Sad Eyes
Crystal Castles (III) Lyrics
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Shadows cast uninvite
Discourage affection
Sad eyes
Sad eyes
You can't disguise sad eyes
Feign care and warm concern
Discourage affection
Sad eyes
Sad eyes
You can't disguise sad eyes
The lyrics of Crystal Castles' song "Sad Eyes" depict the struggle of a person who tries to hide their sadness behind a veil but fails to disguise it. The opening line "She wears her veil at night" refers to the veil worn by women during bedtime or in mourning. However, in this context, the veil becomes a metaphor for the person's attempt to hide their sadness. The shadows that are cast are symbolic of the darkness that surrounds the person, creating an unwelcoming environment for affection and warmth.
The phrase "Discourage affection" reveals the person's disinterest in forming any emotional connections. They might push away people who try to show care and warmth, possibly due to past trauma or emotional damage. The person's sad eyes are a reflection of their inner feelings, and they cannot disguise the sadness that lies within them. The last line of the song "You can't disguise sad eyes" emphasizes this fact.
In summary, "Sad Eyes" is a song that explores the difficult journey of a person who finds it hard to form any emotional connections due to their inner struggles with sadness and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
She wears her veil at night
She hides her true self in darkness, keeping her innermost thoughts and emotions concealed from others.
Shadows cast uninvite
The darkness around her pushes people away, making it difficult for others to approach or connect with her.
Discourage affection
Her demeanor discourages people from showing her love or affection because she appears distant and unapproachable.
Sad eyes
Her eyes betray her true mood and emotions, which are sad and melancholic in nature.
Sad eyes
Her sadness is so profound that it is reflected in her eyes and cannot be hidden, no matter how hard she may try.
You can't disguise sad eyes
No matter how much she may try to hide her sadness or put on a façade of happiness, it will always be reflected in her eyes and give her away.
Feign care and warm concern
Others may try to show her care and concern, but it feels false and insincere due to her perceived unapproachable nature.
The kiss you did not earn
She does not readily give out her love or affection, and people must earn it through genuine care and effort. A kiss from her would be a reward, earned through true love and dedication.
Discourage affection
Her lack of emotional openness and cold demeanor discourages others from trying to earn her affection, making true love and connection difficult or even impossible.
Sad eyes
The repetition of this line reinforces the depth of her sadness and the difficulty she faces in hiding it or finding a way to overcome it.
Sad eyes
The repetition of this line also emphasizes the impact of her true emotions, which always shine through and cannot be easily hidden or disguised.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALICE GLASS, ETHAN KATH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GrandPrixAlessio
Never seeing CC live is one of my greatest regrets
Pamela Vasquez
Saw them live once. I will never forget...
Jasmine Escobar
@brandon my mother got back at me for not graduating on time but I mean I did after but still she punished me on not going to the one at Pomona Glass house 🥺 that one definitely hurt.
Raven Rainbow
@edit name The only song I really love is the one with the lyrics sleep it off. It's wonderful. Especially when the pitch is altered a bit.
edit name
@Raven Rainbow you are talking like she’s dead, but Alice is pretty much alive and creating her own music now
Elliott Henderson
+1
kelly
why is this so good?? i can’t describe my feelings when listening to this song
seaworldwater
It's just so hard to explain
Punk Ratt
Idk I feel like something big is happening and it's going to an end
Jure Primorac
Feels like heroin?!