After their initial formation in 2008, their debut album "Passive Me, Aggressive You" was released on the "Somewhat Damaged" label during September 2010. The single "Young Blood" debuted at number one on the New Zealand chart - the first New Zealand artist to do so in three years. On 6 December 2010, the BBC announced that The Naked and Famous had been nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll.
Their second album, 2013's In Rolling Waves, reached the top 5 on the New Zealand Albums chart, and top 15 on the Australian Albums and US Billboard Top Alternative Albums charts. Their following album, Simple Forms, was Xayalith and Powers' first release as a two-piece. Their fourth album, Recover, was released in 2020, and peaked at 19 on RMNZ's New Zealand Artist Albums chart.
Blinding Lights
The Naked and Famous Lyrics
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I been on my own for long enough
Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe
I'm goin' through withdrawals
You don't even have to do too much
You can turn me on with just a touch, baby
(I look around and) Sin City's cold and empty
I can't see clearly when you're gone
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night
Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
I'm runnin' out of time
'Cause I can see the sun light up the sky
So, I hit the road in overdrive, baby
Oh, Sin City's cold and empty
No one's around to judge me
I can't see clearly when you're gone
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night
Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
I'm just walking by to let you know
I can never say it on the phone
We'll never let you go this time
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night
Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
The Naked and Famous’s song “Blinding Lights” is about a person who has been lonely for a while and is trying to reach their lover or partner who is away from them. The song talks about how the person is going through withdrawal from affection, and how the absence of the lover makes everything around them cold and empty. The phrase “Blinding Lights” stands for the overwhelming emotions that the person is experiencing, and how much they long for the touch of their lover. The lines “You don't even have to do too much, you can turn me on with just a touch, baby” passionately express the longing for touch and affection that the person craves. The person is ready to go to great lengths to meet their lover.
The lyrics also convey the idea of trust, which is a crucial aspect of any relationship. The person sings, “Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust.” It indicates that the singer's relationship with their lover is strong, and they can seek comfort in their lover’s arms without any fear or hesitation. The song’s essence is about love, affection, and longing, which are universal emotions felt by people in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I been tryna call
The singer has been attempting to contact someone.
I been on my own for long enough
The singer has been alone for an extended period of time.
Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe
The singer is unsure of how to love and is hopeful that someone can teach them.
I'm goin' through withdrawals
The singer is experiencing symptoms of withdrawal, likely related to love or intimacy.
You don't even have to do too much
The singer doesn't need much from this person in order to feel fulfilled.
You can turn me on with just a touch, baby
The person has immense power over the singer and can elicit a strong physical response with minimal effort.
Sin City's cold and empty
The setting of Sin City is described as being devoid of warmth or company.
No one's around to judge me
There is nobody present to scrutinize or criticize the singer's actions.
I can't see clearly when you're gone
The absence of this person impairs the singer's ability to think or perceive things accurately.
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
The presence of bright lights has a disorienting effect on the singer, causing them to feel blinded.
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
The singer is sleepless without the physical presence or touch of this person.
I'm drowning in the night
The singer feels overwhelmed by the darkness, both literally and symbolically.
Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
The person is the sole source of comfort and security for the singer in their current emotional state.
I'm runnin' out of time
The singer is feeling pressured to act quickly in order to avoid losing this person forever.
Cause I can see the sun light up the sky
The passage of time is evident through the natural phenomena of the sunrise.
So, I hit the road in overdrive, baby
The singer is compelled to move quickly, perhaps in order to catch up to this person.
I'm just walking by to let you know
The singer is making an effort to communicate in person, rather than over the phone or through other means.
I can never say it on the phone
The singer is conveying that the magnitude of their feelings cannot be fully expressed through technological communication.
We'll never let you go this time
The singer is determined to hold onto this person, implying that they may have lost them before.
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leticiavital6123
Oh my gosh!
That unique sound, that squeaky guitar, Alisa's unmistakable voice ... You are awesome! Best version of the song, no doubt.
@maxmakes5329
I have been obsessed with this song for so long and now my favourite band have done a remarkable cover. You guys rock so much!
@chaimplumer6308
That explains why the words seemed so familiar.
@fabriziocastellani278
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@WickedlNl
Ye this is awesome summer drive song.
@javicov9118
... sad there ain't much reason to drive now... I'll try It with mario kart (^^)
@WickedlNl
@Javi Cov depends where u live ;) here the situation is under control and shops are slowly opening up. Hopefully rest of world goes back to normal in next few months.
@alextint5987
@WickedlNl Exist some places that you can drive. For example, Arizona have private roads for people and they can take rides
@anorganism8913
Even if you walk it's so fun.
@davinci6523
Great Song , and i find that this Group make it very very good .
I am a old Man . but like the Music from this Group for a long time .
They are great .
Go on now .
Greetings from Germany