"Blinded By the Sun" by Everlast tells the story of a woman named Alabama. She hails from a small town near Savannah in West Virginia. The lyrics describe her troubled past, as she reveals that she killed a man in Atlanta who abused her and was an alcoholic. He claimed to love her, but his actions contradicted his words. In retaliation, Alabama hit him with a hammer while he was asleep. After this incident, Alabama sells her car and purchases a gun, consequently becoming a fugitive from the law. The song refers to "Johnny Law," an informal term for the police, who are chasing her. The lyrics also mention the consequences of her actions, with broken bottles and the resulting damage. Despite her tumultuous past, Alabama presents herself as sweet and attractive. She discloses that she is a Cancer, referring to her zodiac sign. She is en route to New York City in hopes of finding work as a dancer. It is at this point that Alabama asks the narrator if she can hitch a ride with him, leaving him pondering the decision. The song then mentions Grandma, who possesses an Uzi (a type of submachine gun) that weighs a ton. This emphasizes the idea that violence and chaos run through Alabama's family. The lyrics also express a sense of being blinded by the sun, metaphorically referring to the way we can become blind to the world's hardships or deceived by appearances. The narrator reflects on his own reality and seeks mercy and forgiveness from the Lord for the things he has done. The song implies that the narrator has also experienced a loss of sanity or clarity due to the events surrounding Alabama. The repetition of being blinded by the sun reinforces the idea of being deceived or blinded by illusions. Overall, "Blinded By the Sun" portrays a dark and troubled tale of a woman's past, the consequences she faces, and the impact it has on those around her.
