Behind Blue Eyes is a song by the Who, and was released in 1971 as a single, and was the second single in their fifth album, Who's Next? It was written by Pete Townshed, The Who's guitarist and vocalist, and has been covered many times, by bands such as Bryan Adams and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. This song begins with smooth guitar, and is soon followed by soft vocals. A bass is soon added and drums later, creating the fantastic crescendo, though soft, that could pulverize even the toughest of meats. There is much speculation out there on what this song means, but to me, it's about self-loathing and revulsion. I think he's talking to himself, and telling himself that no one can understand him, and no one ever will.
