them from harm, even when we may not have the power to do so.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could tear you from the ceiling
If I could remove you from the place that you are stuck in life


And guarantee a source divine
And provide you with something divinely inspiring to believe in


Rid you of possessions fleeting
Take away your temporary objects of desire that are not truly important in life


Remain your funny valentine
Stay by your side as your loyal companion, even in difficult times


Don't go and leave me
Please don't abandon me


And please don't drive me blind
And please don't cause me to lose sight of what is important in life


I know best have tried
I have already made my best efforts to change the situation


I'd fill your every breath with meaning
I would give purpose to every aspect of our lives together


And find a place we both could hide
And find a safe haven where we can escape from the stresses of the world


You don't believe me
You don't trust me


But you do this every time
But you keep engaging in these patterns of behavior that hurt both of us


I know you're broken
I know that you are emotionally wounded and in need of healing


If I could tear you from the ceiling
If I could free you from your emotional trapped state


I'd freeze us both in time
I would want time to stand still to preserve this moment of content


And find a brand new way of seeing
And discover a new perspective on life together


Your eyes forever glued to mine
We would never want to look away from each other's gaze


Please don't drive me blind
Please don't cause me to lose focus on the important things in life




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@CrazyGirl-dh4gp

If I could tear you from the ceiling,
And guarantee a source divine,
Rid you off possessions fleeting,
Remain your funny valentine.

Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.

If I could tear you from the ceiling,
I know the best have tried,
I'd fill your every breath with meaning,
And find a place we both could hide.

Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.

You don't believe me, but you do this every time,
Please don't drive me blind.
Please don't drive me blind..

I know we're broken,
I know we're broken,
I know we're broken.

If I could tear you from the ceiling,
I'd freeze us both in time,
Find a brand new way of seeing..
Your eyes forever glued to mine.

Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.

I know I broke it,
I know I broke it,
I know I broke it,
I know I broke it.



@viktoria6279

If I could tear you from the ceiling,
And guarantee a source divine,
Rid you off possessions fleeting,
Remain your funny valentine.

Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.

If I could tear you from the ceiling,
I know the best have tried,
I'd fill your every breath with meaning,
And find a place we both could hide.

Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.

You don't believe me, but you do this every time,
Please don't drive me blind.
Please don't drive me blind..

I know we're broken,
I know we're broken,
I know we're broken.

If I could tear you from the ceiling,
I'd freeze us both in time,
Find a brand new way of seeing..
Your eyes forever glued to mine.

Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.

I know I broke it,
I know I broke it,
I know I broke it,
I know I broke it.



All comments from YouTube:

@gabrielasobral1194

i haven't heard this song in 7 years or so. at the lowest point in my depression, i would hear it on repeat for hours... still touches deeply but i'm glad i could hear it again, but without suffering this time. amazing song, so strong.

@jerry14heypeeps49

Yeah. I agree

@betharramrojas8051

I'm so glad to read that c:

@Jefferson-ci5dv

Exactly that happened to me. Now I can listen to it but without crying.

@carnifex8

I came back to this song right when i relapsed into my mdd again. Devastating but nonetheless an amazing song ❤

@dragonballfan5202

i used to listen it when i was only 11, i was always sad without friends or family. I was diagnosed with depression in october. It's a very deep touching song

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@huesitosdeazucar

I grew up listening to placebo, I still listen to them and get the same emotions I did as a teen.

@mahdibenomrane5816

Long live placebo

@michefete

feel the same way

@palesaints55

same.. I've just recently been listening to With Out You I'm Nothimj for the first time in 20 odd years. What an album that is🖤

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