Original members Monty Colvin (Bass, vocals), Alan Doss (Drums, vocals), Ben Huggins (Lead vocals, guitar), and Dane Sonnier (Guitar, vocals) released their self-titled album in 1991, with the follow-up "Space In Your Face" in 1993. Sonnier then decided to leave the group. The band returned in 1996 with album number three entitled "Machine Fish" on Metal Blade Records, along with new guitarist Wally Farkas.
It was in 1997 that they released "The Horse That Bud Bought", which was a minor departure for the band. They used a similar songwriting style but lightened the tone. The music contained a more rock feel, with less metal leanings. The music for the next two albums, "At The End Of The Day" and "Let It Go" also were also similar in this regard.
After 2000's "Let It Go" the Cowboys decided to disband. The former members of the band continued to be active in the music scene, until the original lineup reunited in 2017 for the album "Long Way Back to the Moon".
Blind
Galactic Cowboys Lyrics
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From never knowing the true meaning of success
Genius and a rebel are the ways that you're perceived
But how could anyone be so utterly deceived?
How could I have been so blind all this time?
How could I have been so blind all this time?
Now that all the scales have fallen from my eyes
Words full of knowledge, lacking wisdom were just lies
Actions representing the very things that you despise
Self-deception fills you in the final hour
Holding back the wall of fear that threatens to devour
How could I have been so blind all this time?
How could I have been so blind all this time?
Now that all the scales have fallen from my eyes
How could I have been so blind?
You tried to take me to an evil place
But I slipped right through your human hands
Lack of repentance was the reoccurring clue
History of contention points the finger back at you
How could I have been so blind all this time?
How could I have been so blind all this time?
Now that all the scales have fallen from my eyes
How could I have been so blind?
The Galactic Cowboys’ song Blind is a reflective piece about the regretful realization of being misled and misunderstood by someone who was perceived as a genius and a rebel. The lyrics begin with a sense of overwhelming sadness, as the singer expresses the burden of carrying the weight of unfulfilled expectations and never really understanding what success means. The tone of the song is introspective in nature, as it delves into the themes of deception, wisdom, false knowledge, and self-deception.
The lyrics imply that the singer, in retrospect, understands that he was blinded by a person who he thought was wise and knowledgeable but turned out to be the opposite. The lyrics also depict how comforting it is to finally see the truth. The chorus’s recurring question, “How could I have been so blind all this time?” is about the inability to recognize the past’s deception, but the scales have finally fallen from the eyes, and the truth is now apparent. The song concludes with a message of hope, stating that the singer avoided being manipulated by the person who tried to lead him down the wrong path, highlighting the importance of recognizing the clues of repeated contention and lack of repentance in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Teardrops of sorrow beating down upon my chest
I feel overwhelming sadness and pain in my heart.
From never knowing the true meaning of success
I have been chasing a version of success that doesn't truly fulfill me.
Genius and a rebel are the ways that you're perceived
Others see me as a rebellious rule breaker who is also intelligent and creative.
But how could anyone be so utterly deceived?
Yet, they are deceived if they think that being these things can bring true satisfaction in life.
How could I have been so blind all this time?
How did I not see this truth earlier?
Words full of knowledge, lacking wisdom were just lies
My understanding of the world and the things I've learned may have been incomplete or incorrect.
Actions representing the very things that you despise
I have been doing things that are actually against my personal values or beliefs.
Self-deception fills you in the final hour
I have been deceiving myself and ignoring the truth about my situation.
Holding back the wall of fear that threatens to devour
I am afraid of facing this truth because I fear it will consume me.
You tried to take me to an evil place
Someone in my life has tried to lead me down a harmful or immoral path.
But I slipped right through your human hands
But I was able to escape their influence and control.
Lack of repentance was the reoccurring clue
The person who tried to lead me astray has not shown remorse or regret for their actions.
History of contention points the finger back at you
Their past behaviors and conflicts point to them being the problem or cause of the issues in our relationship.
Now that all the scales have fallen from my eyes
Now that I can see the truth clearly and without delusion.
How could I have been so blind?
How did I not see this truth earlier?
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Written by: BEN HUGGINS, MONTY COLVIN
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