Blind Eye

The lyrics describe human desire as powerful but unpredictable. At first, desire seems exciting and full of force, yet also fragile and capable of blinding a person. The speaker then recalls seeking an open-sea place and committing himself to the sun. This brings a period of happiness, but the sun disappears, and his confidence gives way to uncertainty about what his life means. He ends by admitting that, whatever his questions or cautions, he is still human.

The comparisons to sunrise, night, and a rainstorm make desire seem larger than ordinary experience: it can be bright, dark, or fierce. Calling it “weaker than a moment” suggests that it can also vanish quickly, while “hot as any fire” emphasizes its intensity. The “blind eye” implies a failure or refusal to see clearly. The sun may represent hope, purpose, or a source of happiness; when it is gone, the speaker feels lost.

The song does not explain exactly what the desire is directed toward, or why the sun disappears. The speaker’s pledge could be a sincere search for meaning, a temporary escape, or an attempt to build his life around one source of joy. His final admission is both humble and resigned: he recognizes his human limitations but does not claim to have solved them.