Candlebox is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in December 1991,… Read Full Bio ↴Candlebox is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in December 1991, they originally named the band Uncle Duke and later changed it as a tribute to a song by Midnight Oil. They were sometimes looked down upon by grunge fans for their style, which was considered by many to be a derivative version of true grunge, and their commercial success suffered as a result. Despite this, the band played the Seattle club circuit during the early 1990s to the many of the same fans who had supported many of the bands that had come immediately before them. The members did not consider Candlebox to be a grunge band however; they viewed themselves as a rock and roll band more than anything. Nevertheless, Candlebox had sold more than 4 million copies of their self-titled debut which, after many months of gaining momentum, peaked at number 7 on Billboard's album charts. Their follow up album, Lucy, was certified as platinum. Their third and last album was Happy Pills, which was released in 1998. Candlebox was the first successful act on Madonna's Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones, and Prodigy.

Candlebox was known for an explosive live show and throughout their 8 year career, they toured with such bands as Living Colour, The Flaming Lips, Our Lady Peace, Rush, Henry Rollins, and Metallica. They were also a featured band on the main-stage at Woodstock '94 and made repeat live performances on the David Letterman show.

They are best known for the singles "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Simple Lessons". "Far Behind" entered Billboard's Top 20 in July of 1993 and didn't drop off the charts until January of 1994. The videos for "Far Behind" and "You" were in seemingly perpetual rotation on MTV and became two of the most requested videos of 1993.

Drummer Scott Mercado left the band in 1997 and was replaced by former Pearl Jam member Dave Krusen. Krusen later left the band in 1999 and was replaced by Shannon Larkin of Ugly Kid Joe. Bardi Martin also left the band that year, and was replaced by Rob Reddick (formerly of Dig). The band split in year 2000.

As of 2005, singer Kevin Martin is currently recording and performing as the leader of The Hiwatts. Peter Klett is currently recording and performing as the leader of redlightmusic.

In 2006, Candlebox has reunited with their original line-up. They went on a three-month North American tour beginning on July 1st of the same year. This marks their first collaboration since 1996.

In 2008, Candlebox released their fourth studio album called "Into the sun". This meant their return since 1998's Happy Pills. Also, they released a Live album called "Alive in Seattle" which includes tracks from all their past albums.

In 2009, Kevin Martin (along with Sean Hennesy, Candlebox's guitarist) helped form the super-group The Gracious Few with three of the members of the band LIVE. Functioning as lead singer, the band went on to release a self-titled album which accompanied an extensive tour. Though LIVE has reformed with a new lead singer, more material from The Gracious Few is said to be released in the future

Them Eyes
Candlebox Lyrics

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Pour yourself on me, baby come on
Pain me with them smokey eyes
I've been drunk on you for what seems a lifetime
I' hung up on love
I'm surely lost, but I don't even care
Lay your head on me babe
Lay your head on me
My heart a fool to be made aware

And as I lay here by your pillow side
An uncovered lover, I simply can't deny
Until it's over now
Until it's over now
Don't say goodbye, no
Don't say goodbye

I can't remember ever wanting anything more
No memory at all
Just blindly walking through your door
Lay your hands on me babe
Lay your hands on me
My love is true
I'm surely unaware

And as I lay here by your pillow side
An uncovered lover, I simply can't deny
Don't say it's over now
Don' say it's over now
I can't say goodbye, love
I can't say goodbye, no

I'll never love another the way I loved and cared for you
You said, "it's something simple baby"
But I don't know what to do, no
So scared to let you in so I chased you out the door
You caught me smoking baby so I smoked more
You can't believe how much I hurt baby
Did I hurt you?
My jealous heart was poisoned, lover
Did it poison you?

Don't say it's over now,
Don't say it's over now
I'll crumble, lover

Oh, as I lay here tonight passed out on your floor
I can see it all
I can see what you were waiting for
I can see them eyes was wanting love
Calling me to the shore
It's all so clear to me now you are the reward
Oh

Don't say it's over now, oh
Don't say it's over now oh

And as I lay here by your pillow side
I see the sun in you, I simply can't deny
Don't say it's over now, oh
Don't say it's over now
You gimme one last try
Don't say it's over now
Don't say it's over now

Don't say it's over now
Don't say it's over now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Them Eyes" by Candlebox revolve around a passionate, intoxicating love that has the potential to both hurt and heal. The singer is completely enamored by the woman's "smokey eyes" and is willing to be vulnerable and exposed to her. He has been in love with her for so long that he is lost without her, but he doesn't care because he is so invested in their relationship. The chorus repeats an appeal for her not to say goodbye, and the singer fearfully acknowledges that he can't forget her or move on.

The second verse suggests that the relationship is fraught with complications and misunderstandings. The singer admits that he feels blind and confused when it comes to the woman and is scared to let her in. He is deeply in love with her, but his behavior is hurting her, and he wonders if his own jealousy has poisoned their relationship. The final verse is a plea for one last chance to make things right. The singer recognizes the beauty and the value of the woman only after being fully exposed to her, and he doesn't want to let her go.

Overall, "Them Eyes" is a song about the complexity of love, the vulnerability it requires, and the pain it can cause. It showcases Candlebox's ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with hard-rocking guitar riffs and their angst-filled vocal style.

Line by Line Meaning

Pour yourself on me, baby come on
Please open yourself up to me and let me in

Pain me with them smokey eyes
Hurt me with your alluring gaze

I've been drunk on you for what seems a lifetime
I have been intoxicated by your love for a long time

I' hung up on love
I am obsessed with love

I'm surely lost, but I don't even care
I am lost in love, but I don't mind because it feels good

Lay your head on me babe
Rest your head on my chest and feel my love

My heart a fool to be made aware
I am foolishly opening my heart to you

And as I lay here by your pillow side
As I lay next to you in bed

An uncovered lover, I simply can't deny
I am fully exposed and vulnerable to you and I can't deny my feelings

Until it's over now
Until our love ends

Don't say goodbye, no
Please don't leave me

I can't remember ever wanting anything more
I have never desired anything as much as I desire you

No memory at all
I can't recall anything else

Just blindly walking through your door
I entered your life without thinking, guided only by my feelings

Lay your hands on me babe
Touch me with your loving hands

My love is true
My feelings are genuine

I'm surely unaware
But I am unaware of the full extent of my love

Don' say it's over now
Please don't let our love end

I can't say goodbye, love
I cannot bear to part with you

I'll never love another the way I loved and cared for you
I will never experience love for anyone else like I have for you

You said, "it's something simple baby"
You said that love is easy

But I don't know what to do, no
But I am lost and unsure

So scared to let you in so I chased you out the door
I was afraid of getting too close to you, so I pushed you away

You caught me smoking baby so I smoked more
You caught me being bad, so I acted out even more

You can't believe how much I hurt baby
I hurt you more than you realize

Did I hurt you?
I am asking if I caused you pain

My jealous heart was poisoned, lover
My jealousy and insecurity poisoned our love

Did it poison you?
I am asking if my issues affected you as well

I'll crumble, lover
I will fall apart without you

Oh, as I lay here tonight passed out on your floor
As I lie here on the ground, drunk and vulnerable

I can see it all
I understand everything now

I can see what you were waiting for
I understand what you expected from me

It's all so clear to me now you are the reward
I realize now that you are the only thing worth chasing

You gimme one last try
Please give our love another chance

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Comments from YouTube:

Paul Schwinghammer

6y↑7

Candlebox is extremely underrated.

giovanni rocco

6y↑2

They are a great band and kool, down to the earth dudes. I met them here in vegas and they're like guys ive known all my life. Truely grounded for how great they are!