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Eyelids
The Dodos Lyrics


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The best of these eyelids
Is where I keep
But I will not weep there 'til you arrive

With false compares
My heart is unprepared
For when I will see you when you arrive
I hope that you meet me when I arrive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Dodos' song "Eyelids" convey a sense of longing and anticipation for the arrival of someone special. The singer refers to their "eyelids" as a metaphor for a safe and comforting place where they keep their emotions, specifically their sadness or tears, until the arrival of this special person. This implies that the singer is excited to finally be with this person, but is holding back their emotions until they can share them together.


However, the singer mentions that their "heart is unprepared" for the arrival of this person, indicating that they are perhaps unsure or nervous about how things will play out. The use of the phrase "false compares" suggests that the singer may have been comparing their expectations to reality and perhaps realizing that they were not the same. Nonetheless, they still express hope that this person will meet them when they arrive.


Overall, the lyrics to "Eyelids" convey a mixture of emotions - excitement, nervousness, and hope - all centered around the idea of two people finally meeting and being together.


Line by Line Meaning

The best of these eyelids
The part of myself I cherish the most


Is where I keep
Is hidden within me


But I will not weep there 'til you arrive
But I won't let my emotions show until I see you in person


With false compares
By comparing you to others unfairly


My heart is unprepared
I am not emotionally ready


For when I will see you when you arrive
For the moment when I finally come face to face with you


I hope that you meet me when I arrive
I hope that you'll be there when I finally make it to where you are




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Comments from YouTube:

Arley Ollie

i never heard of this band. they are really good.

Nicholas Bedwell

If this song went on forever, I'd probably never stop listening. 

Kenneth Lipp

I weep every time then start it over again

Pall Maro

always a good sound so...thumbs up!

alxvc2

One of the best drums ever...

Yared Flores

I do not know yet why this music makes me almost cry. It touches me deep inside.

Emily M

this is my favorite of theirs lol. i wish it wasnt so short :(

Aran Jenkins

just discovered this band from the bonnaroo webcasts... big fan... wow... very cool music.

Briyana Butler

Love this short little song

Briyana Butler

The best of these eyelids Is where I keep But I will not weep there 'til you arrive With false compares My heart is unprepared For when I will see you when you arrive I hope that you meet me when I arrive

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