Eyes That Can't See
Easy Rider Lyrics


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Life it does astound us
Swiftly moving by us
We're all swept away
In all life's glory
The mysteries within
Lost in the ratrace in which we live
Do you walk past every sign
Do you stop to see the light
Can you see but are you blinded once again
Eyes that can't see what is true
For what matters is at times surreal
Eyes that can't see, is it you
And the world keeps moving faster still
A child speaks the first time
A friend, a bottle of wine
Moments in a day
In each one's story
Are pictures we ignore
Scratched and faded forever more
Eyes that can't see what is true
For what matters is at times surreal
Eyes that can't see, is it you
Open your mind, next to you you'll find
A world that shines, just open your eyes
Life it does astound us
Swiftly moving by us
We're all swept away
In all life's glory
The mysteries within
Lost in the ratrace in which we live
Eyes that can't see what is true
For what matters is at times surreal
Eyes that can't see, is it you
And the world keeps moving faster still
Eyes that can't see what is true
For what matters is at times surreal

[Spanish:]

Ojos Que No Pueden Ver

La vida nos deja atónitos
Con rápidez se mueve entre nosotros
Todos somos arrasados
En la vida con todo su esplendor
Los misterios que guarda
Se pierden en la competitividad en la que vivimos
Caminas pasada toda señal?
Paras para ver la luz?
Puedes ver pero estás cegado una vez mas?
Ojos que no pueden ver lo que es verdadero
Ya que lo que importa es a veces irreal
Ojos que no pueden ver, ¿eres tu?
Y el mundo sigue moviéndose aún más rápido
Un niño dice su primera palabra
Un amigo, una botella de vino
Momentos de un día
En la historia de cada uno
Hay escenas que ignoramos
Rasgadas y apagadas para siempre
Ojos que no pueden ver lo que es verdadero
Ya que lo que importa es a veces irreal
Ojos que no pueden ver, eres tu?
Abre la mente, cerca de ti encontrarás
Un mundo que brilla, solo abre los ojos.
La vida nos deja atónitos
Con rápidez se mueve entre nosotros
Todos somos arrasados
En la vida con todo su esplendor
Los misterios que guarda
Se pierden en la competitividad en la que vivimos
Ojos que no pueden ver lo que es verdadero
Ya que lo que importa es a veces irreal
Ojos que no pueden ver, ¿eres tu?
Y el mundo sigue moviéndose aún más rápido




Ojos que no pueden ver lo que es verdadero
Ya que lo que importa es a veces irreal

Overall Meaning

The Easy Rider's song "Eyes That Can't See" talks about how people often get caught up in the fast-paced life around them, which causes them to overlook some of the important things in life. The song emphasizes that we need to open our eyes and see beyond what is presented to us at face value. The lines "Do you walk past every sign, do you stop to see the light" suggest that people should slow down and pay attention to the world around them. The song also highlights the importance of relationships and the moments we share in our day-to-day lives.


The lyrics paint a picture of people rushing through life, consumed by the rat race, while missing the beauty and significance of the moments that make up our lives. The overall emphasis of the song is on the importance of opening our eyes and seeing things beyond surface levels- relationships, moments, emotions, and experiences.


In conclusion, the Easy Rider's song "Eyes That Can't See" is a reminder to everyone to take a moment to pause and appreciate the little things in life. It is easy to get caught up in the fast-paced life around us, but it is crucial to remember to see beyond the surface level and appreciate the significance of the things that truly matter.


Line by Line Meaning

Life it does astound us
Life is amazing and we are constantly surprised by it


Swiftly moving by us
Life moves quickly and passes us by


We're all swept away
We are all carried along by the flow of life


In all life's glory
Life is full of wonder and beauty


The mysteries within
There are many mysteries in life that we may never fully understand


Lost in the ratrace in which we live
We are too focused on competing and winning in life to stop and appreciate it


Do you walk past every sign
Do you ignore the important or meaningful things around you?


Do you stop to see the light
Do you take the time to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world?


Can you see but are you blinded once again
We may be capable of seeing what is important, but we often become distracted or overwhelmed


Eyes that can't see what is true
We may be blind to the truth because we are too focused on superficial things


For what matters is at times surreal
Sometimes the important things in life seem unreal or unbelievable


Eyes that can't see, is it you
Are you the one who is blind to the truth?


And the world keeps moving faster still
Life continues to move quickly, regardless of whether we are paying attention to it or not


A child speaks the first time
Even small moments, like a child's first word, can be meaningful and important


A friend, a bottle of wine
Simple things, like spending time with friends and enjoying a glass of wine, can be important and meaningful


Moments in a day
Every moment of every day has the potential to be important and meaningful


In each one's story
Everyone has their own unique story to tell


Are pictures we ignore
We often overlook the important and meaningful moments in life


Scratched and faded forever more
Even the most meaningful moments in life can become blurry and indistinct over time


Open your mind, next to you you'll find
If you open your mind, you may discover something important or meaningful that was right beside you all along


A world that shines, just open your eyes
The world is full of wonder and beauty, if we only take the time to appreciate it




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