Eisley is an indie rock band from Tyler, Texas, United States. Eisley origi… Read Full Bio ↴Eisley is an indie rock band from Tyler, Texas, United States. Eisley originally consisted of four siblings: Sherri DuPree-Bemis, Stacy King (nee Dupree), Chauntelle D’Agostino (nee Dupree), and Weston DuPree -- and their cousin, Garron DuPree. Stacy, Chauntelle, and Weston left the band in 2015, leaving the band as a duo of Sherri and Garron augmented by hired professionals.

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.

Marvelous Things
Eisley Lyrics

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I woke the dawn
Saw horses growing out the lawn
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh

I glimpsed a bat with butterfly wings
Oh what marvelous things
Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Dark nights hold tight and sleep tight my baby
Morning light shall burst bright and keep us here safely
I followed a rabbit through rows of mermaids entwined shrubbery
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh what marvelous things

But they are they are they are giving me the creeps
Dark nights hold tight and sleep tight my baby
Morning light shall burst bright and keep us here safely
Oh lying in the sun

Everyday feeling all of the magic and might find the wonder
Dark nights hold tight and sleep tight my baby
Morning light shall burst bright and keep us here safely
Morning light shall burst bright and keep us here safely

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eisley's song Marvelous Things describe a dreamlike sequence of events. The singer wakes up before dawn and sees horses growing out of the lawn, feeling a sense of wonder and amazement. The singer then sees a bat with butterfly wings, which they describe as a marvelous thing. The following verse talks about dark nights holding tight and instructs a baby to sleep safely until morning light bursts bright. The singer then explains that they followed a rabbit through rows of mermaids entwined shrubbery, finding even more marvelous things.

The dreamlike journey ends with the singer lying in the sun, feeling all the magic and might and finding the wonder of everyday life. While the events in the song may seem nonsensical on the surface, they are symbolic of the wonder and beauty to be found in the world around us. The dark nights represent fear and uncertainty, but morning light brings safety and hope.

Overall, Marvelous Things is a song about finding joy in the unexpected and learning to appreciate the wonder of life. It encourages the listener to embrace the marvels around us and to face the darkness with the knowledge that the morning light will always come.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke the dawn
I woke up at dawn

Saw horses growing out the lawn
Saw a strange and surreal sight of horses appearing to sprout from the lawn

Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repetition of sounds to emphasize the marvel and amazement of the sights

I glimpsed a bat with butterfly wings
Saw a bat that was uniquely and wondrously shaped like a butterfly

Oh what marvelous things
Expression of awe at the incredible sights

Dark nights hold tight and sleep tight my baby
Infantilizing words of comfort addressed to a child to be safe and calm during the night

Morning light shall burst bright and keep us here safely
The promise that the morning light will bring security and lightness, protection from the darkness

I followed a rabbit through rows of mermaids entwined shrubbery
Describing a surreal and fantastical scene of a rabbit runs through a sea-inspired landscape

But they are they are they are giving me the creeps
Acknowledgement of fear and uncertainty despite the marvels surrounding her

Oh lying in the sun
Relaxing in the sun

Everyday feeling all of the magic and might find the wonder
Appreciation of the amazing world and its beauty

Morning light shall burst bright and keep us here safely
Repeating the idea of safety and comfort in the daylight

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Final repetition of sounds to further emphasize the amazement at the world

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Final repetition of sounds to further emphasize the amazement at the world

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAUNTELLE DUPREE, JONATHAN WILSON, SHERRI DUPREE, STACY DUPREE, WESTON DUPREE

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04Golly Sandra3:29

05Marvelous Things3:32

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kdo-double-g4269

She walks in the room
Her nose in the air
All jaws drop
The guys just stare
Perfect complexion
A perfect smile
The spotlight's on her, but mean while
Friend slips by unnoticed
By admiring eyes
But God sees more than make up
He sees what's beneath an outward disguise

@jonspreadthedread

7y↑32

LYRICS:

I awoke the dawn
Saw horses growing out the lawn
Ah ah .....

I glimpsed a bat with butterfly wings
Oh what marvelous things
Ah ah....

Dark night...hold tight, and sleep tight
My baby
Morning light...shall burst bright
And keep us here safely

I followed a rabbit
Through rows of mermaid entwined Shrubbery
Ah ah....
Oh what marvelous things but, they are, they are, they are
Giving me the creeps

Dark night...hold tight, and sleep tight
My baby
Morning light...shall burst bright
And keep us here safely

Oh...lying in the sun
Everyday feeling all of the magic in life
You might find the wonder.....

Dark night...hold tight, and sleep tight
My baby
Morning light...shall burst bright
And keep us here safely
Morning light...shall burst bright
And keep us here safely
Ah ah.....

All comments from YouTube:

@melissaarnold-ei7po

46w↑56

My daughter was 30, passed away 2 years ago. She loved this band so much, in 2010 she named her daughter Eisley. She's 13 now. These songs are very special to our family. ❤

@LBPreviews

9w↑1

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing something so precious.

