Since 2016, friends and producers Jean-Gabriel Becker and Susumu Mukai have… Read Full Bio ↴Since 2016, friends and producers Jean-Gabriel Becker and Susumu Mukai have been meeting for regular collaborative recording sessions at Sounds And Sons studio in Shoreditch.

Susumu Mukai, originally from Kanagawa, Japan, has been involved in diverse projects such as Zongamin, Stalactite and Off World as producer and multi-instrumentalist. Mukai is also a member of bands including Fimber Bravo, Vanishing Twin and Floating Points.

Jean-Gabriel Becker, originally from Paris, France, has been writing music under various names and in numerous projects, from Jeanga And George and Economy Wolf to Lux Prima to name only a few. He also composes extensively for films and television under his own name.

Their recording sessions typically unfold as a musical dialogue between the duo –open-ended, discovering the sounds as they revealed themselves in an organic way. Those sessions started as experimental and improvisational and typically evolved as the duo program and perform live on various electronic instruments, as well as guitars and other more unusual acoustic instruments, like trombone or exotic percussions…

Although some influences can be heard, from acid-house to krautrock, to jazz and psychedelia and occasionally world music, the otherness of Becker & Mukai's music refuses to be categorised easily.

EYES
Becker & Mukai Lyrics

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Walking through the windy city
Looking into their eyes
Looking for intimacy
Wondering what it lies
Between their disguise
Secluding themselves
Walking near them
When they look into me

What do they find
What's going on through their minds
It's one of many enigmas I find in my life
The clouds are getting grey
It seems it's going to rain
When my spirit is alive and friendly
Skies keeps me alive but since I
Cannot drive the walking I shall
Contrive
I leave my house wearing my blouse
With lil' bro at home I feel free and
Alone
The wind goes into my eyes
Making them dry
They think that I am high
And gone to the friendly skies
Walk, Walk, Walk, walk to drown my
Brain in a flood of bliss
A kiss won't be enough a hug will
Calm me down but a walk is what I
Need it's therapeutic
Mind cleaned clothes dirty that's
Because of the wind my feet hurting
From walking nothing will stop me
Girls be looking up and down some
Be laughing some give me a frown
Wearing tight jeans and stylish shirts
Is what I like but without a booty I'll
Tell' em to take a hike
Walking with a grim expression
Leafleters and fake beggars won't
Approach me cause I'm on my journey
To calmness and serenity headphones
Are on so I won't hear thee
I am your friend my name is peace
And I'm God's sent and I'm on lease
Without you I would be mad
I hope this isn't a fad
I really need you on my side
Cause Everything in this world has
Died
Dudes lookin' girls wondering
Listening to Marvin and MJ their
Songs make my joy every day I don't
Care what they say they're my heroes
And inspirations foundations to
Many generations shaped my ethos
Aethos or whatever the word is
Walking Walking Walking Walking
The wind goes into my eyes
Making them dry
They think that I am high
And gone to the friendly skies
Feet hurting head hurting I don't
Care I keep going
Make me a hot tea when I come home
Take me to the bridge
Sometimes I feel lonely I don't know
If this is worth doing
Keep going back and forth with no
Other route to explore afraid of
Getting lost in this galore
Today I went for a walk not able to talk
A floc of dust in my face decreasing
my pace that's why I touch my face
Why why why does it have to hurt
Concentrate on your journey my boy
Get rid of the clutter
Walking your pain away
Sweet breeze lingering your soul
Every time my soul is deprived
Stepping outside makes me feel alive
The pain from walking justifies my
Lust repentance is always a must
The wind goes into my eyes
Making them dry
They think that I am high
And gone to the friendly skies
The wind goes into my eyes
Making them dry
They think that I am high
And gone to the friendly skies
The winds rowing
My tears soaring
bliss exploding
Confidence loading
Every step I give
Every memory I retrieve
Makes me believe
In a better future
Where I am the culture
Want fans and fame
They're in my lane
It's easy to explain
Awards will come
Together with praise
And acclaim

Can you feel my dream
Take control of your happiness and dreams my boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Becker & Mukai's song "Eyes" speak to the experience of walking through a city, observing the people around you, and searching for a connection or intimacy. The singer wonders about the thoughts and emotions of those they encounter, seeing it as one of the many mysteries in their life. The song also explores the therapeutic nature of walking and the sense of freedom and solitude it brings. The lyrics mention the wind going into the singer's eyes, perhaps symbolizing the difficulties or challenges they face, but they remain determined to continue walking and find calmness and serenity. The song suggests that walking serves as a way to clear one's mind, find peace, and embrace a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Walking through the windy city
Strolling through the bustling city with strong winds blowing

Looking into their eyes
Making eye contact with people around

Looking for intimacy
Seeking emotional connection and closeness

Wondering what it lies
Curious about what secrets or emotions lie within

Between their disguise
Hidden beneath their façade or persona

Secluding themselves
Withdrawing from others, isolating

Walking near them
Being in close proximity to them

When they look into me
When they gaze into my eyes

What do they find
What do they discover or perceive

What's going on through their minds
What thoughts or emotions are they experiencing

