Eye To Eye
Asia (Rock) Lyrics
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On a faded video
I don't want to turn the clock back
To the way it used to go
Can you give me any reasons
Why I made this sacrifice?
When you thought you walked on water
Cause we don't see eye to eye
Cause we don't see eye to eye
Eye
I don't want to be a memory
Just another anglophile
I would never learn your language
Could it be there's no more time
Is there any reason talking
Bout your crazy point of view?
You can't even try to answer
The questions that I put to you
Cause we don't see eye to eye
Cause we don't see eye to eye
Cause we don't see eye to eye
Cause we don't see eye to eye
The lyrics of "Eye To Eye" by the rock band Asia express a clear disagreement between two parties who have opposing views, who cannot come to a middle ground or a compromise. The first stanza speaks about not wanting to relive the past or hold onto memories, indicating that the singer has moved on and is not interested in revisiting past feelings or events. The second part of the stanza talks about the other person's unrealistic expectations in the past, stating that they were skating on thin ice and the singer could not meet those expectations.
The second stanza broadens the conflict by suggesting that the two parties have a fundamental difference in the way they see the world or interact with it. The singer is not interested in learning the other person's language, indicating a lack of interest in understanding their perspective. They then question the rationality or coherence of the other person's beliefs by saying that they have a "crazy point of view" but cannot even answer questions about it. The chorus repeats that they don't see "eye to eye," but the song concludes on this note of uncertainty, asking if there is still time to reconcile or if the divide is too great.
In summary, "Eye To Eye" speaks to an irreconcilable difference between two people who have gone their separate ways. It highlights the difficulty of communication and understanding between people with opposing views, and the challenges of finding common ground.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to see your picture
On a faded video
I don't want to be reminded of you through a poor quality image or video.
I don't want to turn the clock back
To the way it used to go
I don't want to go back to the way things were between us.
Can you give me any reasons
Why I made this sacrifice?
Can you provide me with any justification for the pain or effort I endured for our relationship?
When you thought you walked on water
You were skating on thin ice
When you were overconfident and thought you had everything under control, you were actually in a dangerous or risky situation.
Cause we don't see eye to eye
Cause we don't see eye to eye
Eye
Our viewpoints or opinions on the situation are not aligned, and this is causing conflict or disagreement.
I don't want to be a memory
Just another anglophile
I don't want to be just a fleeting recollection in your mind or a characteristic that isn't actually true of me.
I would never learn your language
Could it be there's no more time
I wouldn't bother trying to understand you as it may be too late for our relationship to be salvaged.
Is there any reason talking
Bout your crazy point of view?
Is there any value in discussing your illogical or extreme perspective?
You can't even try to answer
The questions that I put to you
You aren't willing or capable of responding thoughtfully to the inquiries I present to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN KENNETH WETTON, GEOFF DOWNES
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