@jesserisolo9171

4y↑243

This song reminds me of a simpler time - being an emo kid in high school. Now I'm just an aging hipster

@richellesilva8891

4y↑1

Feel this

@christinadelarosa9512

Same lol

@AlliV286

Yup!

@sadvelvetgirl

Precisely this.

@marianaleontina5195

Hahaha I feel ya

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@SpiritLifeStephanie

7y↑151

This song didn't get the mainstream publicity that it deserved. But it still gives me goosebumps. Pure brilliance

@StephanieVeeMusic

3y↑3

STILL...even in 2021. One of the best songs ever!!

@hi_bored_im_dad

1000% agree

@michaelssali

The Valley is their best album but this song is great too.

@melissaharkins22

4y↑113

I first saw them open for "New Found Glory" in 2006. My dad bought me their CD while I was in an eating disorder treatment center that summer. I listened to this album over and over again and when I listen to it now it takes me back to that "safe space" I was in at 18 years old. Their songs are mesmerizing. Now I'm 31, and when I am feeling anxious putting my headphones and listening to this one helps. They never got the exposure they deserved but I hope they at least know what they created means to their fans.

@Danasaur_123

3y↑1

Yes girl! I saw them open for NFG too!! I'm also 31! Isn't it crazy how music can just transport you back to a certain time and place? I really hope and do believe that they know how much they mean to us :)

@kdo-double-g4269

@mrhappy5236

2y↑1

Thank you for sharing this. That's not an easy thing to talk about let alone deal with. I'm very happy this music brought you back to "the morning light that shall burst bright and keep us here safely."

@FreddyBoBeddy

49w

I still have that album from the show. Such a good memory.

@yellowsheeeep

32w

@@kdo-double-g4269ummm is this from a song or something?! or a poem?? just random thoughts u decided to leave sporadically ?

@cncarter3

8y↑237

Stunning melodies and harmonies-- Amazingly original. They are criminally overlooked. How?

@blisterpacman

5y↑4

@M S lol not exactly

@blisterpacman

5y↑6

@M S some mainstream music is good.

@blisterpacman

5y↑5

@M S so you're saying I'm a real musician because I'm not mainstream? so wouldn't that mean that i have good taste in music by your standards? fyi all bands that are mainstream were once not mainstream... dare to take rational black pill?

@blisterpacman

5y↑2

@M S Actually you're not getting what I"m saying, I'm saying mainstream music even today isn't all necessarily all bad. Just because the music industry promotes musicians and makes them celebrities doesn't equate to them not being real musicians. Just because they are promoted and made celebrities also doesn't mean that they aren't able to play instruments.

@kbs1212

4y↑1

M S I agree.

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@mariaclarabubna5125

6y↑117

My fifteen/sixteen years old main theme. Used to listen to it over and over and over and over again. Still love Eisley, now at my 25's. :)

@alliemccrerey7232

5y↑5

Maria Clara Bubna I’m 31 been listening since 17 still love it ✌🏼♥️

@Rice8520

5y↑3

I still listening this album from time to time since i've heard it in 28. Now i'm 42.

@omgitseis

5y↑5

My name is Eisley to! And when I get older I wanna be a singer too!!!! I’m 9 and been listening ever since I was 7!

@tonyparrish433

4y↑2

Call me when you're 35 and you listened to this from the beginning..... :o

@elisealencar

4y↑2

This is me. 25, still loving them. They were such an important band when I was growing up. Still love them.

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@Saralasry92

4y↑13

This was my MySpace song for a year straight

@QWERTY10680

3y↑1

The Winter Song is the first song I ever heard of them and it was on my friends MySpace profile

@forsurefurshur9727

3y↑19

Holy shit. Was look through old journals today yes diary , and found an entrance w a list of my fave bands. It read -Eisley ❤️. That led me here and holy shit.. nostalgia hurts like a mother******.

@heywhaaat4108

4y↑24

Been listening since I was maybe 17, when they opened 4 Snow Patrol in Houston. 35 now, still listening 🥰

@mrhappy5236

Oh yeah! What a tour that was!

@hittheonewithglasses7887

5y↑11

When I was younger, I remember listening and singing this song with my mom. Especially on long road trips. We would listen to all their songs and sing along. I'm so glad I bonded with my mom over this band

@erri4433

This earworm creeped its way inside my head today and I had to revisit it, so glad someone's commenting within ten hours of me. Lovely memories.

@genevawalters958

2y↑1

I have the same experience but with my dad! My sister ended up naming my niece Eisley :)

@derekdamned1

10y↑65

this was the video that sold me on this band....

@AmberMarieSmithChivalCat

10y↑6

Me too! I first saw this back in 2005 and fell in love. They still continue to amaze me.

@JacX1

6y↑2

Same. Still my favorite song of theirs. Telescope eyes is second favorite.

