When a Blind Man Cries
Metallica Lyrics
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I'm not expecting people anymore
Hear me grieving, I'm lying on the floor
Whether I'm drunk or dead I really ain't too sure
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale
Had a good time, but it ended much too soon
In a cold month in that room
We found a reason for the things we had to do
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man, now my room is cold
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know he feels it from his soul yeah
Yea yeah, I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale
Yea yeah when a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale
The Metallica song When A Blind Man Cries is a beautiful and soulful track that speaks to the pain and isolation that can come from being disconnected from the world. The first stanza of the song seems to be directed at someone who is leaving or has left, with the singer asking for the door to be closed because they are not expecting any more visitors. The second phrase seems to capture the emotional distress of the singer, who is grieving and lying on the floor, in a state of confusion as to whether they are drunk or dead. This state of confusion speaks to the desperation the singer feels in trying to process the pain they are experiencing.
The second stanza of the song speaks to a time when the singer was in a room with a friend and they had a good time. Unfortunately, the good times ended too soon, and the cold month of the room seems to represent the distance that has grown between the singer and their friend. The singer notes that they found a reason for the things they had to do, which could be interpreted as the singer coming to terms with the fact that their friendship had run its course, or perhaps even that the friend has passed away.
The chorus of the song is where the title comes from, with the singer declaring themselves to be a blind man whose world is pale. The phrase "When a blind man cries" is repeated throughout the chorus, highlighting the sadness and despair that the singer feels. Overall, the song seems to be about the deep sense of isolation that can arise when a person feels disconnected from the world around them, or from the people they have cared about.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're leaving close the door
If you are planning to leave, please close the door behind you
I'm not expecting people anymore
I am not anticipating the presence of people around me
Hear me grieving, I'm lying on the floor
Listen to my expressions of sadness, as I am lying flat on the ground
Whether I'm drunk or dead I really ain't too sure
I am unsure if I am intoxicated or if I am dead
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale
I am a person with a visual disability, and my perception of the world lacks color and vibrancy
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale
God understands that hearing a blind person expressing deep sadness is one of the most heartbreaking things
Had a friend once in a room,
I once had a friend who shared the same living space as me
Had a good time, but it ended much too soon
We enjoyed each other's company, but our time together was limited
In a cold month in that room
During a chilly month, we occupied that particular dwelling
We found a reason for the things we had to do
We both discovered justifications for our actions or decisions
Now my room is cold
Currently, the place I reside in feels cold and empty
Yeah yeah when a blind man cries, Lord, you know he feels it from his soul yeah
Yes, indeed, when a visually impaired person expresses pain, that individual feels it very profoundly and deeply
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
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@fatihonur910
If you're leaving, close the door
I'm not expecting people, anymore
Hear me grieving, lying on the floor
Whether I'm drunk or dead, I really ain't too sure
I'm a blind man
I'm a blind man
And my world is pale
When a blind man cries
Lord, you know
There ain't a sadder tale
Had a friend once, in a room
Had a good time, but it ended much too soon
In a cold month, in that room
We found a reason, for the things we had to do
I'm a blind man
I'm a blind man
Now my room is cold
When a blind man cries
Lord, you know
He feels it from his soul
@The_Apothecary
Kirk's first solo in this is SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So SMOOTH.
@brosephh7130
The Apothecary cuz that solo is James lol
@muhammadirsyazman8389
Broseph H nope. That solo is so Kirk Hammett.
@walthos666
he's just playing almost the same as Ritchie Blackmore has wrote.
@michaeldean7220
@walter true but getting that tone and Ritchie feel is the clever bit. And not spoilt by any temptation to drown it in any Wah
@christianbaumgartner6801
Because James played it. Kirk sounds like shit
@AK4TsEv3N
James' voice is impressive in this song.
@piperbard
flawless and very expressive. he's got such fine moments.
@MaviNK
Smog Por Doquier undoubtedly
@cashk.4562
James Hetfield’s voice doesn’t need auto tune he is an amazing singer and is very flawless even live