Blinded by the Lights

The Streets

About Blinded by the Lights

"Blinded by the Lights" is a song by English alternative hip hop group The Streets and written/produced by Mike Skinner. It was released in September 2004 as the third single from the group's second album A Grand Don't Come for Free. The song reached number ten on the UK Single Chart and was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.


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2005
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That's the one, oy
How did he not find the baggy, with his hand in my shoe?
Way too close for me, oh well at least they allowed me through
Should be a good night in here, Ramo in the main room
People keep pushing me though, no reception on the phone
And I'm thinking

Lights are blinding my eyes

They said they'd be here they said, they said in the corner
And I'm thinking

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

These look well speckly, bit of green and blue
Threes is well cheap though, so I'll take three if I need to
Right I'm on the plan, I wish the bouncers would go away
Borrow water off this man, here goes nothing OK
And I'm thinking

Lights are blinding my eyes

That's proper rank, that tastes like hairspray
And I'm thinking

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

I hate coming to the entrance, just to get bars on my phone
You have no new messages, so why haven't they phoned?
Menu, write message, so where are you and Simone?
Send message, Dan's number, where've they gone?
And I'm thinking

Lights are blinding my eyes

Why's the message pending? where the f*ck are ya?
And I'm thinking

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

Hmm, brandy or beer? Water's a good idea
Wish that bar lady'd appear and come serve over here
Where the f*ck could they be? still not over in the corner
This nights a tragedy, I keep thinking I saw her
And I'm thinking

Lights are blinding my eyes

No that's not them, that's not them either
And I'm thinking

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

I'm still not feeling anything, this has got to be a dud
It's been ages since I necked it, and smoked six tabs to the nub
Belly's not even tingling, I just feel a bit pissed
No-one looks like mingling, I can't see her or him
And I'm thinking

Lights are blinding my eyes

I'm gonna do another I think, Yeah, one more, these are shit
And I'm thinking

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

These toilets are a piss take, queue's bigger than the door
Gotta get rid of this pill taste, what are they chattin' so much for?
Glad I'm not a girl in this place, they'll be here 'til dawn
Sure my belly's tingling a bit, somethings happening I'm sure
And I'm thinking

Lights are blinding my eyes

Maybe I shouldn't have done the second one, I feel all fidgety and warm

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

Whoa, everything in the room is spinning, I think I'm going to fall down
My heart's beating to quick, I'm fucking tripping out
I wonder whether they got in, turned away no doubt
Who cares, there is a tune coming in, that one noise is like
I'm thinking

Lights are blinding my eyes

My eyes are rolling back, I'm rubbing my thighs with my hand
And I'm thinking

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

Yeah yeah they cheer
Can they see my hand in the air?
Need to wave 'em over here
Swear Simone's kissing Dan
My head is twisted sever, body's rushing everywhere
They could have texted me when they were near, but I'm fucked and I don't
Care

Lights are blinding my eyes

What was I thinking about? Ah who cares, I'm mashed

People pushing by, and walking off into the night

Totally fucked, can't hardly fucking stand
This is fucking amazing

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The Streets

The Streets were an English hip hop and UK Garage project from Birmingham, England, led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner and has included several other contributors, most notably drummer Johnny Drum Machine, vocalist Kevin Mark Trail and the Italian-American beatmaker Leroy. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL GEOFFREY SKINNER

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Blinded by the Lights" is a song by "The Streets" that falls under the genres of alternative hip hop, UK garage and electronica.
Album Information
This track is from their second album, "A Grand Don't Come for Free," which released on May 17, 2004.
Song Inspiration
"Blinded by the Lights" was inspired by a night of clubbing, and it's about the experience of being under the influence or high on ecstasy.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, showing its commercial success.
Music Video
The music video for "Blinded by the Lights" was shot in an actual night club with real patrons, adding an authentic feel to the vision of the song.
Band Composition
"The Streets" is a British music project led by Mike Skinner. For "Blinded by the Lights", Mike was the key lyricist, vocalist and producer.
Cultural Impact
The track has been featured in several movies, including 'The Social Network' and 'Harry Brown,' and in a number of TV series, like 'Misfits' and 'The Inbetweeners,' showing its widespread appeal and cultural impact.
The Streets' Innovation
The Streets have been credited for creating a unique blend of garage, hip hop, rap, and UK bass music, with Skinner's distinct vocal style and gritty, relatable lyrics. "Blinded by the Lights" is a prime example of this innovative style.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised for its narrative storytelling, capturing the disorientation and detachment felt during a night out.
Accolades
The album "A Grand Don't Come for Free", which features "Blinded by the Lights", was nominated for the 2004 Mercury Music Prize, an award given to the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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