1) All Eyes are a dark dr… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named All Eyes.
1) All Eyes are a dark dreamgaze indie rock band from Minneapolis.
2) All Eyes are Chicago-based pop-punk band with a release on Jumpstart Records.
3) All Eyes were a UK boyband. The released a single titled 'She's A Vision'.
If Only
All Eyes Lyrics
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It's a lie say no more
Caught a glimpse of the part worth trying for
If only you were real
If only you were real
Called off the search
Once believed in that kindness
Lit up under moonlight
If only you were real
If only you were real
If only you were real
If only you were real
The lyrics of "If Only" by All Eyes convey the message of longing and unfulfilled desire. The singer seems to be talking to someone who they have a great interest in but can never have. The first line, "It's in your eyes say no more," implies that the person the singer is addressing is communicating something through their eyes, but the singer wants them to stop and not give any indication of their feelings. The second line, "It's a lie say no more," could mean that the person is not really interested in the singer, or that they are lying about their feelings. The third line, "Caught a glimpse of the part worth trying for," suggests that despite the uncertainty, the singer sees something worthwhile in pursuing this person.
The repetition of the lines, "If only you were real," emphasizes the fantasy-like nature of the singer's desires. This could mean that the person the singer is interested in is unattainable or does not exist at all. The fourth and fifth lines, "Called off the search/ There was nothing I could do," indicate that the singer has given up on finding love or the object of their desire. However, they still hold out hope for this unlikely love, making the statement, "Once believed in that kindness/ Lit up under moonlight."
Overall, "If Only" conveys feelings of longing, uncertainty, and the struggles of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's in your eyes say no more
I can tell by your expression that something is off, so you don't need to say anything more.
It's a lie say no more
I don't believe what you're telling me, so there's no need for you to continue lying.
Caught a glimpse of the part worth trying for
I saw something in you that I thought was worth pursuing, and I'm interested in exploring that further.
If only you were real
I wish that you were a real, tangible part of my life, but unfortunately you're not.
Called off the search
I gave up looking for something that I thought I wanted because I realized it was fruitless.
There was nothing I could do
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't change the situation or the outcome.
Once believed in that kindness
I used to have faith in people and their inherent goodness, but something has caused me to lose that belief.
Lit up under moonlight
There was something about the night that made everything seem more magical and illuminated, but that feeling didn't last.
If only you were real
I still wish that you were a real part of my life, even though I know it's not possible.
If only you were real
I can't help but keep wishing that you were actually a tangible presence in my life.
Contributed by Adalyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.