2005-2010
“…this is the sound of a band either rei… Read Full Bio ↴Autons
2005-2010
“…this is the sound of a band either reinventing electro-pop for a new generation or mutilating it within an inch of its life…”
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Different Eyes
Autons Lyrics
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Every second, every hour
But the eyes don't see
The eyes don't see
You're with me every single moment
But you're not with me
You're not with me
As I walk into the park
Digging up the yesterdays
The faces of my youth
Calling out to me
Calling out to me
People say you shouldn't go
To the place that you don't know
The basement of my head
Curiosity, curiosity
I'd stay home
If I thought that it would help me
Get away from you
Get away from you
I've tasted
Something I have never tasted
Now I cannot see
Now I cannot see
In the graveyard of my mind
Take a look and there you'll find
Some infidelity
But it wasn't me
But it wasn't me
Are we truthful? Are we scared?
Fully charged or unprepared
For anything we see?
This is not a dream
This is not a dream
And I must have ran, but I can't recall
Was it really me up there?
Was it really me up there?
As the days go by I have found the time
To see it all through different eyes
To see it all through different eyes
The Autons' song "Different Eyes" is a melancholic and introspective reflection on the feeling of being haunted by memories and emotions. The song revolves around two fundamental themes: the feeling of being constantly accompanied by a presence that is not tangible, and the need to reconcile with one's past experiences. The first verse, "I hear you, every second, every hour, but the eyes don't see, the eyes don't see/I feel you, you're with me every single moment, but you're not with me, you're not with me," sets up the theme of a presence that's close yet elusive, felt but not truly seen. The second verse centers around the idea of going back to one's old neighborhood or places where memories were formed to reconcile with the past, which can be liberating as much as it could be harrowing.
The chorus, "As the days go by I have found the time to see it all through different eyes," captures a hopeful note, with the singer suggesting that time and distance bring some perspective and that one can see their experiences with fresh eyes. The bridge, "And I must have ran, but I can't recall, was it really me up there," further strengthens the idea of the singer being disconnected from their past self, and questioning their subjective memory of their life's events.
Autons' "Different Eyes" is an evocative, deeply-felt meditation on coming to terms with one's past and finding new perspectives. Through its use of vivid, evocative lyrics, the song highlights the contradictions and struggles of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear you
I am aware of your presence
Every second, every hour
I am aware of your presence constantly
But the eyes don't see
But I am unable to physically see your presence
The eyes don't see
I am unable to physically see your presence
I feel you
I am connected to you emotionally
You're with me every single moment
You are with me all the time
But you're not with me
But you are not physically present with me
You're not with me
But you are not physically present with me
As I walk into the park
As I move forward in my life
Digging up the yesterdays
Looking back on my past
The faces of my youth
The people I knew when I was young
Calling out to me
Reminding me of my past
Calling out to me
Reminding me of my past
People say you shouldn't go
People advise against revisiting the past
To the place that you don't know
To unfamiliar places
The basement of my head
My subconscious mind
Curiosity, curiosity
My curiosity draws me to explore my subconscious mind
I'd stay home
I would avoid going outside
If I thought that it would help me
If I believed it would be beneficial
Get away from you
Escape from your hold on me
Get away from you
Escape from your hold on me
I've tasted
I have experienced
Something I have never tasted
Something unfamiliar to me
Now I cannot see
Now I am unsure of what I am experiencing
Now I cannot see
Now I am unsure of what I am experiencing
In the graveyard of my mind
In the place where my past memories are buried
Take a look and there you'll find
If you examine closely, you will see
Some infidelity
Doubt or distrust in myself
But it wasn't me
But it was not something I did intentionally
But it wasn't me
But it was not something I did intentionally
Are we truthful? Are we scared?
Do we tell the truth or do we hide from it out of fear?
Fully charged or unprepared
Are we ready or do we need to prepare more?
For anything we see?
For anything that comes our way?
This is not a dream
This is reality
This is not a dream
This is reality
And I must have ran, but I can't recall
I must have fled or escaped, but I cannot remember
Was it really me up there?
Did I actually experience that situation?
Was it really me up there?
Did I actually experience that situation?
As the days go by I have found the time
As time passes, I have been able to reflect
To see it all through different eyes
To interpret things in a new way
To see it all through different eyes
To interpret things in a new way
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