It's one of many enigmas I find in my life
One of the numerous mysteries I encounter in my life

The clouds are getting grey
The sky is darkening, indicating rain

It seems it's going to rain
There is a likelihood of rain

When my spirit is alive and friendly
When I feel lively and sociable

Skies keeps me alive but since I
The sky keeps me alive, however, as I

Cannot drive the walking I shall
Since I cannot drive, I choose to walk

Contrive
Come up with a plan or solution

I leave my house wearing my blouse
I leave my home dressed in my shirt

With lil' bro at home I feel free and alone
With my younger brother at home, I feel liberated and solitary

The wind goes into my eyes
The wind blows into my eyes

Making them dry
Causing them to become dry

They think that I am high
They perceive me as intoxicated

And gone to the friendly skies
And departed to the inviting heavens

Walk, Walk, Walk, walk to drown my brain in a flood of bliss
Continuously walking to immerse my mind in a state of pure joy

A kiss won't be enough a hug will
A simple kiss will not suffice, I need a comforting embrace

Calm me down but a walk is what I need it's therapeutic
A walk is the therapeutic remedy I require to soothe my emotions

Mind cleaned clothes dirty that's because of the wind my feet hurting
My mind feels refreshed, but my clothes are dirty due to the wind, and my feet are in pain from walking

From walking nothing will stop me
No obstacles or challenges can hinder my determination to continue walking

Girls be looking up and down some be laughing some give me a frown
Women observe me, some laugh, while others disapprove

Wearing tight jeans and stylish shirts
Donning fitted jeans and fashionable shirts

Is what I like but without a booty I'll tell' em to take a hike
I prefer a curvy figure, without it, I politely reject their advances

Walking with a grim expression
Walking with a somber and serious face

Leafleters and fake beggars won't approach me cause I'm on my journey
Peddlers and fraudulent beggars avoid me as I am focused on my personal journey

To calmness and serenity headphones are on so I won't hear thee
To achieve tranquility and peace, I wear headphones to detach from external noises

I am your friend my name is peace
I represent peace and am here as your companion

And I'm God's sent and I'm on lease
I am sent by God and temporarily borrowed

Without you I would be mad
Without your support, I would be insane

I hope this isn't a fad
I hope this is not a passing trend or temporary fascination

I really need you on my side
I genuinely require your support

Cause Everything in this world has died
Because everything in this world appears lifeless

Dudes lookin' girls wondering
Men observing women, filled with curiosity

Listening to Marvin and MJ their songs make my joy every day
Listening to Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, their songs bring me daily happiness

I don't care what they say they're my heroes
I disregard others' opinions, for they are my idols

And inspirations foundations to many generations shaped my ethos
Their inspiration forms the basis of many generations, influencing my fundamental beliefs

Aethos or whatever the word is
Ethos or whichever term is suitable

When my soul is deprived stepping outside makes me feel alive
When my soul feels empty, going outside revives my spirit

The pain from walking justifies my lust repentance is always a must
The physical discomfort caused by walking justifies my desire for pleasure, but I acknowledge the importance of repentance

Feet hurting head hurting I don't care I keep going
Despite my feet and head aching, I am determined to continue walking

Make me a hot tea when I come home
Prepare a warm tea for me upon my return

Take me to the bridge
Lead me towards a new phase or challenge

Sometimes I feel lonely I don't know if this is worth doing
Occasionally, I experience loneliness and question if this journey is worthwhile

Keep going back and forth with no other route to explore afraid of getting lost in this galore
Continuously oscillating without alternative paths to explore, fearing losing myself in the abundance of options

Today I went for a walk not able to talk
Today, I went for a walk, unable to speak

A floc of dust in my face decreasing my pace that's why I touch my face
A flock of dust in my face slows me down, prompting me to touch my face

Why why why does it have to hurt
Why does it have to be painful

Concentrate on your journey my boy
Focus on your personal journey, my young friend

Get rid of the clutter
Remove unnecessary distractions or burdens

Walking your pain away
Walking as a means to alleviate your emotional pain

Sweet breeze lingering your soul
Gentle wind lingers, soothing your soul

Every time my soul is deprived
Whenever my soul feels empty or lacking

Stepping outside makes me feel alive
Stepping outside revitalizes me, makes me feel alive

The pain from walking justifies my lust repentance is always a must
The discomfort from walking justifies my desire for pleasure, but I always recognize the importance of repentance

The winds rowing
The winds are blowing strongly

My tears soaring
My tears flying upward

bliss exploding
Euphoria bursting forth

Confidence loading
Confidence being recharged or increased

Every step I give
Every step I take

Every memory I retrieve
Every memory I recall or recollect

Makes me believe
Strengthens my faith or conviction

In a better future
In a more positive and promising future

Where I am the culture
Where I shape the culture or contribute greatly to it

Want fans and fame
Desire to have supporters and recognition

They're in my lane
They align with my goals or vision

It's easy to explain
It is simple to understand or justify