Corey Hart – Sunglasses At Night (Official Music Video)
Inspiration Behind Sunglasses at Night:
This song was spawn from a quirky studio moment when Corey Hart was recording his first album in London. As Corey began improvising lyrics while wearing a new pair of Ray‑Ban Wayfarers, the title Sunglasses at Night was conceived. Despite having enough material for the First Offense album, Sunglasses at Night was a last second addition.
Biblical Application:
From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[c] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). – Matthew 27:45-46.
Exegesis of Sunglasses at Night:
I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
Watch you weave then breathe your story lines
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
Keep track of the visions in my eyes
Corey was excited to dawn his brand-new pair of Ray-Bans. No one can tell exactly what you are looking at when wearing sunglasses. During this recording session, these Ray-Bans made Corey think better, seeing the vision for this song.
While, she’s deceiving me,
It cuts my security (has)
she got control of me
I turn to her and say
Referring to either an ex or a possessive friend. Finally, Corey had to speak his mind.
Don’t switch the blade on the guy in shades; oh no
Don’t masquerade with the guy in shades;
(oh no) (I can’t believe it)
You got it made with the guy in shades; oh no
Don’t mess with the guy in shades, Corey. Don’t wear them to be cool. Telling this woman that you’ve got it made.
I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
Forget my name while you collect your claim
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
See the light that’s right before my eyes
Two main reasons to wear sunglasses at night.
While she’s deceiving me,
she cuts my security (has)
She got control of me
I turn to her and say
Corey reached a point where he had to express how he really felt.
Don’t switch the blade on the guy in shades (oh no)
Don’t masquerade with the guy in shades
(oh no) (I can’t believe it)
(cuz) You got it made with the guy in shades (oh no)
A warning to not mess with Corey followed by a sense of appreciation for being with a famous singer.
While she’s deceiving me,
she cuts my security (has)
She got control of me
I turn to her and say
A set of repeating stanzas, letting out his frustration.
Don’t switch the blade on the guy in shades (oh no)
Don’t masquerade with the guy in shades
(oh no) (I can’t believe it)
don’t be afraid of the guy in shades
(oh No) (It can’t escape you)
(cus) You got it made with the guy in shades (oh no)
A firm message to his girlfriend.
I said
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
Winding down with a set of choruses about wearing sunglasses at night.
I say to ya now
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
Proud of his new Ray-Bans.
I cry to you
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
Explaining his rationale for wearing sunglasses at night.
Final Thoughts:
I have a rare condition known as iritis. From time to time, I have serious flare ups which force me to wear sunglasses at night to avoid straining my eyes. When I had emergency surgery on one of my eyes a decade ago, I had to wear special glasses for night like I was a senior citizen. I essentially have arthritis in my eyes. Subsequently, sunglasses are a necessary step to avoid permanently damaging my eyes and vision. This is one of the burdens I am forced to bear in life.
by Jay Mankus
