The song "Blind" by Hurts tells the story of a person who is still deeply affected by a past relationship. Since the day they left their partner, they continue to hear their voice and see their face everywhere, unable to escape the memories. However, the person realizes that every time they feel the presence of their ex-lover, they shut themselves off emotionally, becoming like a stone, because they are afraid to see that their former partner is happier without them. They depict their inner turmoil by expressing a desire to have their eyes cut out, wanting to be blind to all the reminders and pain associated with the past relationship. They express how the weight of the world has burdened them, making it difficult to hold their head up high. As a result, they ask people to turn away or ignore them if they happen to come across each other on the street. Despite the destruction caused in the relationship, the person acknowledges that with time, their heart will heal. They reach a point where they don't care if they never see their ex-partner again, suggesting a resignation and acceptance of the situation. In the chorus, the lyrics repeat the plea to have their eyes cut out and be left blind, emphasizing the intense desire to escape the pain and memories associated with the past relationship. The song also briefly touches upon the protagonist's plea to their partner, expressing that they didn't want to be alone and how seeing their ex with someone else would tear them apart. Overall, "Blind" captures the lingering emotions and struggles of someone who is unable to move on from a past relationship, still haunted by memories and longing for a sense of closure and healing.
