He has two demo EPs for free download: Embrace in Stereo (2006) and Valentine Vacancy (2007) - Bedroom Eyes were in the top five of the world's most popular blog artists in early 2007, according to music statistics site Elbows.
A five-piece backing band joins his live shows.
2. Post-Rock/Shoegaze from Allston, MA
3. Ambient/Downtempo producer from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Stethoscope Sounds
Bedroom Eyes Lyrics
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Shedding a past time upon your face
And dreams seem like merely a smokescreen
A vain compensation your mind displays
This life writes no I.O.U.'s
Let's put every moment left to use
You are dogmatic but don't change
Every backstreet here knows your name
It's easy to feel like they owe you
Something divine or just to cling to
This life writes no I.O.U.'s
Let's put every moment left to use
Head against your chest
Every beat resounds you're dispossessed
And it's implied
What a wistfulness you hold inside
The first verse of Bedroom Eyes's song Stethoscope Sounds talks about the transient nature of everything in life. The stars, which are considered timeless and everlasting, are just made up of used light that has shed its past. Dreams are just a smokescreen, a vain compensation that the mind displays. Everything in life is temporary, and there are no guarantees, as life writes no I.O.U.s. Therefore, every moment left should be put to use.
The second verse is about a person who is dogmatic and doesn't change. They are famous in the backstreets of the place they live, and it's easy to feel like they owe you something divine or something to cling to. However, life writes no I.O.U.s, so it's important to put every moment left to use. The final lines talk about the wistfulness that the person holds inside. The person is dispossessed, and every beat of their heart resounds against their chest.
Overall, the song seems to be talking about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of seizing every moment. It highlights the fact that life doesn't owe us anything and emphasizes the need to make the most of what we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars might be nothing but used light
The stars may just be remnants of light from the past, serving as a reminder of things that have already transpired.
Shedding a past time upon your face
This light reflects off your face, giving a glimpse of your past and how it has shaped you.
And dreams seem like merely a smokescreen
The dreams we pursue appear real, but they could just be hiding the reality of our situation.
A vain compensation your mind displays
Our minds often deceive us into believing that we are doing better than we actually are, leading to false hope and disappointment.
This life writes no I.O.U.'s
We cannot rely on life to owe us anything or to give us any free passes.
Let's put every moment left to use
We should make the most of our remaining time and make every moment count.
You are dogmatic but don't change
You hold on to your beliefs and principles stubbornly, even in the face of evidence that might contradict them.
Every backstreet here knows your name
Your reputation precedes you, as everyone knows who you are and what you stand for.
It's easy to feel like they owe you
You might feel entitled to something from others, perhaps because of your reputation or beliefs.
Something divine or just to cling to
You may hope for something greater than yourself to hold onto, whether it be a divine being or simply an idea.
Head against your chest
You are listening to your heartbeat, perhaps in introspection or contemplation.
Every beat resounds you're dispossessed
Each beat of your heart reminds you of how little you truly possess in this world.
And it's implied
This feeling of dispossession is not overtly stated, but rather hinted at or alluded to.
What a wistfulness you hold inside
You are filled with a sense of longing and melancholy, perhaps reflecting on your past or your unfulfilled dreams.
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.