The debut single Arrest Me 'til it Hurts, a peculiar song with influences of pop, funk, country music and Prince. The single generated considerable interest among the public and critics and was followed by the first full length CD All Prayed Up in 2004. The album was nominated for two Swedish Grammies, for Best new artist and Best pop group.
The band toured Sweden, United States, the UK and Ireland. In 2006, for their second album Damaged Goods, they cooperated with producers Pelle Gunnerfeldt and Björn Yttling. Their third album Under the Pavement - The Beach in 2009 was produced by Måns Lundberg.
They won the P3 Gold award for Best Pop in January 2010. Their 4th album released in October 2011 is titled Islands & Shores.
All Eyes On Me
Deportees Lyrics
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I'm all out of words
I thought that you needed my love but you don't
All eyes on me
I'm all out of speed
I could try running but I don't know where
All eyes on me
I guess my best wasn't nearly enough
All kinds of me
Out of ideas
This is like morning minus the light
Don't throw me away just to see where I land
Don't have to be gentle
Please don't be rude
Silence so loud that it rings in my ears
Said everything before you spoke
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
I'm under six feet of snow
I'm under six feet of snow
All eyes on me
My time is tight
I'm moving slowly
Who broke the town
All eyes on me
Spotlight the scene
Yours is the power and mine is the feel
I used to think that I could read your mind
Turns out that I was just reading mine
I am so sick of feeling sick of myself
I might not be perfect, baby I'm yours
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
I'm under six feet of snow
I'm under six feet of snow
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
I'm under six feet of snow
I'm under six feet of snow
Out of your mind
Look to another's
I know yourself into someone else's
Out of your mind
Into another's
I know yourself into someone else's
Out of your mind
Into another's
I know yourself into someone else's
Out of your mind
Into another's
I know yourself into someone else's
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
I'm under six feet of snow
I'm under six feet of snow
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
I'm under six feet of snow
I'm under six feet of snow
Bad dreams
Bad dreams
I'm under six feet of snow
I'm under six feet of snow
In the song "All Eyes on Me" by Deportees, the singer seems to feel overwhelmed by the attention of others. The repeated phrase "all eyes on me" implies a sense of scrutiny and pressure, as if the singer is constantly being watched and judged. The lines "I'm all out of words" and "I'm all out of speed" suggest a sense of exhaustion and defeat, as if the singer has given all they can but still feels inadequate.
The singer also seems to be struggling with their own identity and sense of self-worth. They describe feeling "sick of myself" and wanting to escape their own mind. The line "I used to think that I could read your mind / Turns out that I was just reading mine" is particularly poignant, suggesting a sense of disillusionment and self-awareness.
The repeated refrain of "bad dreams" and the imagery of being buried under six feet of snow further emphasize the singer's sense of isolation and despair. The final lines, "Out of your mind / Into another's / I know yourself into someone else's," suggest a desperate desire to escape oneself and find identity and acceptance through others.
Overall, the song paints a portrait of someone who feels overwhelmed, defeated, and unsure of their own identity and worth, seeking validation and escape from the pressure and scrutiny of others.
Line by Line Meaning
All eyes on me
I am the center of attention
I'm all out of words
I have nothing left to say
I thought that you needed my love but you don't
I mistakenly believed that my love was necessary, but it wasn't
I'm all out of speed
I have no energy left
I could try running but I don't know where
Even if I tried, I don't know where to go
There's nothing to see
There is no spectacle or entertainment
I guess my best wasn't nearly enough
My best effort fell short
All kinds of me
All aspects of me are present
Out of ideas
I have no more solutions or plans
This is like morning minus the light
It feels like an incomplete version of the usual
Don't throw me away just to see where I land
Don't discard me without consideration of the consequences
Don't have to be gentle
You don't need to coddle or treat me delicately
Please don't be rude
But don't be blatantly disrespectful either
Silence so loud that it rings in my ears
The absence of noise is overwhelming and unpleasant
Said everything before you spoke
I already knew what you were going to say
Bad dreams
Unpleasant, frightening dreams
I'm under six feet of snow
I feel trapped and suffocated
My time is tight
I have limited time available
I'm moving slowly
I am making little progress or advancement
Who broke the town
Something or someone caused chaos or destruction
Spotlight the scene
Shine a light on the situation
Yours is the power and mine is the feel
You have control and I have emotions
I used to think that I could read your mind
I thought I knew what you were thinking
Turns out that I was just reading mine
But I was really projecting my own thoughts
I am so sick of feeling sick of myself
I am tired of being self-critical and unhappy
I might not be perfect, baby I'm yours
I may have flaws, but I am committed to you
Out of your mind
Thinking irrationally or illogically
Look to another's
Seeking guidance or inspiration from others
I know yourself into someone else's
Trying to become someone else instead of being oneself
Writer(s): ANDERS STENBERG, PEDER STENBERG, THOMAS HEDLUND
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.