Goin' Blind

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About Goin' Blind

"Goin' Blind" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, written by Gene Simmons and Stephen Coronel; it is sometimes referred to as "Going Blind". The song originally appeared on the band's second album, 1974's Hotter Than Hell. The original working title for the song was "Little Lady". Sung by Simmons, "Goin' Blind" is the band's first ballad. The lyrics are about a 93-year-old man wanting to speak with a 16-year-old girl.


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2003
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And I know how it should be
There is nothing more for you and I
Some are young and some are free
But I think I'm goin' blind
Cause, I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah
Little lady, can't you see
You're so young and so much different than I
I'm ninety three, you're sixteen
Can't you see I'm goin' blind
Cause, I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah
Cause, I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah
You're much younger, can't you see
There is nothing more for you and I
I'm ninety three, you're sixteen
And I think I'm goin' blind
Yes, I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah

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A kiss is the act of pressing one's lips against the lips or other body parts of another person or of an object. Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, affection, respect, greeting, friendship and good luck, among many others. In some situations a kiss is a ritual, formal or symbolic gesture indicating devotion, respect or greeting, as in the case of spouses kissing at the conclusion of a wedding ceremony or national leaders kissing each other in greeting, and in many other situations. more »

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Written by: GENE SIMMONS, STEVE CORONEL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Goin' Blind" is a song by the American rock band Kiss from their second studio album, "Hotter than Hell," released in 1974.
Original Title
Originally, the song was titled "Little Lady" when the pre-Kiss band Wicked Lester recorded it.
Co-written by Band Members
The song was co-written by Kiss bassist Gene Simmons and Stephen Coronel while they were in Wicked Lester.
Album Performance
Despite the album "Hotter than Hell" not achieving immediate success, it later gained a cult following and "Goin' Blind" is now considered a classic.
Slow Ballad
"Goin' Blind" is a slow, heavy ballad, rare in the Kiss catalogue, particularly during the 1970s.
Unique Messaging
The song's lyrics depict a tragic romance between a 93-year-old man and an 18-year-old girl.
Live Performance
"Goin' Blind" was performed live for the first time in 1995 during the Kiss 'Unplugged' show. It later became a regular part of the band's setlist during their 'MTV Unplugged tour'.
Cover Versions
Several notable musicians have covered "Goin' Blind", including the Melvins on their album "Houdini" and Dinosaur Jr on the Kiss tribute album "Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved".
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Goin’ Blind" was released on the 1996 album "Kiss Unplugged".
Performed by Other Kiss Members
During the band's 2007 Hit n Run Tour, current Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer sang the song, marking the first time a Kiss member other than Simmons sang lead vocals on the song live.

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