Eyelids
The Dodos Lyrics
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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
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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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