In 'Sunglasses At Night' by Corey Hart, the singer metaphorically wears sunglasses at night to symbolize a barrier between them and someone who is deceiving and manipulating them. The sunglasses represent a shield against this person's control and a way to see through their facade, emphasizing the theme of maintaining one's identity and clarity in the face of deception.
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Themes
Deception and betrayal
• It cuts my security
• While she's deceiving me
• Has she got control of me?
Self-protection
• So I can, so I can
• Keep track of the visions in my eyes
• I wear my sunglasses at night
Vulnerability
• Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades, oh-no
• I can't believe it
• It kinda scared you