Blinded By Love
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
The queen of the Nile
She laid on her throne
And she was drifting downstream
On a barge that was burnished with gold
Royal purple the sails
So sweetly perfumed
And poor Mark Antony's
Senses were drowned
And his future was doomed
He was blinded by love
He was blinded by love
The Philistines paid
For Samson's blind rage
The secrets that two lovers share
Should never have been betrayed
He was blinded by love
He was blinded by love
Now it's no use crying or weeping
You better lock up your soul for safe keeping
Promise me
The poor Prince of Wales
He gave up his crown
All for the trivial pursuit of
A parvenu second-hand lady
So lovers beware
If you lose your heart
Careful now, don't lose your mind
Don't mortgage your soul to a stranger
Don't be blinded by love
Don't be blinded by love
Blinded by love, Blinded by love
Blinded By Love
The Rolling Stones' "Blinded By Love" stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-1960s rock and roll energy, delivered with their signature swagger and blues-inflected guitar work. Recorded during a prolific period that saw them refine their sound into a distinct identity, the track showcases Mick Jagger's charismatic vocals and Charlie Watts' steady rhythm, hallmarks of the group's early catalog. While often associated with their 1966 debut album, this specific recording appears in later compilations such as "The Rolling Stones Box Set" and "Grrr!", reflecting its enduring status as a staple of their live and studio performances. The song captures the raw, unpolished excitement of the era, serving as a powerful reminder of the band's ability to blend classic rock structures with their own unique, rebellious spirit. It remains a defining track that illustrates the Stones' transition from cover bands to original rock innovators.