The song "Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind?" by Elvis Costello and The Attractions is a track from their album "Armed Forces" released in 1979. The lyrics of the song revolve around a complicated love triangle. The narrator is questioning their partner's true feelings and loyalty. They ask who their partner sees when their eyes are turned away, suggesting that they may be involved with someone else. The news of their partner's infidelity has spread throughout town, with other girls vying for attention and trying to be like them. The chorus, "You'd better make up your mind, Honey are you straight or are you blind?" emphasizes the narrator's frustration and confusion. They want their partner to clarify their intentions and decide whether they want to be in a committed relationship or continue with their questionable behavior. The narrator mentions a woman who is coming between them, indicating that their partner is giving her attention. However, the narrator reassures that they are not interested in her and remain devoted. They describe themselves as having their hands in their pocket and their face buried in a book, implying their disinterest in other women, even if they were provocative. The narrator continues to express their feelings of being ignored by their partner's fascination with this other woman. They feel like they are being pushed away as their partner's eyes are always drawn to the woman who has captured their attention. The narrator sarcastically portrays the woman as just one of many dolls that their partner is attracted to, but they feel the need to tear her apart. Overall, "Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind?" deals with themes of trust, jealousy, and the uncertainty of a relationship. It explores the frustration and insecurity that can arise when one partner is giving attention to someone else.
