eyes in the dark
Piercing Gaze: Unveiling the Depths of Existential Struggle in 'Eyes in the Dark'
Lyrics
Tell me, what do you see, when your gaze falls on me
Taking a moment to inquire about what the observer perceives or feels when looking at the singer.
That's merely what you perceive
Highlighting that what the observer sees is not the complete truth or entirety of the singer's reality.
It gets so deep I stop breathing
Expressing a depth of emotion that becomes suffocating or overwhelming.
I feel your vision pierce the back of my head
Sensing an intense, penetrating scrutiny or observation from the observer, causing discomfort.
Intrusive late night thoughts
Describing intrusive and distressing thoughts occurring during late hours.
"Would they care if I'm dead"
Questioning whether others would care about the singer's well-being or existence.
Anxiety easily triggered like semi-autos with lead
Comparing the ease of triggering anxiety to the quick response of semi-automatic weapons firing bullets (lead).
I get stressed out, paranoid by the turn of a head
Feeling stressed and paranoid due to sudden movements or changes in the environment.
My tank is full, I'm overloaded
Metaphorically feeling emotionally overwhelmed and unable to handle more.
Was there an error when I was coded
Questioning whether there was an error in the singer's creation or existence.
Emotional magazine full, can't load it
Feeling emotionally exhausted or unable to process more emotional content.
My mind is going too fast need to slow it down
Expressing the need to slow down the rapid pace of thoughts.
The man in the mirror is looking at me
Seeing oneself in the mirror, possibly reflecting self-judgment or self-criticism.
And to be honest I'm too embarrassed to see him
Feeling ashamed or uncomfortable about one's own reflection in the mirror.
I know I was put on this earth for a reason
Believing there is a purpose for being on Earth but feeling impatient to fulfill it.
But can I hurry up, reach out and reach it
Expressing a desire to achieve their purpose quickly and effectively.
I'm taking this medication is it working?
Questioning the effectiveness of medication in addressing emotional issues.
Sometimes it's alright but sometimes I feel worthless
Experiencing moments of feeling alright but often feeling worthless.
Most of the time I just sit with a blank face staring at the walls, I'm hurting
Describing a prolonged state of emotional pain and distress.
(yeah)
Confirmation or emphasis on the emotional pain described earlier.
I said that I'm hurting
Reiteration of the emotional pain experienced.
My head playing with me, like this really is the worst game
Feeling as if one's own mind is playing the worst possible games with them.
Do they even care? Look I really cannot be certain
Expressing uncertainty regarding whether others care about the singer's situation.
Don't know which is worse and I'm either the cursed one
Feeling uncertain about whether being cursed or cursing others is worse.
Or maybe it is me that be doing all the cursing
Questioning whether the singer is the one causing their own misfortune.
(hey)
An exclamation possibly indicating realization or acknowledgment.
Hold back I'll be purging snakes
Expressing a desire to eliminate deceitful or harmful individuals from their life.
Yeah I think we need to talk it out
Feeling the need to have a conversation or dialogue about a situation.
But I'm getting tired of waiting
Feeling weary or exhausted from waiting for a resolution or change.
(ay)
An exclamation, possibly indicating acknowledgment or agreement.
On you not to make mistakes
Expressing a weariness from expecting others to not make mistakes.
I'm running out of words to say
Feeling a lack of words or expressions to convey emotions adequately.
I'm getting tired of discussing my feelings
Experiencing fatigue from repeatedly discussing emotions or feelings.
So I'm gonna save face stand, smile and wave
Opting to maintain a facade of normalcy despite inner turmoil.
Tell me, what do you see, when your gaze falls on me
Repetition of the initial query regarding the observer's perception.
That's merely what you perceive
Reiterating that what the observer sees is limited and not the entirety of the singer.
It gets so deep I stop breathing
Expressing the overwhelming depth of the situation causing a halt in breathing.
I feel your vision pierce the back of my head
Repetition of feeling intensely scrutinized or observed from behind.
Intrusive late night thoughts
Reiteration of distressing late-night thoughts about potential lack of care from others.
"Would they care if I'm dead"
Repetition of contemplating if anyone would care about the singer's well-being or existence.
Anxiety easily triggered like semi-autos with lead
Comparing the ease of triggering anxiety to the quick response of semi-automatic weapons firing bullets (lead).
I get stressed out, paranoid by the turn of a head
Feeling stressed and paranoid due to sudden movements or changes in the environment.</
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