Eyes
Clio Lyrics


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Papi, get off the phone
Mama said you're oversold
I get high when I'm home alone
No loving you tonight, no bad eyes, bad eyes
Devil is on the wall
I won't come home, I won't come home
Don't, don't bother to call
Don't, don't bother to call

Help me understand
You gotta know I'm not pushing, pushing
Help me understand
But don't lie, don't lie, don't lie, don't
Help me understand
You gon' drive me crazy, crazy
Help me understand
You gonna go down fee-fi-fo-fum

And I do like you
But I don't like lies
Baby, talk is cheap
I want a sacrifice
I wanna do it right
And I don't wanna do it alone
But all I see is such bad, bad eyes

Don't rub me like a fool
Matahari in the back of the room
I'm a queen, better follow the rules
Take it if you like it, I'm savage, baby

Help me understand
You gotta know I'm not pushing, pushing
Help me understand
But don't lie, don't lie, don't lie, don't
Help me understand
You gon' drive me crazy, crazy
Help me understand
You gonna go down fee-fi-fo-fum

And I do like you
But I don't like lies
Baby, talk is cheap
I want a sacrifice
I wanna do it right
And I don't wanna do it alone
But all I see is such bad, bad eyes

I see your bad, bad eyes
Wandering up and down and up again
Looking out for something but you never look at me, my friend
Gotta start to wonder, should I try, but I guess I shouldn't
Should I try and pretend that I'm a rock I'm like I would
I'm not a one trick pony, not a one track mind
And the past is always bright and up 'till here been very kind
I'll be giving you a chance and you really shouldn't blast it
I hate to see this coming but this gotta be your last gig

And I do like you
But I don't like lies
Baby, talk is cheap
I want a sacrifice
I wanna do it right
And I don't wanna do it alone
But all I see is such bad, bad eyes

(Yeah)
(Yeah)
(Yeah)





But all I see is such bad, bad eyes

Overall Meaning

In Clio's song "Eyes," the singer expresses her frustration with her partner through lyrics that illustrate the toxicity in their relationship. The song begins with the line, "Papi, get off the phone, Mama said you're oversold." This line suggests that her partner is not paying enough attention to her, and this lack of attention leads her to seek solace in drugs. She then sings, "No loving you tonight, no bad eyes, bad eyes," which implies that she is not interested in being intimate with her partner anymore due to his bad behavior, reflected in his "bad eyes."


The chorus of the song repeats the line "Help me understand," expressing the singer's desire to communicate with her partner but also her frustration with his lies. She wants to do the relationship "right," but all she sees are "bad, bad eyes" from her partner. The bridge adds an additional layer to the song, where she questions whether she should try to make the relationship work or give up and move on.


Overall, "Eyes" is a powerful song that tackles the difficult topic of a toxic relationship. Clio effectively uses metaphors to convey her emotions, creating a haunting and emotional track.


Line by Line Meaning

Papi, get off the phone
Father, please end your conversation


Mama said you're oversold
Mother advised that you're overworked


I get high when I'm home alone
I feel a sense of euphoria when alone


No loving you tonight, no bad eyes, bad eyes
There will be no intimacy tonight, no negative looks


Devil is on the wall
An image of the devil is present on the wall


I won't come home, I won't come home
I refuse to return home


Don't, don't bother to call
Please do not attempt to contact me


Help me understand
Assist me in comprehending


You gotta know I'm not pushing, pushing
You must realize that I'm not being unreasonable


But don't lie, don't lie, don't lie, don't
But please do not deceive me


You gon' drive me crazy, crazy
You will induce insanity within me


You gonna go down fee-fi-fo-fum
You will suffer the consequences


And I do like you
I possess affection towards you


But I don't like lies
However, I dislike untruths


Baby, talk is cheap
Verbal communication carries little value


I want a sacrifice
I desire a display of commitment


I wanna do it right
I aspire for our actions to be appropriate


And I don't wanna do it alone
I prefer not to attempt alone


But all I see is such bad, bad eyes
However, I see only negative and critical dispositions


Don't rub me like a fool
Do not treat me as though I am foolish


Matahari in the back of the room
Matahari is situated at the rear of the space


I'm a queen, better follow the rules
I am a regal person, you should listen to my instructions


Take it if you like it, I'm savage, baby
If you enjoy it, accept it - I am fierce


I see your bad, bad eyes
I observe your negative and judgmental gaze


Wandering up and down and up again
Wandering around, repeating the motion


Looking out for something but you never look at me, my friend
Searching for something, yet not acknowledging my presence, my companion


Gotta start to wonder, should I try, but I guess I shouldn't
I must begin to question if I should attempt, though it's unlikely


Should I try and pretend that I'm a rock I'm like I would
Perhaps I should attempt to appear impassive as a stone


I'm not a one trick pony, not a one track mind
I am a versatile individual with varied focuses


And the past is always bright and up 'till here been very kind
My former encounters have all been optimistic until now


I'll be giving you a chance and you really shouldn't blast it
I will afford you an opening, please do not squander it


I hate to see this coming but this gotta be your last gig
I dislike the forthcoming events, but it is necessary for you to depart




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamie S. Kenney, Leslie Clio

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@B9zm3g

Eyes
by Clio

I can see your eyes
While I'm walking on the stage waiting for you
She say
I can see your eyes
Je suis bien heureuse
So let me feel your gaze
She say
I can see your eyes
Get excited about to move, dancing away
I can see your eyes
Blind me par ses merveilles
They're coming on my way

Il y a de quoi il perd la tête pour toi
Sha, pour toi, la la I can see your eyes
When you can you wear the crown a wonderful move
She say
I can see your eyes
Je n'ai plus de bulles
You know I'm feeling blue
She say
I can see your eyes
Know you get along with me and I'll see you tonight
I can see your eyes
Je veux peu d'aroisemanne
Your body is in my mind

Il y a de quoi il perd la tête pour toi
Sha, pour toi, la la

I can see your eyes
While I'm walking on the stage waiting for you
She say
I can see your eyes
Je suis bien heureuse
So let me feel your gaze
She say
I can see your eyes
Get excited about to move, dancing away
I can see your eyes
Blind me par ses merveilles
They're coming on my way

Il y a de quoi il perd la tête pour toi
Sha, pour toi, la la



@chicodepuertorico1450

Lyrics:

I can see your eyes
While I'm walking on the stage waiting for you
She sayI can see your eyes
Je suis bien heureuse
So let me feel your gaze
She say
I can see your eyes
Get excited about to move, dancing away
I can see your eyes
Blind me par ses merveilles
They're coming on my way

Il y a de quoi il perd la tête pour toi
Sha, pour toi, la la

I can see your eyes
When you can you wear the crown a wonderful move
She say
I can see your eyes
Je n'ai plus de bulles
You know I'm feeling blue
She say
I can see your eyes
Know you get along with me and I'll see you tonight
I can see your eyes
Je veux peu d'aroisemanne
Your body is in my mind

Il y a de quoi il perd la tête pour toi
Sha, pour toi, la la

I can see your eyes
While I'm walking on the stage waiting for you
She say
I can see your eyes
Je suis bien heureuse
So let me feel your gaze
She say
I can see your eyes
Get excited about to move, dancing away
I can see your eyes
Blind me par ses merveilles
They're coming on my way

Il y a de quoi il perd la tête pour toi
Sha, pour toi, la la



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@TheItalodancers

Simply incredible. The 80's are fantastic.

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I am a child of the 80s. Whenever I hear music like this, I wish I was a kid again. :')

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Are and WILL always be.

@winged_dragon_of_Ra

they really had a fetish into the human parts back then huh

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