Forgotten eyes
Big Thief Lyrics
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Forgotten hands are the ones which we choose
To let go of, but it is no less a bruise
On the collective arm keeping us high and gone
Forgotten dance is the one left at birth
Forgotten plants in the fossils of earth
And they've long passed but they are no less the dirt
Of the common soil keeping us dry and warm
The wound has no direction
Everybody needs a home and deserves protection, hmm-mm
Hollow-eyed on Eddie street no sirens to hear
Just trash and soiled needles clawing the veneer
And no crying but it is no less a tear
On the common cheek with which we smile
Hollow-eyed on Eddie, is it they or is it I
Is it me who is more hollow as I'm quickly passing by?
And the poison is killing them, but then so am I
As I turn away
The wound has no direction
Everybody needs a home and deserves protection, hmm mm
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue
In Big Thief's "Forgotten Eyes", the lyrics discuss the idea of things that have been forgotten or overlooked. The opening lines speak to the idea that often we lose sight of the things that are important to us and focus on other things that are less significant. We may choose to let go of certain things but they still leave a bruise on us, like a collective wound. The next verse speaks to the idea of things that have been forgotten over time, like dance or ancient plants that have turned to fossils. Although they have gone, they are still a part of the soil beneath us and keep us warm and dry.
The third verse talks about a specific place, Eddie street, where the singer sees people who have been forgotten by society. She observes the lack of sirens but the abundance of trash and needles. She asks herself whether it is they who are hollow or herself, as she quickly passes by. This verse presents a commentary on our society's tendency to ignore those who are struggling and to turn a blind eye to their suffering. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that we are all wounded and in need of a home and protection.
Overall, "Forgotten Eyes" is a powerful commentary on the ways in which we overlook important things and people in our lives. It speaks to the importance of paying attention to those who are struggling and of remembering the things that are truly important.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgotten eyes are the ones which we lose
Eyes that we forget are the ones we no longer see or pay attention to.
Forgotten hands are the ones which we choose
To let go of, but it is no less a bruise
On the collective arm keeping us high and gone
Hands that we choose to let go of, still harm us and the society we live in, and we remain unaware of it.
Forgotten dance is the one left at birth
Forgotten plants in the fossils of earth
And they've long passed but they are no less the dirt
Of the common soil keeping us dry and warm
The dance and plants we forget are part of our history, and they still shape the world we inhabit and provide us with the basic necessities of life.
The wound has no direction
Everybody needs a home and deserves protection, hmm-mm
The pain caused by forgetting things doesn't have a specific direction or target. Instead, everyone needs a home and protection to live in a society where forgetting things doesn't cause pain.
Hollow-eyed on Eddie street no sirens to hear
Just trash and soiled needles clawing the veneer
And no crying but it is no less a tear
On the common cheek with which we smile
On Eddie street, where no one comes to help, the trash, and dirty needles remind us that pain and suffering still exist, even when there are no visible signals of distress.
Hollow-eyed on Eddie, is it they or is it I
Is it me who is more hollow as I'm quickly passing by?
And the poison is killing them, but then so am I
As I turn away
When we ignore the pain and suffering of others, it's not just them that we harm, but we also become hollow inside ourselves. We also contribute to their suffering as we turn our backs on them.
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue
The language of love is often forgotten and not spoken enough, but it has the power to heal and make the world a better place.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Adrianne Lenker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Forgotten eyes are the ones which we lose
Forgotten hands are the ones which we choose
To let go of, but it is no less a bruise
On the collective arm keeping us high and gone
Forgotten dance is the one left at birth
Forgotten plants in the fossils of earth
And they've long passed but they are no less the dirt
Of the common soil keeping us dry and warm
The wound has no direction
Everybody needs a home and deserves protection‚ hmm-mm
Hollow-eyed on Eddie Street‚ no sirens to hear
Just trash and soiled needles clawing the veneer
And no crying but it is no less a tear
On the common cheek with which we smile
Hollow-eyed on Eddie‚ is it they or is it I?
Is it me who is more hollow as I'm quickly passing by?
And the poison is killing them, but then so am I
As I turn away
The wound has no direction
Everybody needs a home and deserves protection, hmm-mm
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue
@strumbadstroller7350
'everybody needs a home & deserves protection' Amen, Adrianne.
@lenaslanisky4827
“is it they or is it I? is it me who is more hollow as i quickly passing by? and the poison is killing them – but then, so am i, as i turn away.”
thank you for this song. we need to be the cure.
@pencilshavings6041
It's almost two years already, yet I feel the same emotional intensity from when I first appreciated this song, wow. That's amazing
@comradehermit9320
Love the way this song just sways, like a dead palm tree by the Salton Sea. Such a natural flow in such unnatural times.
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@Joe-ol5bq
Big Thief is on a level of their own. Two records in 6 months, each their own unique statement. They just ooze with talent..... so much love for this band
@nathanbang7187
we get it.. you know a piece of trivia.
@Joe-ol5bq
@@nathanbang7187 .....anyways
@michaelwillett6353
So hip...this shit is some ear screeching racket without even a hint of harmony