Are You Blue or Are You Blind?
The Bluetones
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Sleep clouds disperse and settle on my bed Leave my eyes, but cling like cobwebs to my head It's like a book I never read All the dust inside my head Can't be bought and you can keep tomorrow Can't be saved, there ain't no flies on me Can't be caught, the plague that ate your soul Can keep away from me Down the evening rain falls Waltzing round my feet Paints reflections of the houses on my street Drawn out as the night draws in By the sound of laughing The smell of sin Can't be bought and you can keep tomorrow Can't be saved, there ain't no flies on me Can't be caught, the plague that ate your soul Can keep away from me Smile again for me As if you're going to say Nothing could have done all this Then gone away I may have just saved my life On a childish whim or a pretty rhyme Can't be bought and you can keep tomorrow Can't be saved, there ain't no flies on me Can't be caught, the plague that ate your soul Can keep away from me (x2)
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Written by: ADAM PATRICK DEVLIN, EDWARD DANIEL CHESTER, MARK JAMES MORRISS, SCOTT EDWARD MORRISS
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Are You Blue or Are You Blind?" is a song by English indie rock band The Bluetones.
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Creation DateThe song was written and recorded in 1995.
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First ReleaseInitially, "Are You Blue or Are You Blind?" was released as the band's debut single in the UK on Superior Quality Recordings in 1995.
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Commercial SuccessThough commercially less successful than their subsequent releases, the song established The Bluetones' presence in the British alternative rock scene.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released as a double A-side with "Slight Return" in 1996, a move that helped "Slight Return" climb to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the combined success of the double A-side, "Are You Blue or You Blind?" did not individually chart as high as "Slight Return".
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RecognitionThe song is often seen as an underrated classic from British indie-rock's '90s heyday, frequently celebrated for its driving rhythms and sharp, witty lyrics.
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Band's LineupThe band's line-up at the time of this song's recording consisted of vocalist Mark Morriss, guitarist Adam Devlin, bassist Scott Morriss, and drummer Eds Chesters.
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SongwritingThe song, like most of The Bluetones' early work, was written by the band as a whole.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are interpreted as a commentary on the uncertainty and confusion often associated with young adulthood.
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "Are You Blue or Are You Blind?" which features the band playing and several colourful visual effects. It was played on various music channels during the mid-90s.
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Song Style"Are You Blue or Are You Blind?" embodies The Bluetones' signature blend of indie rock with touches of Britpop, a popular genre in the UK in the mid-90s.
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Live Performances"Are You Blue or Are You Blind?" frequently featured in The Bluetones' live sets and is considered a fan favorite.
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Record ProductionJust like other tracks by The Bluetones, Hugh Jones was the producer of "Are You Blue or Are You Blind?".
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