Discography
* Livingston Taylor (1970)
* Liv (1971)
* Over the Rainbow (1973)
* Three Way Mirror (1978)
* Echoes (1979)
* Man's Best Friend (1980)
* Life Is Good (1988)
* Our Turn to Dance (1993)
* Good Friends (1993)
* Unsolicited Material (1994)
* Bicycle (1996)
* Ink (1997)
* Carolina Day: The Livingston Taylor Collection (1998)
* Snapshot (1999)
* 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Livingston Taylor (2005)
* There You Are Again (2005)
* Last Alaska Moon (2010)
* Blue Sky (2014)
Blind
Livingston Taylor Lyrics
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Why did I stop to hesitate
On my way home
Take my hands let me confess
'Bout loving and hating and all of the rest
And ideas I've roamed
Then I saw a brilliant sign
And search again and
Find I'm blind
My thoughts they make a tender smile
My hands they move and in a while
I've got what I want.
That tenderness that you insist you feel
Ain't worth a damn 'cause it ain't real
Lord it sure does haunt.
Then you saw a brilliant sign
And let it slip behind
And search again and find you're blind.
See me in a lonely Sunday
If you've got the time
And don't surprise me or you'll find
That I'm completely blind.
Now I'm so sick of what's being said
My thoughts they burn inside my head
There's not much untouched.
All of my children begin to cry
They clutch at me demanding why
Tell 'em 'bout loving and such.
Then they saw a brilliant sign
And let it slip behind
And search again and find they're blind.
See them in a lonely Sunday
If you've got the time
And don't surprise them or you'll find
That they're completely blind
That they're completely blind.
The song "Blind" by Livingston Taylor is a reflective and emotive piece that brings forth the realization of one's mistakes and the consequences of hesitation, self-doubt, and the haunting memories of love and loss. The first verse deals with regret and the feeling of missing out on something important, symbolized by the missed phone call. The singer then seeks forgiveness, trying to come clean about what's been weighing him down. The search for acceptance and answers is depicted in the line - "And search again and Find I'm blind." The verse talks about the search for meaning and how it is essential to look deeper to unveil the truth.
The song progresses, and we see the reflection of the singer's past relationships and how he failed to understand that love is not a mere idea or concept. The feeling of being loved is captured in "That tenderness that you insist you feel / Ain't worth a damn 'cause it ain't real / Lord, it sure does haunt." The character has lost faith in the idea of love and how it can only be felt when the emotions, the tenderness, and the need for love is genuine.
The last verse reflects on the impact of the singer's experiences on his children, who struggle to align their idea of love with the defined notions of the world. The line "Tell 'em 'bout loving and such" highlights the importance of teaching the young ones the true essence of love and the consequences of being blind to the world around them. Overall, the song captures the intricacy of love, and how failing to recognize it can lead one to feel lost and blind.
Line by Line Meaning
My telephone rang I was too late
I missed an important call because I didn't answer in time.
Why did I stop to hesitate
I regret pausing before making a decision.
On my way home
During my journey back to where I live.
Take my hands let me confess
I want to share my feelings and thoughts with you.
'Bout loving and hating and all of the rest
I want to talk about my experiences with both positive and negative emotions.
And ideas I've roamed
The thoughts that have wandered through my mind.
Then I saw a brilliant sign
I saw an amazing opportunity.
And let it slip behind
I didn't take advantage of that opportunity.
And search again and
I continue to look for new possibilities.
Find I'm blind
Realizing that I'm missing out on many great experiences.
My thoughts they make a tender smile
Thinking of certain things brings about feelings of warmth and affection in me.
My hands they move and in a while
I am able to achieve what I want through my own actions.
I've got what I want.
I am content with my current situation.
That tenderness that you insist you feel
The affection that you claim to have isn't genuine.
Ain't worth a damn 'cause it ain't real
It doesn't matter at all since it's not authentic.
Lord it sure does haunt.
It bothers me nonetheless.
See me in a lonely Sunday
Visit me when I'm alone and in need of company.
If you've got the time
If you are available.
And don't surprise me or you'll find
Warn me beforehand so I can adjust.
That I'm completely blind.
I'm unaware of many things around me.
Now I'm so sick of what's being said
I am tired of hearing the same things repeatedly.
My thoughts they burn inside my head
I am consumed by my own ideas and worries.
There's not much untouched.
There aren't many areas of my life that haven't been affected.
All of my children begin to cry
My kids become upset.
They clutch at me demanding why
They ask me to explain why things are the way they are.
Tell 'em 'bout loving and such.
I try to describe the concept of love to them.
Then they saw a brilliant sign
My children also come across an amazing opportunity.
And let it slip behind
But they also miss out on it.
And search again and find they're blind.
They continue to look for new opportunities but are unaware of many things.
See them in a lonely Sunday
Visit my children when they're alone and in need of company.
If you've got the time
If you are available.
And don't surprise them or you'll find
Notify them beforehand.
That they're completely blind
They are missing out on many aspects of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRADLEY J. MITCHO, EDWARD J. GOGGIN, MAC ROSS, SCOTT TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anonymous
on Save Your Heart for Me
Save Your Heart For Me - Livingston Taylor - Lyrics
Walk along the lake with someone new
Have yourself a summer fling or two
Just remember I'm in love with you when save your heart for me
When the summer moon is on the rise
And you're dancin' under starry skies
Please don't let the stars get in your eyes
Just save your heart for me
When you're all alone, far away from home
Someone's gonna flirt with you
Now I won't think it's wrong if you play along or
Just don't fall for someone new
When the summer sun is on the go
And the autumn winds begin to blow
You'll be in my arms again I know
So save your heart for me
Darlin' save your heart for me
Musical Interlude
Now when you're all alone, far away from home
Someone's gonna flirt with you
I won't think it's wrong if you play along or
Oh just don't fall for someone new
When the summer sun is on the go
And the autumn winds begin to blow
You'll be in my arms again I know
So save your heart for me
Darlin' save your heart for me
Anonymous
on I Must Be Doing Something Right
I Must Be Doing Something Right - Livingston Taylor - Lyrics
I get lost crossing the street
And I can’t find my own two feet
But oh, I love my baby
And she thinks I’m sweet
I must be doing something right
She’s intelligent, patient, hardworking, and shrewd
I’m sarcastic, bombastic, lazy, and rude
But we burn in up when we get in that mood
I must be doing something right
Finally there’s a crystal sunrise
Finally the world is fair
All the love that I’ve kept hidden from the moon
Is finally our words to share
There’s plenty of guys she could pick
G.Q. jawline, hair so slick
I gotta break it to you fellas, you’ve all been licked
I must be doing something right
Musical Interlude
Finally there’s a crystal sunrise
Finally the world is fair
All the love that I’ve kept hidden from the moon
Is finally ours to share
There’s plenty of guys she could find
Good looking, rich, and not out of their mind
Oh, good news, love’s still blind and
I must be doing something
And I must be doing something
And I must be doing something right