I took a course in Hallelujah
I went to night school for the blues
I took some stuff they said would cool ya
But nothing seemed to light my fuse
But that’s all in the past
Like a check that’s in the mail
She was a tall whiskey glass
I was an old hound dog
That just loved to chase his tail
Until I met a blind man
Who taught me how to see
A blind man
Who could change night into day
And if I can
I’m gonna make you come with me
Because here come the sun
And we’ll be chasing all the clouds away
I’ve had some lovers like a joyride
Some things are never what they seem
My heaven’s turned into a landslide
Thank God I woke up from that dream
I met a blind man
Who taught me how to see
Blind man
Who could change night into day
And if I can
I’m gonna make you come with me
Because here comes the sun
And we’ll be chasing all the clouds away
The bee’s chase honey
And drink all the flowers dry
We’ll be saving us a little money
And if that doesn’t do it, yeah
I know the reason why
Don’t make no sense lighting candles
There’s too much moonlight in our eyes
I met a blind man
Who taught me how to see
Blind man
Who could change night into day
And if I can
I’m gonna make you come with me
Because here come the sun
Ain’t no surprise
Ain’t no doubt about it
Gonna open up my eyes
Searching for Light in the Blues
“Blind Man” by Aerosmith is a soul-stirring exploration of personal transformation and redemption. The lyrics narrate the journey of someone who has experimented with different ways to overcome pain and dissatisfaction, only to find that none of the conventional solutions work. The turning point comes with the appearance of a “blind man,” whose wisdom enables the narrator to truly “see”—to gain clarity and insight previously lacking. The recurring promise of chasing clouds away and welcoming the sun suggests hope, renewal, and the shedding of past regrets. The song’s bluesy undertones and metaphor-rich storytelling reflect the band’s signature style while delivering a message about finding light in unexpected places.
Song Credits
Artist: Aerosmith
Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Taylor Rhodes
Release Year: 1994
Label: Geffen Records