Going Blind
Melvins Lyrics
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There is nothing more for you and I
Some are young and some are free
But I think I'm goin' blind
'Cause I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it should be
Little lady, can't you see
I'm ninety-three, you're sixteen
Can't you see I'm goin' blind?
'Cause I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it should be
'cause I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it should be
You're much younger; can't you see?
There is nothing more for you and I
I'm ninety-three, you're sixteen
And I think I'm goin' blind
Yes, I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it should be
The lyrics to Melvins's song "Goin' in 2-3" express the feelings of a person who is getting old and losing sight of things. The singer is aware of the age gap between them and the person they are addressing, and they feel that the age difference makes them unable to connect. The first two lines of the song indicate that there is nothing left for the singer and the other person. The third line, "Some are young and some are free," suggests that the other person is still young and has a lot of life ahead of them.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I think I'm goin' blind" several times. This repetition emphasizes the singer's sense of confusion and disorientation. They feel as though they are losing their grip on reality and are unable to see things clearly. The phrase "I know how it should be" also appears throughout the song. This indicates that the singer has a clear idea of how things are supposed to be, but they are struggling to reconcile their expectations with their current situation.
Overall, "Goin' in 2-3" is a song about aging and the challenges that come with growing old. The lyrics are poignant and introspective, and they convey a sense of sadness and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know how it's to be
I am familiar with how things are supposed to be
There is nothing more for you and I
There is no future for us together
Some are young and some are free
Some people have youth and freedom
But I think I'm goin' blind
I believe that I am losing my sight
'Cause I think I'm goin' blind
Because I believe that I am losing my sight
Little lady, can't you see
Young woman, don't you understand
You're so young and so much different than I?
You are much younger and different from me
I'm ninety-three, you're sixteen
I am ninety-three years old and you are sixteen
Can't you see I'm goin' blind?
Don't you see that I am losing my eyesight?
'Cause I think I'm goin' blind
Because I believe that I am losing my sight
You're much younger; can't you see?
You are much younger, don't you understand?
Yes, I think I'm goin' blind
I believe that I am losing my sight
And I know how it should be
I am aware of how things should be
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GENE SIMMONS, STEVE CORONEL
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