1) An five piece Alternat… Read Full Bio ↴Several artists are known under this name:
1) An five piece Alternative rock band from the Southeast Michigan/ Northwest Ohio area. The band consists of three permanent members: Mat Kerekes (vocals), Nick Hamm (guitars) & Eric Hamm (bass). They are currently signed to Run For Cover Records (http://facebook.com/citizentheband) (http://citizenmi.bandcamp.com/)
2) A brocore band from Denver, Colorado. Loud, fast, douchey and rather boring to say the least. (http://citizenhardcore.bandcamp.com)
3) A hardstyle duo, consisting of Cristiano Giusberti (technoboy), Riccardo Tesini;
4) A US guerilla extremist grindcore band (which features members of Exhumed and Cretin);
5) A fastcore band from the Sunshine Coast, Australia;
6) A progressive psy-trance project;
7) An underground house/techno/uk bass producer from London (real name Claudio Lillo);
8) A short-lived and unfortunately unsigned post-punk/britpop group from east London active throughout the 1990s and during some time in 2006.
I Still Shut My Eyes
Citizen Lyrics
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Throwing words again.
I keep cutting ties with my piece of mind
So I can get this out.
At times I count myself out,
Wait for days till I can be found.
At times I'm just down and out,
Once I'm alive again,
Once I'm alive I start to love again,
But I still shut my eyes.
The song "I Still Shut My Eyes" by Citizen is a poignant exploration of the conflicted emotions that linger within an individual after a turbulent time. The lyrics are contemplative and introspective, as the singer grapples with their own impulsive nature and their tendency to push people away. The opening lines capture this sense of uncertainty and hesitation, as the singer laments their quick temper and tendency to say things they don't mean. They recognize that cutting themselves off from others and shutting out their own thoughts only exacerbates their problems, but they struggle to break this pattern.
The following lines delve deeper into the singer's sense of isolation and desperation. They describe feeling lost and overwhelmed, and waiting for some sort of external validation or connection to pull them out of their despair. Even when they do finally emerge from this darkness and begin to feel alive again, they acknowledge that there is still a part of them that remains closed off and guarded. This closing line - "But I still shut my eyes" - captures the paradoxical nature of the singer's struggle. They want to be vulnerable and honest with others, but they are also scared of being hurt or rejected.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Still Shut My Eyes" are a moving and relatable expression of the complex emotions that underlie the human experience. They deal with themes of loneliness, regret, and the struggle for authenticity, and offer a nuanced and sensitive perspective on the universal experience of feeling lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm too quick to guess,
Perhaps I jump to conclusions too hastily,
Throwing words again.
Speaking without thinking, acting impulsively,
I keep cutting ties with my piece of mind
I am constantly sacrificing my inner peace,
So I can get this out.
To release these pent-up emotions.
At times I count myself out,
There are moments when I lose faith in myself,
Wait for days till I can be found.
I withdraw and isolate myself until I can recover,
At times I'm just down and out,
During difficult times I feel defeated,
Once I'm alive again,
When I regain my strength and resilience,
Once I'm alive I start to love again,
I am able to open my heart and trust again,
But I still shut my eyes.
However, I still have moments where I turn a blind eye to my problems and feelings.
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Run For Cover Records
Citizen's new album 'As You Please' is out 10/6. Listen to "Jet", the first song on the album right here. https://youtu.be/RqIByGY5Ziw
Kirsten Meyers
This song needs to be longer...
Andrew Ramirez
The bass is so great on this song
Chad Yeager
is this song called "Right Through" or "I Still shut my eyes"? On Spotify/iTunes this song is called "Right Through". which one is right?
Daniel Rivera
Same here. Titles are switched for some reason
Killtheklanman66
This is definitely "I still shut my eyes". This song and Right Through are mixed up on spotify still. I'm not sure how they even got those two mixed up. Drown is closer to this song than right through is.
heysavnac
This is confusing me. You're right because this and right through are switched
domstrom
I Still Shut My Eyes... but you probably figured that out already
Traviiiie
This video is correct.
soggy socks
Saw these in Bristol a few days ago, absolutely great live.