Behind Blue Eyes
The Who * Track #8 On Who’s Next (Deluxe Edition)
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Behind Blue Eyes by The Who
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The WhoWrited by
Pete TownshendAbout
Originally written for a Rock Opera, Lifehouse, which was never completed, Pete Townshend included this, and other material, on Who albums.
Lifehouse was a science fiction/apocalyptic story which included a part for a guru (based on Townshend’s relationship with Meher Baba. He is referenced in “Baba...
Behind Blue Eyes Lyrics
[Verse 1]
No one knows what it's like
To be the bad man, to be the sad man
Behind blue eyes
No one knows what it's like
To be hated, to be fated
To telling only lies
[Chorus]
But my dreams, they aren't as empty
As my conscience seems to be
I have hours, only lonely
My love is vengeance that's never free
[Verse 2]
No one knows what it's like
To feel these feelings like I do
And I blame you
No one bites back as hard
On their anger, none of my pain and woe
Can show through
[Chorus]
But my dreams, they aren't as empty
As my conscience seems to be
I have hours, only lonely
My love is vengeance that's never free
[Bridge]
When my fist clenches, crack it open
Before I use it and lose my cool
When I smile, tell me some bad news
Before I laugh and act like a fool
And if I swallow anything evil
Put your finger down my throat
And if I shiver, please give me a blanket
Keep me warm, let me wear your coat
[Outro]
No one knows what it's like
To be the bad man, to be the sad man
Behind blue eyes
Behind Blue Eyes Q&A
Who wrote Behind Blue Eyes's ?
Behind Blue Eyes was written by Pete Townshend.
Who produced Behind Blue Eyes's ?
Behind Blue Eyes was produced by Glyn Johns & The Who.
When did The Who release Behind Blue Eyes?
The Who released Behind Blue Eyes on Sat Nov 06 1971.