Green Eyes
Wavves Lyrics
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Green eyes, 'cause I'm a fool
I try running away
I'm just not fast enough
I'm just not fast enough
My, my own friends
Hate my guts
So what? Who gives a fuck?
Green eyes, I'd run away with you
Green eyes, 'cause I'm a fool
I try staying away
I'm just not man enough
I'm just not man enough
My, my own friends
Hate me
But I don't give a shit
Sky high
Will I fly high? Maybe
Soar high, soar right through it
Green eyes, I'd run away with you
Green eyes, 'cause I'm a fool
I try running away
I'm just not fast enough
I'm just not man enough
I would try and understand
I would try and understand
That I'm to blame
'Cause I'm so lame
I'm just not man enough
I'm just not man enough
My, my own friends
Hate me
But I don't give a shit
Fly high
Will I fly high? Maybe
Soar high, soar right through it
The lyrics of the song "Green Eyes" by Wavves depict insecurity and self-loathing, as the singer wishes he could escape with someone who has green eyes, implying that he is attracted to this person. He admits to being a fool and trying to run away from something that he cannot escape. The line "I'm just not fast enough" suggests that he cannot outrun his problems or feelings. Similarly, the line "I'm just not man enough" implies that he feels inadequate and weak.
The chorus repeats the same lines "Green eyes, I'd run away with you / Green eyes, 'cause I'm a fool / I try running away / I'm just not fast enough / I'm just not man enough," reinforcing the theme of wanting to escape but feeling powerless to do so. The bridge includes the lines "My, my own friends / Hate me / But I don't give a shit / Sky high / Will I fly high? Maybe / Soar high, soar right through it," which suggests that the singer is aware that he is disliked by those around him, but he remains indifferent. The idea of flying high and soaring through problems creates a sense of fantasy and escapism, suggesting that the singer is longing for an idealized world that may not be possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Green eyes, I'd run away with you
The person addressing someone with green eyes admits that they would run away with them if given the chance.
Green eyes, 'cause I'm a fool
The singer acknowledges that their infatuation with green eyes may be foolish.
I try running away
The singer has attempted to distance themselves from a situation or feeling.
I'm just not fast enough
The artist has been unsuccessful in running away from their problems or emotions.
My, my own friends
The artist is referring to their personal acquaintances.
Hate my guts
The singer's friends have a strong dislike for them.
So what? Who gives a fuck?
The singer expresses a feeling of apathy towards their friends' opinions of them.
I try staying away
The artist has attempted to stay away from a particular person or situation.
I'm just not man enough
The artist feels inadequate or insufficient in some way.
My, my own friends
The artist is referring to their personal acquaintances.
Hate me
The singer's friends have a strong dislike for them.
But I don't give a shit
The artist expresses that they do not care about their friends' opinions of them.
Sky high
The singer refers to the limitless possibilities of their future.
Will I fly high? Maybe
The singer is unsure of their future success or potential.
Soar high, soar right through it
The singer encourages themselves to overcome any obstacle in order to achieve success.
I would try and understand
The artist is considering attempting to understand a situation or person.
That I'm to blame
The artist acknowledges that they are responsible for a particular problem or issue.
'Cause I'm so lame
The singer views themselves as uncool or unimpressive in some way.
Fly high
The singer refers to the limitless possibilities of their future.
Will I fly high? Maybe
The artist is unsure of their future success or potential.
Soar high, soar right through it
The artist encourages themselves to overcome any obstacle in order to achieve success.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nathan Daniel Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lucifer777_
I miss you Green Eyes ❤️🔥
Always & Forever
@f7744dread388
Still hits just as good
@sammosaurusrex
chea
@berkesinanyetkin5722
I feel lonely listening to this. Never been the most outgoing guy, whenever some song mentions lack of friends or bad quality ones i feel it even though i always had some people by my side.
@cpgpeg
Bring it back, feels good
@DrMan-nh3bg
My God. This looks glorious.
@DaftMan117
This has to be one of my favorite songs from Wavves, I just recently went to a show last Thursday night at the ground here in Miami and they fucking played this song live!! That was chaotic as hell man, I couldn’t record it because of all the people moshing and pushing. I literally couldn’t miss this show for the world. I hope to see you guys for another round? please come back soon!!! <3
@cpgpeg
Ok that would have been hella fun!
@juanmireles1950
Hell yeah I hope they come to Arizona soon ‼️👍
@clownnookie
This album is so good I have the irrational urge to buy it a second time...