1) an American five-pi… Read Full Bio ↴Whippersnapper is the name of at least two bands:
1) an American five-piece melodic punk band that formed in 1992 and disbanded in 2002
2) an English folk-rock "super-group" formed in 1984 and led by ex-Fairport fiddle player Dave Swarbrick
1) Whippersnapper was an American five-piece melodic punk band, formed in 1992 hailing from Atlanta GA. Their music was fast paced punk with a melodic touch, much in the vein of Lagwagon, Strung Out, etc. Whippersnapper released 3 albums in their career, the first released in 1998 and the last in 2002. Sometime shortly after their last album Whippersnapper unfortunately broke up, though few realized or heard about it. Whippersnapper has no official website and is listed as 'inactive' in the bands section of "Fueled by Ramen", their final record label.
http://www.myspace.com/whippersnappermusic
2) Whippersnapper was the name of an English folk/folk-rock supergroup formed in 1984, comprising ex-Fairport fiddle player Dave Swarbrick, present Fairporter Chris Leslie, alongside Kevin Dempsey and Martin Jenkins.
Blinded
Whippersnapper Lyrics
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Blinded by vision.
Blinded by touch.
Is that all you think there
Is this what you want?
Is this what you needed?
A body of warmth, borrowed for comfort.
And pushed to the side.
Used for a feeling.
Used for the night.
Abandoned for reasons that you'd rather hide.
Afraid to reveal them to even yourself.
What are you running from?
Late that night, your eyes were burning.
Left inside, a wound still open.
Close your eyes, you feel that yearning.
Trust subsides, you've lost that feeling.
Money's never gone.
You have to want it.
Some things you never lose.
You have to find them.
Somewhere along the way,
You paint the picture.
And if you wanna hear yourself,
You have to try then.
Blinded by sight.
Blinded by vision.
Is this what you want?
Is this what you needed?
Pushed to the side.
Used for a feeling.
Used for the night.
Abandoned for reasons that you'd rather hide.
Afraid to reveal them.
And what is it worth?
It keeps you from asking the question inside.
What are you running from?
Late that night, your eyes were burning.
Left inside, a wound still open.
Close your eyes, you feel that yearning.
Trust subsides, you've lost that feeling.
Late that night, your eyes were burning.
Trust subsides, you've lost that feeling.
The song Blinded by Whippersnapper talks about the fear of being vulnerable and open, which often leads to pushing people away and keeping oneself distant from others. The first verse of the song speaks about how the fear of not being accepted takes over and how people often end up being used and discarded for temporary comfort. The second verse talks about how people try to protect themselves from getting hurt, but they forget that in doing so, they lose trust and that feeling of comfort they once had with someone.
The chorus asks the listener to question their motives and desires – what is it that they really want and need? The lines “money’s never gone…you have to find them” suggests that the answer lies within us and that we must seek our own true desires.Whippersnapper tries to convey to their listeners that it is important to open up and be vulnerable instead of hiding the fears and emotions inside. It is important to come out of the shell and be true to oneself to truly understand what one wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Blinded by sight.
Unable to see beyond what’s in front of you.
Blinded by vision.
Obsessed with a particular objective, to the exclusion of other possibilities.
Blinded by touch.
Led by feelings over logic.
Is that all you think there
As if your existence is only meant for superficial sensations.
Is this what you want?
Asking if the current situation is truly what you desire.
Is this what you needed?
Questioning if this is what you require to find fulfillment.
A body of warmth, borrowed for comfort.
Finding temporary solace in someone else's presence.
And pushed to the side.
Being relegated to the background or dismissed altogether.
Used for a feeling.
Being utilized for a certain sensation without regard for anything else.
Used for the night.
Only good for a limited period of time.
Abandoned for reasons that you'd rather hide.
Being left behind without explanation or understanding.
Afraid to reveal them to even yourself.
Being scared of confronting the truth about your own motives or actions.
What are you running from?
Questioning the root cause of your behavior or emotions.
Late that night, your eyes were burning.
Indicating the physical toll of ignoring your own needs.
Left inside, a wound still open.
An emotional scar that hasn't fully healed.
Close your eyes, you feel that yearning.
Hoping to find a deeper sense of satisfaction through introspection.
Trust subsides, you've lost that feeling.
A sense of disillusionment with something or someone impactful.
Money's never gone.
The concept of wealth remains even if it's not readily available.
You have to want it.
You must have the drive to pursue financial stability.
Some things you never lose.
Certain important values or ideals remain constant.
You have to find them.
It's easy to forget what truly matters and thus requires effort to rediscover them.
Somewhere along the way,
At a certain point in life.
You paint the picture.
Craft your own destiny or narrative.
And if you wanna hear yourself,
To truly know yourself, you must actively seek introspection.
You have to try then.
Exploration and self-discovery takes effort and doesn't happen on its own.
Contributed by Lauren P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.