About the song
Manfred Mann’s “Blinded by the Light” is a classic rock anthem that captivates listeners with its energetic vibe and vivid lyrics. Originally released in 1976 as part of their album “The Roaring Silence,” the song was written by Bruce Springsteen, who penned it for his album “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” in 1973.
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, led by keyboardist Manfred Mann, took Springsteen’s folk-rock original and transformed it into a dynamic rock track. Their rendition featured powerful vocals, intricate instrumentation, and a distinctive synthesizer riff that became iconic.
“The Roaring Silence,” the album that includes “Blinded by the Light,” was a commercial success for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. The song itself reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, marking a significant achievement for the band and introducing them to a global audience.
The lyrics of “Blinded by the Light” narrate a series of surreal and introspective images, propelled by a catchy chorus that became a sing-along anthem. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band’s interpretation added layers of depth and complexity to Springsteen’s original composition, showcasing their prowess as musicians and arrangers.
Over the years, “Blinded by the Light” has remained a staple on classic rock radio stations and playlists, appreciated for its musical innovation and lyrical intrigue. Its enduring popularity speaks to its universal appeal and the lasting impact of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band’s interpretation.
For fans of classic rock and admirers of Bruce Springsteen’s songwriting, “Blinded by the Light” stands as a testament to the transformative power of interpretation in music. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band’s rendition continues to resonate with listeners, ensuring its place in the pantheon of rock classics.
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Lyrics
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Madman, drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer with a teenage diplomat
In the dumps with the mumps
As the adolescent pumps his way into his hat
With a boulder on my shoulder, feelin’ kinda older
I tripped the merry-go-round
With this very unpleasin’, sneezin’ and wheezin’
The calliope crashed to the ground
The calliope crashed to the ground!
But she was blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Some silicone sister with a manager mister
Told me I got what it takes
She said, “I’ll turn you on sonny to something strong
Play the song with the funky break”
And go-kart Mozart was checkin’ out the weather chart
To see if it was safe outside
And little Early-Pearly came by in his curly-wurly
And asked me if I needed a ride
Asked me if I needed a ride!
But she was blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
She got down, but she never got tired
She’s gonna make it through the night
She’s gonna make it through the night
But, mama, that’s where the fun is
But mama, that’s where the fun is
Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun
But mama, that’s where the fun is
Some brimstone, baritone, anticyclone, rolling stone
Preacher from the East
Says, “Dethrone the dictaphone, hit it in its funny bone
That’s where they expect it least
And some new-mown chaperone standin’ in the corner
Watchin’ the young girls dance
And some fresh-sown moonstone was messin’ with his frozen zone
Remind him of romance
The calliope crashed to the ground!
But she was blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(Indians in the summer with a teenage diplomat) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(In the dumps with the mumps) blinded by the light
(As the adolescent pumps his way into his hat) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(I tripped the merry-go-round) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(With this very unpleasin’, sneezin’ and wheezin’) blinded by the light
(The calliope crashed to the ground) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(And throws his lover in the sand) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(And some bloodshot, forget-me-not said daddy’s within earshot) blinded by the light
(Save the buckshot, turn up the band) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
blinded by the light
(Told me I got what it takes) revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
(She said, “I’ll turn you on, son, into something strong”)
She got down but she never got tired
She’s gonna make it through the night