Coming of Age... · Track 1
Blinded By The Lights
3:59
The song
“Blinded by the Lights” was conceived as one emotional story seen from two different sides.
Story Behind the Song — This Perspective
Ilajna’s Version looks at the same emotional distance from the other side. Her world has its own lights, its own distractions and its own reasons for silence.
Read the full story of Blinded By The Lights on Keviv Ardnahc’s site.
Lyrics
Ooh Yeah Everybody's looking At the lights You're staring at the skyline, chasing something new Never saw somebody quietly watching you Everybody knew your name before you walked inside I was in the back just smiling with my eyes You were chasing fireworks lighting up the sky I was watching every colour dancing in your eyes I knew you were searching Though you'd never say So I kept a little hope You'd look my way Rumours came Rumours went Everybody had opinions Still I'd save A little space Just in case you'd finally listen You're blinded by the lights Every Friday night Everybody knew your name I just hoped One day You'd remember mine. Ooh Blinded by the lights You were always laughing louder than the room Trying to outrun a silence I already knew Every little victory faded with the dawn Still I'd wait beside you after everyone had gone You never had to promise Never had to try Somehow I could read the questions Hiding in your eyes Maybe love Isn't louder Than the world outside Maybe love Is simply waiting Patient through the night Ooh You're blinded by the lights Trying to catch forever In a single night Everybody knew your name But I knew your heart When every light faded I was there Right from the start The fireworks are over The city's still awake This time You finally Looked my way
Another perspective
Keviv's VersionKeviv’s perspective on Blinded By The LightsHear the full song
This recording appears on Coming of Age..., by Keviv Ardnahc and Ilajna Avatsavirs.
Credits and release
- Artist
- Ilajna Avatsavirs
- Lyrics / writing
- Keviv Ardnahc
- Released
- Producer
- Keviv Ardnahc