The band began as an after-church endeavor when the DuPrees were young. The band was named Moss Eisley, after the Star Wars city Mos Eisley, but for legal reasons the "Moss" was dropped officially when they announced their tour opening for Coldplay. Now they're all grown up and have both headlined and opened for bands such as (but not limited to): Taking Back Sunday, Coldplay, Switchfoot, Snow Patrol, Brand New, Vedera, MUTEMATH, The Myriad, Hot Hot Heat and New Found Glory, and Say Anything, in which Sherri DuPree married lead singer Max Bemis. Featuring ethereal, soaring harmonies and dreamy imagery, Eisley has a sound all their own. They are, however, not without comparison or influence. Their sound echoes to dream pop and artists such as Cocteau Twins or Mazzy Star and to contemporary acts such as Denali.
Find Me Here
Eisley Lyrics
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Waiting for the sun to rise
I've got riverbeds in my eyes
I'm a bonfire on a hillside
The wind whistles sharp through my teeth
I've been burning oil, walking the streets
And I'm crying, I'm crying
Oh love, I'm buried near
It's a long drive, and it's summer
I don't know what you want from me
All I want is to be set free
Oh, I'm trying
Oh love, find me here
Oh love, I'm buried near
Oh love, turn every stone
Oh love, won't dream alone
Sleep, I want your love
My mind is slipping, won't slip away
Oh love, find me here
Oh love, I'm buried near
Oh love, turn every stone
Oh love, won't dream alone
I'm a watchtower in the morning
The lyrics of Eisley's song Find Me Here paint a picture of a person who is waiting for something to happen or for someone to come find them. The reference to being a watchtower in the morning waiting for the sun to rise suggests that the person has been up all night waiting for dawn. The riverbeds in their eyes indicate that they have been crying or experiencing intense emotions. The image of being a bonfire on a hillside could represent both the person's desire to be seen and their intense inner turmoil. The wind whistling sharp through their teeth portrays the person's weariness and vulnerability after walking the streets and burning themselves out.
The chorus of the song expresses the person's plea to be found by love. They want someone to come and rescue them from their inner turmoil and provide them with the feeling of being alive again. The repeated refrain of "Oh love, find me here" reinforces the person's desperation for connection.
In the second verse, the person acknowledges that they don't know what the other person wants from them, but they want to be set free. They are trying to work through their feelings and emotions, but it's difficult. The bridge uses the metaphor of slipping away to underscore the person's fear of losing control of their mind and emotions. The final chorus repeats the person's longing to be found by love and suggests that they don't want to dream alone.
Overall, the song explores the complex emotions and desires of a person who is struggling to cope with their inner turmoil and longing for connection. It's a poignant reflection on the human condition and the universal desire for love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a watchtower in the morning
I am vigilant and watchful, waiting for a new day to begin.
Waiting for the sun to rise
I am anticipating the arrival of the morning sun, which will bring new hope and light.
I've got riverbeds in my eyes
My eyes are filled with tears, as if they were riverbeds that have been carved by a flowing current of sadness.
I'm a bonfire on a hillside
I am a beacon of light and warmth, standing high on a hill so that my light can be seen from afar.
The wind whistles sharp through my teeth
The wind blows fiercely through my mouth, creating a whistling sound that pierces the quietness of the surroundings.
I've been burning oil, walking the streets
I have been pushing myself to the limit, both physically and mentally, in my pursuit of something that I desire.
And I'm crying, I'm crying
I am overwhelmed with emotion and sadness, and cannot contain my tears.
Oh love, find me here
I am calling out to love, hoping that it will come to me and provide me with comfort and peace.
Oh love, I'm buried near
Love is close to me, but I cannot seem to find it or connect with it.
Oh love, turn every stone
I want love to leave no stone unturned in its search for me and in its efforts to help me find what I am looking for.
Oh love, won't dream alone
I want love to be with me, to share my dreams and aspirations, and to provide me with the help and support I need to achieve them.
Sleep, I want your love
I am longing for sleep, which will provide me with the rest and relief I need, and also for the love and comfort that often accompanies it.
My mind is slipping, won't slip away
I am barely holding on to my sanity and strength, even as I try to cope with my troubles and move forward.
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