The band was started by Adam Baker in 2003 as a side project of the still active sister band Sunfold, formerly known as Sedona and headed up by lead guitarist Kenny Florence. Ace Fu Records signed Annuals in the fall of 2005 and then released their debut LP Be He Me on October 17, 2006. Annuals' sophomore album, Such Fun, was released on October 7, 2008.
They are frequently compared to the Arcade Fire, Animal Collective, and Broken Social Scene and are known for their intense live shows.
Bleary Eyed
Annuals Lyrics
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Something sweet in mind
But it's still your fingers in my back pocket
Makes me wonder why I sit here so tall
And why I run from the walls
Critters by the litter
Come gushing out my eyes
So, pour me a drink
And I'll spill this dark ink
I'll tell you it's all for you
But it ain't it's just my way of coping
With this bleary-eyed baby girl
Well, it's just my way of coping
With this bleary-eyed baby girl
Dying on my kitchen floor
But it ain't it's just my way of coping
With this bleary-eyed baby girl
Well, it's just my way of coping
With this bleary-eyed baby girl
Dying on my kitchen floor
The lyrics of Annuals’ song Bleary-Eyed tell a story of a person who is struggling to cope with the pain of losing someone. The song starts with the reference of green-leaf dawn, which implies a new beginning or a fresh start. However, the person is deeply hurting, and even the sweetest of thoughts cannot console them. The reference to the fingers in the back pocket seems like a symbol of love and support, yet it makes the person wonder why they struggle with standing tall and why they run from the walls.
The following lines speak of critters gushing out of the person's eyes like fears, yet they are worth the fright. It is a testament to the immense pain that the person is feeling. The singer then requests for a drink to spill their dark ink and share their feelings. They confess that they are struggling with a bleary-eyed baby girl dying on their kitchen floor, and they are merely trying to cope with the situation by saying it's all for you, even though it isn't.
Overall, the song speaks of grief and loss, and how it can leave a person feeling lost and confused, struggling to come to terms with reality. The lyrics are poignant, and the emotions portrayed through them are raw and intense.
Line by Line Meaning
Green-leaf dawn implies
The morning is fresh and new, full of promise and hope
Something sweet in mind
There's a feeling of happiness and contentment, a sense that things will be alright
But it's still your fingers in my back pocket
Despite the positive energy of the morning, the singer is still weighed down by memories of a past relationship
Makes me wonder why I sit here so tall
The artist is trying to stay strong and not let these memories bring him/her down
And why I run from the walls
The artist is afraid of confronting these memories and the emotions they bring up
Critters by the litter
Unpleasant memories and feelings that have built up over time
Come gushing out my eyes
The singer is overwhelmed by these emotions and can't hold back the tears
Like fears yet worth the fright
Although these emotions are scary and painful, they are also necessary for the artist to heal and move forward
So, pour me a drink
The artist is seeking temporary relief from these emotions
And I'll spill this dark ink
Writing and expressing these emotions is cathartic for the artist
I'll tell you it's all for you
The singer wants to believe that everything he/she is going through is for the sake of the other person
But it ain't it's just my way of coping
In reality, the artist is coping with his/her own emotions and trying to find a way to deal with them
With this bleary-eyed baby girl
The singer feels lost and overwhelmed, like a helpless child
Dying on my kitchen floor
The intensity of these emotions feels like it's killing the singer
But it ain't it's just my way of coping
Repetition emphasizes that the singer is really struggling to manage these emotions
With this bleary-eyed baby girl
The artist is still trying to put on a brave face, but is really struggling inside
Dying on my kitchen floor
The intensity of the emotions is overwhelming, and the artist feels like he/she might collapse at any moment
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Written by: ADAM TYLER BAKER
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