I'd Rather Go Blind
Ruby Turner Lyrics
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When I saw you and that girl talking
Something deep down in my soul said "Cry boy"
When I saw you and that girl walking
I would rather, I would rather go blind, girl
Than to see you walk away from me
So you see I love you so much
But most of all I don't wanna be free
I was just, I was just
I was just sitting here thinking
About your kiss and your warm embrace
With the reflection in my glasses
That I been held to my lips now, baby
Revealed the tears I had on my face
I would rather go blind, girl
Than to see you walk away from me
So you see I love you so much
And I don't want to see you leave me, baby
But most of all I don't want to be free
Baby, baby, I'd rather go blind
The lyrics to Ruby Turner's song "I'd Rather Go Blind" speak to the intense emotions that one feels when faced with heartbreak. The singer has a deep intuition that their relationship is ending, and this is confirmed when they witness their partner talking and walking with another person. The pain that the singer feels is so great that they would rather lose their sight than watch their lover walk away from them. The final lines of the song, where the singer repeats "I'd rather go blind, girl," convey the desperation and rawness of their emotions.
The lyrics in this song convey a sense of longing and heartbreak that many people can relate to. The singer is experiencing a deep sense of loss, and they would do anything to hold onto their lover. The song speaks to the intensity of human emotion and the feeling that we cannot always control or understand our own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Something told me it was over
My intuition made me feel like our relationship was coming to an end
When I saw you and that girl talking
I noticed you having a conversation with another girl, which made me suspicious
Something deep down in my soul said "Cry boy"
My heart ached so much, it made me feel like crying
When I saw you and that girl walking
I saw you walking beside that girl, which confirmed my doubts
I would rather, I would rather go blind, girl
I would rather lose my sight, than watch you walk away from me
Than to see you walk away from me
I can't bear to watch you leave me
So you see I love you so much
My love for you is immense
I don't want to see you leave me, baby
I can't bear the thought of you leaving me
But most of all I don't wanna be free
More than anything, I don't want to lose you
I was just, I was just
I was only
I was just sitting here thinking
I was sitting here, lost in thought
About your kiss and your warm embrace
I was thinking about the way you kiss me and hold me tight
With the reflection in my glasses
The reflection of my face in my glasses
That I been held to my lips now, baby
That had tears streaming down it as I held back my emotions
Revealed the tears I had on my face
Showed the sadness I was feeling
Baby, baby, I'd rather go blind
Oh darling, I would rather lose my sight than lose you
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
E.J.
2020 and this version still gives me chills
Ray-mond
me too.
blackpanther millz
same here 🌹
Kayla’s Channel
#feels 💜 Spotify doesn’t even have this song just the live version
vandrossfan
So many versions of this song, but for me this is the one I would put top of the pile, love it.
veronicker shai
oooooh me too....I like it 💝💝💝💝💝 so romantic hey
Puku Nui
vandrossfan
Reminds me of my mum & I have water in my eyes when I'm alone. Miss & love u so much my mum. Arohanui ake ake ake.
Best mum ever. Dam str8
Liz Teina
this is the only version 👍
Sheila Greasley-Rush
I love it but Etta Janes version i will put on top and hers second
Angela Flynn
Rod Stewart of all