When a Blind Man Cries
Metallica Lyrics

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.