Eyes that Last I Saw in Tears
Delight Lyrics

The lyrics of Delight's song Eyes that Last I Saw in Tears seem to be a rendition of T.S Eliot's poem "The Hollow Men", specifically the second stanza. The reference to the "death's dream kingdom" is a clear indication of the poem. The theme of the song is melancholic and talks about the pain of loss; loss of life, loss of love, and the inevitable passage of time. The opening line "Eyes that last I saw in tears" is a poignant reminder of the agony and helplessness of watching someone cry, the helplessness of not being able to do anything to ease their pain. The second line talks about "division" which could refer to the division between life and death, or the division between two people who have moved apart. Death is personified in the “death's dream kingdom,” a place where the singer finds themselves trapped. The “golden vision reappers,” refers to the glory and splendor of youth, that fades away with the passage of time.

The third and fourth lines refer to the inability of the singer to see the tears yet it is their affliction to remember the eyes that once shed them. The fifth and sixth lines bring up the idea of “decision” as they mention the eyes of decision. The phrases “death's other kingdom” and “the door” are a nod to Eliot's The Hollow Men. The decision could be the decision to let go, to move on with one's life, or to accept the inevitability of mortality. The final two lines complete the poem's focus on the eyes and tears. The eyes continue to remain, long after the tears have disappeared, leaving the singer with the finality of loss.