EYES
Clio & Roberto Ferrante Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of "Eyes" by Clio & Roberto Ferrante depict a relationship that is filled with mistrust and lies. The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for honesty and transparency, as they declare that they don't like lies and want a sacrifice instead of empty words. They express their frustration with their partner's behavior and plea for understanding, hoping that their partner will stop deceiving them.
The verses portray a sense of detachment and dissatisfaction. The mention of the father being constantly on the phone and oversold suggests neglect and lack of attention within the family. The singer admits to finding solace in being alone and getting high, perhaps indicating a temporary escape from the troubles of the relationship. The devil on the wall symbolizes the presence of temptation and negativity, and the refusal to come home reflects a desire to distance oneself from the toxic environment.
In the bridge, the singer expresses their worth and demands respect. They compare themselves to Matahari, an exotic dancer and World War I spy, asserting their power and asserting that others should follow the rules in their presence. They express their frustration at being taken for granted and feeling like a fool, highlighting a need for genuine connection rather than superficial interactions.
Overall, "Eyes" portrays a relationship filled with deceit, frustration, and a yearning for honesty and genuine connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Papi, get off the phone
Father, please end your phone conversation
Mama said you're oversold
Mother mentioned that you are overwhelmed
I get high when I'm home alone
I feel a sense of euphoria when I am by myself at home
No loving you tonight, no bad eyes, bad eyes
I will not show affection to you tonight, I refuse to endure your unpleasant gaze
Devil is on the wall
The presence of evil is evident in this environment
I won't come home, I won't come home
I refuse to return to my place of residence
Don't, don't bother to call
Please refrain from attempting to contact me
Help me understand
Assist me in comprehending the situation
You gotta know I'm not pushing, pushing
You must comprehend that I am not aggressively pursuing
But don't lie, don't lie, don't lie, don't
However, do not deceive me in any way
Help me understand
Assist me in comprehending the situation
You gon' drive me crazy, crazy
Your actions will cause me to become emotionally unstable
Help me understand
Assist me in comprehending the situation
You gonna go down fee-fi-fo-fum
You will face the consequences of your actions
And I do like you
I genuinely have positive feelings towards you
But I don't like lies
However, I detest dishonesty
Baby, talk is cheap
Darling, words hold little value
I want a sacrifice
I desire a demonstration of commitment and dedication
I wanna do it right
I want to handle this situation correctly
And I don't wanna do it alone
Additionally, I do not want to face this alone
But all I see is such bad, bad eyes
However, all I perceive are your unpleasant and malicious gaze
Don't rub me like a fool
Do not manipulate or deceive me like a fool
Matahari in the back of the room
A deceptive individual lurking in the shadows at the rear of the room
I'm a queen, better follow the rules
I am a powerful individual, it is best for you to adhere to the guidelines
Take it if you like it, I'm savage, baby
If it appeals to you, accept it. I possess a fierce and unapologetic nature, my dear
I see your bad, bad eyes
I perceive your malicious and unpleasant gaze
Wandering up and down and up again
Roaming aimlessly, repetitively, and endlessly
Looking out for something but you never look at me, my friend
Searching for something, but you consistently fail to acknowledge my presence, my companion
Gotta start to wonder, should I try, but I guess I shouldn't
I must contemplate if I should make an effort, but I suppose it would be unwise
Should I try and pretend that I'm a rock I'm like I would
Perhaps I should attempt to feign emotional detachment, akin to how a rock would behave
I'm not a one trick pony, not a one track mind
I am versatile and not restricted to a single skill or mindset
And the past is always bright and up 'till here been very kind
Previous experiences were generally positive and pleasant until this point
I'll be giving you a chance and you really shouldn't blast it
I will grant you an opportunity, and it would be unwise for you to squander it
I hate to see this coming but this gotta be your last gig
I despise witnessing this situation unfold, but it must serve as your final performance
But all I see is such bad, bad eyes
However, all I perceive are your unpleasant and malicious gaze
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamie S. Kenney, Leslie Clio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
@missachan867
I'm so glad more people are discovering this masterpiece and italo disco in general
@oracle5200
I knew about it without knowing the actual genere but I think it was baltamora's Tarzan Boy that I probaly first listened to. But since youtube and spotify helped me a bit to actually find the genre and I can't stop listening.
@satltabur4597
I have a feeling that popularity of italo disco is having a comeback.
@jerro1446
I got here by following the Eurobeat rabbit hole for 3 years
@Cosmopavone
@Oracle?? Tarzanboy is the only sip of italo disco disco north amican got to enjoy in the 80s.. but italo disco is a rabbit hole of masterpieces
@JK061996
Italy's 2023 top summer hit is called "Italodisco", hopefully this will breathe new life into the genre
@TheItalodancers
Simply incredible. The 80's are fantastic.
@Ama-hi5kn
I am a child of the 80s. Whenever I hear music like this, I wish I was a kid again. :')
@ilyanzolliani2432
Are and WILL always be.
@winged_dragon_of_Ra
they really had a fetish into the human parts back then huh