1973
The Deaf Lyrics


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I′m beginning to hear voices and there's no one around
Well, I′m all used up, and the fields have turned brown
I went to church on Sunday and she passed by
My love for her is taking such a long time to die

I'm waist deep, waist deep in the mist
It's almost like, almost like I don′t exist
I′m 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound

The walls of pride are high and wide
Can't see over to the other side
It′s such a sad thing to see beauty decay
It's sadder still to feel your heart torn away

One look at you and I′m out of control
Like the universe has swallowed me whole
I'm 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound

There′s too many people, too many to recall
I thought some of 'em were friends of mine, I was wrong about 'em all
Well, the road is rocky and the hillside′s mud
Up over my head nothing but clouds of blood

I found my world, found my world in you
But your love just hasn′t proved true
I'm 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound
20 miles out of town in cold irons bound

Oh, the winds in Chicago have torn me to shreds
Reality has always had too many heads
I tried to love and protect you because I cared
I′m gonna remember forever the joy that we shared

Looking at you and I'm on my bended knee
You have no idea what you do to me




I′m 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound
20 miles out of town in cold irons bound

Overall Meaning

The Deaf's "1973" is a melancholic and poignant reflection on lost love and the feeling of being trapped or stuck. The opening lines "I'm beginning to hear voices and there's no one around," evoke the experience of a person losing touch with reality as they try to process their emotions. The singer appears to be emotionally and spiritually drained, as indicated by the line "I'm all used up, and the fields have turned brown." The theme of spiritual emptiness is continued with the reference to going to church, implying an attempt to fill the void but finding no solace there.


The haunting images of being "waist deep in the mist" and feeling as though "I don't exist" contribute to the sense of abandonment and loneliness. The metaphor of "cold irons bound," repeated throughout the song, suggests a kind of imprisonment or entrapment, possibly within one's own mind or heart. Despite the pain and disillusionment expressed throughout the song, there are moments of beauty and tenderness, such as the line "One look at you and I'm out of control" and the tender declaration "Looking at you and I'm on my bended knee."


Overall, "1973" is a powerful exploration of human emotion, particularly the experience of loss and longing. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has felt trapped by their emotions or circumstances, and speaks to the universal human desire for connection and emotional fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm beginning to hear voices and there's no one around
I'm feeling lonely and disconnected from the world around me, to the point where I'm starting to hear things that aren't really there.


Well, I'm all used up, and the fields have turned brown
I feel depleted, like I've given my all and have nothing left to give. Everything around me feels barren and lifeless.


I went to church on Sunday and she passed by / My love for her is taking such a long time to die
Even in a place of worship, I'm reminded of the person I love who doesn't feel the same way. It's been a slow and painful process to let go of these feelings.


I'm waist deep, waist deep in the mist / It's almost like, almost like I don't exist / I'm 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound
I feel lost and invisible, like I'm wandering through a fog that obscures everything. No matter how hard I try to break free, I'm trapped and unable to move forward.


The walls of pride are high and wide / Can't see over to the other side / It's such a sad thing to see beauty decay / It's sadder still to feel your heart torn away
My own ego and self-importance have created a barrier that prevents me from seeing the beauty in the world around me. Despite this, losing the person I love has been the greatest tragedy of all.


One look at you and I'm out of control / Like the universe has swallowed me whole / I'm 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound
Seeing the person I love has a profound effect on me, overwhelming me with emotion and making me feel powerless. Despite wanting to escape, I'm still stuck in a cold and lonely place.


There's too many people, too many to recall / I thought some of 'em were friends of mine, I was wrong about 'em all / Well, the road is rocky and the hillside's mud / Up over my head nothing but clouds of blood
The world feels crowded and confusing, filled with people who I thought I could count on but who have let me down. Every step I take is difficult and filled with pain, and disaster feels constantly looming overhead.


I found my world, found my world in you / But your love just hasn't proved true / I'm 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound / 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound
The person I love became my entire world, but it was all for naught because they didn't feel the same way. Even though I'm trapped and can't escape, the distance between us is greater than any physical barrier.


Oh, the winds in Chicago have torn me to shreds / Reality has always had too many heads / I tried to love and protect you because I cared / I'm gonna remember forever the joy that we shared
The harsh realities of life have beaten me down, leaving me wounded and torn apart. Despite everything, I still loved and cared for the person who hurt me, and I'll always treasure the good times we had together.


Looking at you and I'm on my bended knee / You have no idea what you do to me / I'm 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound / 20 miles out of town in cold irons bound
Even though I'm trapped and in pain, looking at the person I love brings me to my knees with overwhelming emotions. Despite everything, they have a profound effect on me that they may never fully understand.




Writer(s): Robert Dylan

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@FerryBB

Geweldig nummer, net zoals het hele album. Na 1 track gehoord te hebben op de radio, heb ik het album blind gekocht, en daar dan ook totaal geen spijt van. Wat een lekkere sound.

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Ze waren zo onwijs goed op Parkpop!

@Tenenwasser

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One of 'the' best live performances I've seen. Come back to Sin city soon guys! ;-)

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@sanneke4x25

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@sjaan45

Echt een lekker nummertje!

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