Kathy With a K's Song
Bright Eyes Lyrics


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Love is real
It is not just in novels or the movies
It is fact
And it is standing here right in front of you
So if you open your eyes
Oh what a sweet discovery
There is hope, and there is joy, and there is acceptance
So now let all of the light that collects on your plants
Keep you warm, make you smile
And I will be there with this pen in my hand
To record all the while
You'll be laughing so loud
That the house would shake with sound
And everything will be as new as the day it was found
Love is real
It is not just in long distance commercials
Or something that you thought you felt back in high school
So I will turn black and white
Become that horoscope you're reading
It predicts something good is on its way
Oh, and then I will send you the world green and blue
In a box through the mail
You can open it up, hold it right in your hand
And be glad that it's there
And be glad that you're there
Now, you can feel all the knots in your stomach start to untie
And suddenly it's not so hard to say you're all right
Love is real
It is not just in poetry and stories
It is truth, and it will follow you
Everywhere you go from now on
So if you'd just cast off your doubt
Then your lips would answer for you
Oh my darling, when you smile, it is like a song
And I can hear it now
And I can hear it now
And I can hear it now
Yes, I can, I can, I can
I can hear it now
I can hear it now
Yeah, I can, I can, I can
I can hear it now
I can hear it now
I can hear it now
Yeah, I can, I can, I can




I can hear it now
I can hear it now

Overall Meaning

"Bright Eyes" is a music project fronted by Conor Oberst, an American singer-songwriter, poet, and philosopher. The song "Kathy With A K's Song," appears to be a love letter to a person named Kathy. The song contains a message of hope and joy in life, with the singer saying that love is not just a fiction of novels and movies but is a truth that stands right in front of Kathy. The singer encourages Kathy to open her eyes and discover the sweet joy of acceptance, stating that he/she will be there with a pen in hand to record this happiness. The happy moments and laughter that will take place will be so loud that the sound will shake the house, and everything will be as new as the day it was found. The singer also mentions how love is not only experienced during high school but will follow Kathy everywhere she goes from now on. The song serves as a reminder that love exists in life and is attainable by all.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is real
Love is not just a concept, it is a tangible reality


It is not just in novels or the movies
Love is not confined to fictional stories, it exists in real life


It is fact
Love is an undeniable truth


And it is standing here right in front of you
Love is present in the moment and in the people around you


So if you open your eyes
If you choose to see the world through a lens of love


Oh what a sweet discovery
You will find that love is a beautiful and uplifting experience


There is hope, and there is joy, and there is acceptance
Love brings positive emotions and an overall sense of contentment


So now let all of the light that collects on your plants
Allow the beauty and positivity around you to lift you up


Keep you warm, make you smile
Let love bring warmth and happiness into your life


And I will be there with this pen in my hand
I will be here to document and appreciate the love that surrounds us


To record all the while
To document and remember the moments of love and joy we experience


You'll be laughing so loud
The happiness and love you feel will be so overwhelming that you'll laugh uncontrollably


That the house would shake with sound
Your laughter and joy will be so powerful that it can be felt throughout your surroundings


And everything will be as new as the day it was found
The world and your experiences will feel fresh and exciting, like you're seeing them for the first time


It is not just in long distance commercials
Love is not only marketed or portrayed in media but it's also experienced in everyday life


Or something that you thought you felt back in high school
Love is not just something felt in youthful infatuation, it can be a lasting emotion


So I will turn black and white
I will simplify myself and my emotions


Become that horoscope you're reading
I will become the prophetic voice predicting good things to come


It predicts something good is on its way
There is a sense of optimism and positivity about the future


Oh, and then I will send you the world green and blue
I will share the beauty and wonder of the world with you


In a box through the mail
I will use any means necessary to share my love and appreciation with you


You can open it up, hold it right in your hand
You can experience the full impact of love by embracing it fully


And be glad that it's there
You will feel grateful and joyful for the presence of love in your life


Now, you can feel all the knots in your stomach start to untie
You will feel a sense of relief and calm as the negative emotions fade away


And suddenly it's not so hard to say you're all right
You'll feel confident and secure in your well-being


It is truth, and it will follow you
Love is not fleeting or temporary, it will always be present in your life


Everywhere you go from now on
Love is a constant companion and will follow you throughout your life


So if you'd just cast off your doubt
If you let go of your doubts and fears about love


Then your lips would answer for you
Your actions and words will reflect the positive impact of love on your life


Oh my darling, when you smile, it is like a song
Your happiness and joy are infectious and uplifting


And I can hear it now
I can sense and appreciate the positive impact of love on your life


Yes, I can, I can, I can
I am confident and sure of the power of love to transform lives


I can hear it now
I can sense and appreciate the positive impact of love on your life


I can hear it now
I can sense and appreciate the positive impact of love on your life


Yeah, I can, I can, I can
I am confident and sure of the power of love to transform lives


I can hear it now
I can sense and appreciate the positive impact of love on your life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Conor Oberst

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