Snowblind
Styx
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Mirror, mirror on the wall The face you've shown me scares me so I thought that I could call your bluff But now the lines are clear enough Life's not pretty even though I've tried so hard to make it so Mornings are such cold distress How did I ever get into this mess I'm snowblind, can't live without you So fine I just can't get away Now I'm snowblind, snowblind, snowblind Harmless and innocent you devil in white You stole my will without a fight You filled me with confidence, but you blinded my eyes You tricked me with visions of Paradise Now I realize I'm Snowblind, can't live without you So fine I just can't get away Now I'm snowblind, snowblind, snowblind Mirror, mirror I confess I can't escape this emptiness No more reason to pretend Here comes that same old feeling again Snowblind, can't live without you So fine I just can't get away Won't you throw me a lifeline I'm going down for the third time I'm snowblind, and I can't get away
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Written by: DENNIS DE YOUNG, JAMES VINCENT YOUNG
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Snowblind" is a song by the American rock band, Styx. It came out as part of their tenth studio album, 'Paradise Theatre', which was released in January 1981.
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ComposerThe song was written by Styx band members James "J.Y" Young and Dennis DeYoung.
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ControversyThis track made headlines because of alleged backward masking, with critics claiming that it contained hidden pro-Satanic messages when played in reverse. However, the band denied these allegations.
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CensorshipThe controversy led some groups to advocate for the censorship of "Snowblind" on radio stations and retail locations, particularly in religious communities.
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Important ThemeIts lyrics – though many interpret them as referring to cocaine use – have also been interpreted as highlighting the struggles and isolation of an individual dealing with drug addiction.
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Live PerformancesEven with the song’s controversy, “Snowblind” is a fan favorite and has continued to be a part of Styx's live setlist over the decades.
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Chart Performance"Paradise Theatre", the album 'Snowblind' features on, reached No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, making it the band's only album to top the charts.
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Styx BandMajor contributors to the mid to late 20th-century rock music era, Styx became renowned for their fusion of hard rock and progressive elements with strong vocal harmonies, making songs like 'Snowblind' stand out.
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Change in Music Direction"Snowblind" and its parent album signaled a shift in Styx's music towards more theatrical elements and concept albums, compared to their earlier, more straightforward rock efforts.
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For the RecordDespite the controversy around the song, Styx members have consistently maintained that "Snowblind" is a cautionary tale against cocaine use rather than an endorsement of it.
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