88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993.… Read Full Bio ↴88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993. They play a style of hardcore punk, melodic hardcore, and punk rock. In 1993 they released their debut 7", Go Away. They released several albums, their last effort being a split album with Kid Dynamite. After disbanding in 1999, members Joe Principe and Dan Wleklinski went on to form punk rock band Rise Against. Denis Buckley currently sings in melodic hardcore band Explode and Make Up.
88 Fingers Louie reformed in 2009, but after some touring and the release of a live album, the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2011.

Members
Denis Buckley - Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
Mr. Dan Precision - Guitars, Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
John Contreras - Bass (2009-2011)
John Carrol - Drums, Vocals (1998-1999, 2009-2011)

Ex-Members
Dom Vallone - Drums (1993-1995)
Glenn Porter - Drums (1995-1998)
Joe Principe - Bass, Vocals (1993-1999)

In Your Eyes
88 Fingers Louie Lyrics

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When it first happened
It was started in between
Now it's taking over
And I can't keep my thought clean

Smile growing cold
Perfume getting stale

I can see it in your eyes
All the lies and alibies

I can see it in your eyes
All the lies and alibies

Happiness is standard
Only there is just, no way!

I was lost at sea
For 30 days!
Swollen now, and there's nowone to chart the course

I can see it in your eyes
All the lies and alibies

I can see it in your eyes
All the lies and alibies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 88 Fingers Louie's song "In Your Eyes" depict a relationship that has gone sour. The first verse suggests that the relationship started off well but has now turned into something that the singer can't control. The smile growing cold and perfume getting stale indicate that the feelings in the relationship are no longer genuine, and the singer can see the lies and alibis in their partner's eyes.

The second verse implies that the singer has lost their way in life and is searching for happiness. However, they can't find it because their partner is constantly lying to them. The line "happiness is standard, only there is just no way" suggests that the singer knows that happiness is a normal emotion in a relationship, but their current situation makes it impossible to achieve. The final lines of the chorus "I was lost at sea for 30 days, swollen now, and there's no one to chart the course" give the sense that the singer is at a loss for how to navigate their relationship.

Overall, the lyrics to "In Your Eyes" paint a painful picture of a relationship that has turned toxic. The singer feels trapped and unable to break free from the lies and alibis of their partner, making it impossible for them to find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

When it first happened
When this situation first started

It was started in between
It began as a problem between us

Now it's taking over
Now it's becoming a bigger issue

And I can't keep my thought clean
And I can't keep my mind from obsessing over it

Smile growing cold
Your smile is becoming less genuine

Perfume getting stale
Our relationship is no longer fresh or exciting

I can see it in your eyes
I can tell from your facial expressions

All the lies and alibies
That you're not being truthful about things

Happiness is standard
Feeling happy is normal and expected

Only there is just, no way!
But it seems impossible in this situation

I was lost at sea
I felt alone and helpless