At age 20, he started composing music by making beats on his laptop and releasing them for free online. After gaining a small following from making beats, Eyedress was introduced to Filipino singer Skint Eastwood, and they collaborated on the song "Biolumine". The song earned him attention from a French label which pushed for him to make an album, which then earned him a record deal with Abeano Records, a subsidiary of XL Recordings. On December 2, 2013, he released his debut extended play Supernatural, which he recorded in his bedroom using FL Studio.
Eyedress released his debut mixtape, Hearing Colors, as a free digital download on April 11, 2014. He released his second EP, Egyptian Night Club to SoundCloud on July 27, 2014. In September 2014, he released the single "Polo Tee" as a tribute to American record producer DJ Rashad. He released his first mixtape after leaving XL Recordings, "Shapeshifter", in 2015.
He signed to Lex Records in 2016: releasing his debut studio album "Manila Ice" the following May. That was followed by "Sensitive G" in November 2018.
Eyedress relocated to Los Angeles from Manila and began recording new songs at his home in Silver Lake.
In late 2019 and early 2020, the first singles from Eyedress' third studio album Let's Skip to the Wedding were released. These included "Jealous" and "Romantic Lover" which became viral hits on TikTok. "Jealous" was certified gold in Australia, Canada, Poland and the USA in 2021, and platinum in the USA in March 2022. "Romantic Lover" was certified gold in the USA in April 2022. The album itself was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and "Let's Skip to the Wedding" was finally released on August 7, 2020.
His next album, Mulholland Drive, was released on August 27, 2021. In September 2021, shortly after the album release, the first single from Mulholland Drive, "Something About You" went viral in the US with Rolling Stone citing the track as the fastest-rising song on American streaming services for the week ending September 23. In January 2022, Eyedress was ranked at number 35 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. "Something About You" was certified gold in the USA in May 2022. The album was nominated for Libera Award for Marketing Genius.
Eyedress teamed up with Filipino American artist named Zzzahara and announced their debut album together as The Simps. The album, Siblings, was released by Lex Records on February 14, 2022. The tracklist includes "Tesla," the album's first track as wells as the songs "Miss Fortunate" from 2019 and "On Fye" from 2020. The two related over their Filipino background and shared taste in music. Zzzahara soon started playing guitar in the group thereafter.
In April, 2022 Eyedress played Coachella festival with his new band debuting new material from his forthcoming album his fifth studio, Full Time Lover.[24] The album was released on August 26, 2022. It the track list consists of 28 tracks of hip-hop, post-punk and shoegaze. Shortly after the album, Eyedress released a cover of Blur's "Song 2" and he featured on Nosaj Thing track "Different Life" from the album Continua.
On October, 5 2022 an Eyedress remix of Fly Anakin, Pink Siifu & Fousheé's track "L's" was released. The next day Eyedress performed live at Elsehwere in Brooklyn headlining a Lex Records event which also included performances by Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin.
A remix of Full Time Lover track "House of Cards" by Kevin Shields was released as part of the Lex-XX remix series on January 23, 2023. RCA Records released "Flowers & Chocolate", his first single for a major label with a music video directed by Eddie Huang on February 13. In March, the RIAA upgraded certification for "Jealous" to 2x Platinum and "Romantic Lover" to Platinum.
Let's Skip to the Wedding
Eyedress Lyrics
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It′s about that time
Let's skip to the wedding
Let′s stay past the ending
You got that look in your eyes
It's about that time
Let's skip to the wedding
Let′s stay past the ending
I′m gonna be good to you
If you're just good to me
Imma be good to you
If you′re good to me
You got that your look in your eyes
It's about that time
Let′s skip to the wedding
Let's stay past the ending
You got that look in your eyes
It′s about that time
Let's skip to the wedding
Let's stay past the ending
The lyrics of Eyedress's song Let's Skip to the Wedding speak to a sense of commitment and devotion to another person. The opening line, "You got that look in your eyes," suggests a strong emotional connection between the singer and their loved one. The repetition of the phrase "It's about that time" reinforces this feeling of inevitability, as if the two are meant to be together and have come to a point where a wedding is necessary.
The line "Let's stay past the ending" is particularly interesting, as it implies a desire for the relationship to be everlasting. Even if the traditional endpoint of a wedding has passed, the singer wants to continue their commitment to their partner. This also shows a level of defiance towards societal norms, as weddings are often seen as the culmination or goal of a relationship.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer emphasizes their willingness to be good to their partner, as long as the same is reciprocated. The repetition of the main refrain "Let's skip to the wedding," reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to make a long-term commitment to their loved one.
Overall, the lyrics of Let's Skip to the Wedding paint a picture of a deeply emotional and committed relationship, one that is willing to defy societal norms in order to achieve long-lasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
You got that look in your eyes
The singer notices a certain expression or feeling conveyed through the other person's eyes
It's about that time
The singer believes that the moment is appropriate or right for a specific action to take place
Let's skip to the wedding
The singer suggests avoiding the traditional dating process and going straight to marriage
Let's stay past the ending
The singer suggests going beyond the typical conclusion or ending of a relationship or situation
I'm gonna be good to you
The singer promises to treat the other person well
If you're just good to me
The singer expects reciprocity and mutual respect in order to maintain a positive relationship
Imma be good to you
The singer repeats the commitment to treat the other person well
If you're good to me
The singer reiterates the importance of mutual respect and reciprocity in maintaining a positive relationship
Writer(s): Idris Vicuna
Contributed by Kylie J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
destinie ..
on Used to Be Good Friends
its so weird because its so relatable . me and my sf michael were so close and now he hangs out with his new friends. i hate this shit man.
steve
on Cocaine Sunday
*smokes* wow nice fuckin song budday(: