Eye to Eye
220 Volt Lyrics


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Playing with my torment heart
I know the games you like
Lead me to the precious part
And then turn out the light
Anybody, anybody there
My body's anybody there
My body's taking off
My mind is going nowhere

You're of a kind
I've seen that face before
I know, could be on video

Oh, you shake me up
'Cause we don't see eye to eye
And it breaks me up
'Cause we don't see eye to eye

Live a life by your every rule
You don't know how I feel
When I drop the mask of fools
My wounds begin to heal
Then you see me, then you see me fly
So you shoot me down
And ask me for an alibi

You're of a kind...

Chorus

You're of a kind...





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 220 Volt's song "Eye To Eye" describe a tumultuous relationship between two people who struggle to see things from the same perspective. The singer is torn between their desire for the other person and their frustration with their constant games and inability to understand their point of view. The song's opening lines convey this confusion and torment, with the singer feeling like their heart is being played with and their mind going nowhere.


The chorus emphasizes the main theme of the song, which is the disconnect between the two people's viewpoints. The line "we don't see eye to eye" is repeated several times, underscoring the fact that they can't reconcile their differences. The second verse illustrates the power dynamic at play, with one person living by their own rules and not understanding the other's feelings. However, when the singer reveals their true self, they are shot down and asked for an alibi, betraying a lack of trust in the relationship.


Overall, "Eye To Eye" is a song about a frustrating, toxic relationship where both parties struggle to connect and understand each other. It explores themes of emotional manipulation, power dynamics, and the consequences of not being able to see things from another person's perspective.


Line by Line Meaning

Playing with my torment heart
You enjoy toying with my troubled heart


I know the games you like
I am aware of the activities that you find entertaining


Lead me to the precious part
Guide me towards the valuable section


And then turn out the light
And then switch off the light


Anybody, anybody there
Is anyone present?


My body's anybody there
My physical body is present, but I am not fully conscious


My body's taking off
My physical body is beginning to leave or escape from this situation


My mind is going nowhere
My thoughts are not making any progress or development


You're of a kind
You possess a particular type of character


I've seen that face before
I have previously encountered your facial features


I know, could be on video
I recognize you from a video recording


Oh, you shake me up
You cause significant emotional distress within me


'Cause we don't see eye to eye
Our perspectives and opinions are not mutual or aligned


And it breaks me up
And it causes me intense emotional pain


Live a life by your every rule
You live according to your rules and expectations


You don't know how I feel
You are unaware of my emotions and experiences


When I drop the mask of fools
When I remove the facade of foolishness


My wounds begin to heal
My emotional wounds can begin to recover


Then you see me fly
Then I experience ecstasy or empowerment


So you shoot me down
But you quickly crush my newfound sense of freedom


And ask me for an alibi
And inquire about the reason or justification for my actions


Chorus
The repeated chorus emphasizes the pain and misaligned viewpoints within the relationship




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