The song 'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd portrays a sense of longing and desperation for love and connection. The lyrics describe feeling lost and empty without the presence of the person they trust, using metaphors like being blinded by lights to convey the overwhelming impact of their absence.
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Themes
Loneliness and longing
• I can't see clearly when you're gone
• I've been on my own for long enough
Desire and trust
• Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
• Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe
Urgency and time
• So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh
• I'm running out of time