Eiafuawn (pronounced ee-uh-fon), short for "everything is all fucked up and… Read Full Bio ↴Eiafuawn (pronounced ee-uh-fon), short for "everything is all fucked up and what not", is a solo project of Clay Parton. Parton is most known for his work in the band Duster, with whom he released two albums on Up Records and a number of archival recordings later.

Their first release, "The Modulator Hustle" is available for free download from archive.org as an Observatory Online release.

Their second release, "Birds in the Ground" was released on CD in 2006 by the static cult label, and on 180g vinyl by pillowscars in October 2008.

More information about Eiafuawn can be found at the project's official website.

Bees
Eiafuawn Lyrics

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Got circuits built, like a bee's
You're easy to love, not easy to please
It's behind the scenes

A thousand breakups breakin' us up
Either way, it's never enough
Ain't it your life, girl, ain't it your life?

Lay down, lay down here in the tall grass

Can't you ever want this honestly? Oh
Oh, ain't it, ain't it your life?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eiafuawn's "Bees" reflect on a complex and challenging relationship that the singer has with another person. The first two lines compare the other person to a bee, stating that they have built circuits like a bee does her hive. This is followed by the observation that while this person is easy to love, they are not easy to please. The line "it's behind the scenes" adds a layer of mystery to the relationship, indicating that there is more going on beneath the surface than what meets the eye.

The second verse describes the difficulties that the singer has faced in maintaining the relationship, with a thousand breakups breaking them up. Despite this, the singer recognizes that whatever they do is never enough to satisfy the other person. The lines "ain't it your life, girl, ain't it your life?" suggest a resignation on the singer's part, acknowledging that they cannot control the other person's actions or decisions.

The chorus of "Bees" offers a glimpse of hope amidst the turmoil of the relationship. The singer invites the other person to lie down with them in the tall grass, asking if they can ever want something honestly. This line suggests that there may have been dishonesty or a lack of transparency in the relationship thus far. The final line of the chorus repeats the question, "ain't it your life?" which can be interpreted as either a reminder that the other person is in control of their own life, or a plea for them to take responsibility for their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Got circuits built, like a bee's
I have built systems similarly to a bee that work automatically

You're easy to love, not easy to please
I enjoy loving you, but it's hard to fulfill your expectations

It's behind the scenes
The work that needs to be done to please you is not noticeable to most people

A thousand breakups breakin' us up
Our relationship goes through a lot of ups and downs, featuring many breakups

Either way, it's never enough
No matter what we do, we can't seem to satisfy each other

Ain't it your life, girl, ain't it your life?
Isn't this the life you have chosen for yourself, girl?

Lay down, lay down here in the tall grass
Relax with me and forget about the stress of our relationship

Can't you ever want this honestly? Oh
Can't you simply want to be with me without any hidden agendas or expectations?

Oh, ain't it, ain't it your life?
Again, isn't this the life you lead and the choices you've made?

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