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.
I Could Be There For You
Eisley Lyrics
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All her friends say
Ring ring ring ring where are you hiding?
Ring ring ring ring where are you hiding?
Could you open your door?
Oh could you open your door?
I could be there for you
I could be there for you
I will be there for you oh
Love is a false dart driven into your heart
And I could be there for you
I could be there for you
I could be there for you
I will be there for you oh
Would someone please walk through with me?
I've got nothing to hide, nowhere to be
Why do we have to come through here
'Cause nothing leads me to you
'Cause you are nothing what you seem
You're always looking out for me
'Cause you are nothing what you seem
You're always looking out for me
You'll never contemplate that I am near
And help goes unseen
You're a cave, admitting who you choose
And I could be there for you
I could be there for you
Oh I could be there for you
I could be there for you
I will be there for you oh
The lyrics to Eisley's song "I Could Be There For You" reflect the desire to be there for someone who is struggling and feeling lost. The opening lines describe the person as being "in sulfur in the night" which evokes a sense of darkness and despair. The repetition of "Ring ring ring ring where are you hiding?" suggests that the person is isolated and perhaps avoiding contact with others. The singer then asks the person to "open their door" which can be interpreted as a literal or metaphorical invitation to let them in and offer support.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's willingness to be there for the person in need. They repeat the phrase "I could be there for you" four times, and then add "I will be there for you oh" which demonstrates their commitment to helping the person. The lines "Love is a false dart driven into your heart" suggest that the person's struggles may be related to a romantic relationship that has caused them pain or betrayal.
The second half of the song brings in additional layers of meaning as the singer asks someone to walk with them and questions why they have to go through darkness to reach the person in need. The lines "You are nothing what you seem" and "You're a cave, admitting who you choose" suggest that the person may have a facade or be selective in who they let in. The song ends with the repeated line "And I could be there for you" which reinforces the singer's desire to help despite the challenges presented.
Overall, "I Could Be There For You" is a heartfelt and introspective song that encourages empathy and support for those who are struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
She's in sulfur in the night
She's in a dark and scary place in her mind, filled with danger and despair
All her friends say
Everyone around her notices that something is wrong and she needs help
Ring ring ring ring where are you hiding?
Repeatedly calling out to her, trying to find her and bring her out of hiding
Could you open your door?
Asking her to open up and let someone into her life
Oh could you open your door?
A plea to her to take a chance and open up to someone
I could be there for you
A promise that she can rely on someone for support and comfort
Love is a false dart driven into your heart
Love can be painful and deceptive, leading to heartbreak and disappointment
And I could be there for you
Despite the risk of being hurt, the promise of support remains
Would someone please walk through with me?
A request for someone to walk with her and provide companionship
I've got nothing to hide, nowhere to be
She is ready and willing to be transparent and open with someone
Why do we have to come through here
Questioning the difficult journey that is necessary to find true connection with another person
'Cause nothing leads me to you
Despite her efforts, she feels lost and disconnected from others
'Cause you are nothing what you seem
The people in her life may not be who they appear to be, adding to her distrust and isolation
You're always looking out for me
Despite her doubts, she recognizes that someone cares for her
You'll never contemplate that I am near
She fears that others may not recognize her pain and may not see that she needs help
And help goes unseen
Her needs are going unnoticed or ignored by those around her
You're a cave, admitting who you choose
Others may have their own secrets, and may only choose to reveal them to certain people
I will be there for you oh
Despite the challenges and uncertainties, the promise of support remains strong
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAUNTELLE DUPREE, SHERRI DUPREE, STACY DUPREE, WESTON DUPREE
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