Blinded By Rainbows
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That He felt upon the cross
Did you ever feel the knife
Tearing flesh that's all so soft
Did you ever touch the night
Do you ever count the cost
Do you hide away the fear
Put down paradise as lost
Yeah you're blinded by rainbows
Watching the wind blow
Blinded by rainbows
Do you dream at night
Do you sleep at night
I doubt it
Did you ever feel the blast
As the Semtex bomb goes off
Do you ever hear the screams
As the limbs are all torn off
Did you ever kiss the child
That just saw his father shot
Do you ever shed a tear
As the war drags on and on
Do you ever touch the night
Or is it just another job
Do you fear the final hours
Put down paradise as lost
Yeah you're blinded by rainbows
And faces in windows
Blinded by rainbows
Do you dream at night
Do you sleep at night
I doubt it
Do you ever fear the night
Could it be the war is lost
Do you fear the final hour
Do you kneel before the cross
Mmm you're blinded by rainbows
Then watching the wind blow
Blinded by rainbows
Do you dream at night
Do you scream at night
Do you smell the fear
Is your concious clear
Are you caked in sweat
Are your clothes all wet
Do you see the light
Is the end in sight
See the face of Christ
Enter paradise
I doubt it
Blinded By Rainbows
Blinded By Rainbows stands as a vibrant example of The Rolling Stones' psychedelic experimentation during the mid-1960s. Released as a single, the track captures the band's transition from blues roots into more complex, hallucinogenic soundscapes. The recording features the distinctive interplay between Brian Jones and Keith Richards, showcasing the group's ability to blend rock energy with intricate studio textures. While often overshadowed by later classics, this song remains a significant song in their extensive catalogue, reflecting the creative ferment of that era. It highlights the band's willingness to explore unconventional themes and arrangements, contributing to their enduring legacy as innovators within the rock genre.