@makale3763

I used to listen to them when I was younger (about 10 years old) I listened to them first at church camp lol

@Highlikeheaven89

4y↑9

Holy shit I've been trying to remember the name of this band for so long, then the isley brothers came up on my feed and it hit me. EISLEY!! 😍

@ratchaelbeats7072

2y↑7

This song is timeless and still gives me chills after all these years <3

@ZoidBorgir

2y↑8

This song is enchanting. Never gets old

@ninjamonkie

45w↑1

2023 and I still find myself replaying this song on my mixed cd from High School

@TheGadough

14y↑8

According to Wikipedia, Stacy is currently 21 years old, and this video was made in 2003. That means Stacy, in this video, is roughly 14-15 years old. Holy crap dude. It's amazing how much talent she had at such a young age. And still does. Damn. And this song is amazing. Eisley is amazing. That's all I have to say.

@sadvelvetgirl

4y↑2

My heart. Still bump Eisley to this day and follow the sisters on insta, such a sweet lil blessing to see their beautiful family grow over the years. Thanks for such incredible music.

@SaraKalla

12y↑11

That's Sherri Dupree Bemis, and yes, she is simply gorgeous. (and my favorite) <3

@BKellyS

13y↑4

Their voices blend together so beautifully, it's mesmerizing.

@SP039

4y↑10

This will blow up randomly someday

@Astroastromancer

4y↑1

i hope so

@LyssaHASCakes

5y↑6

my literal childhood. this brings back too many memories...

@vanessag.1405

3y↑1

This song changed me. 💚

@SieNoel

1y↑1

seriously the most underrated hidden treasure you are all amazing

@xpxnchyx

39w↑1

This mv altered my brain chemistry when I saw it in 7th grade, I'll never not love this song

@FazeNot

3y↑5

Wonderful to come back to this marvelously whimsical song <3

@fawnfaceplays

3y↑6

this song still resonates with me 15 years later...

@StephanieVeeMusic

3y↑1

Who's still here in 2021??? 💜 One of the best songs to ever be made

@rychu6101

8y↑57

I can't help laughing whenever it shows the raised shot of her with her face like, smashed against the microphone.

@Xch4r3nd4X

I literally was looking and giggling at that part of the video

@DarentoddMusic

5y↑9

If you've ever performed playing guitar and singing, sometimes that mic being still is the only constant you have on a the stage lost in the melody. You kiss it, and it brings you home.

@danielaustin2766

First heard of you in 2003. I was deployed to Iraq, got a "rolling stone" magazine in the mail. Only one I have ever owned or read. You were "the next big things". We had built an internet Cafe. I created an Amazon account and ordered "Marvelous Things" I have physical copies of all if your music. I saw you in a bar once. Maybe in 04 or 05. For 19 years now Eisley has been a part of my life.
I thank you and appreciate you being there for me.

@zxftw89

12y↑5

I love this shit.I heard this when i was 12 or 13.I'm 23 now.Still love it

@Ratd0g28

14y↑2

Probably one of the most under rated albums of all time. And one of the best. Room Noises, if you don't have it, get it!

@PLeilani

8y↑10

My most favorite Eisley song! :)

@Bayonettamachinekill

8y↑71

better than the crap they pass on the radio. This is real music right here.

@belladrago3835

Bayonettamachinekill
I couldn't agree more.

@technicalman

9y↑14

Great music. I keep coming back to this song. It's marvelous.

@fauxfae

9y↑21

eisley is my childhood

@mrsc6917

6y↑1

Same

@TomPMelanson

14y↑16

I love how Sherri is trying to eat the microphone lol

@DanaJaneWriter

6y↑1

I cannot believe it's not legendary with, like, millions views! I'm SO puting it in my movie someday - so more people learn the glory of this song! Or someone else - please, put it in a tv-series. Then it will explode!

@jonspreadthedread

7y↑32

@stevemartinish

2y↑2

mermaid entwined shrubbery? what the? cool song though :D

@indo4954

2y↑2

@@stevemartinish its like they used AI to generate the lyrics

@meghunnlove

12y↑1

For a year I have been trying to think of the name of the band I used to listen to when I was 15, it just popped into my head and I shed a tear...It's been too long!

@gonzf.6983

5y↑22

2019, but it feels like 2008 when that girl I had a crush on in high school burned me a mix CD that included this song. Oh nostalgia...

@joshualowellcook

4y↑2

I tried so hard not to like this as a metalhead when my ex gf would play this band back in 05....here i am thinking of them 15 years later lol

@gvalladare

3y↑1

I remember catching this video on MTV2, being completely in love with the aesthetic of it, the pretty colors, the innocent yet pale feel, the girls and boys with the long faces, they are pretty much grown kids but you can see they're still children, and of course the song is amazing, completely years ahead. It was 2005 I guess, I was 25.

@UncleLousSaggyBalls

8y↑21

She has great vocals.

@SiliconBong

8y↑5

*gonna watch once a day till it get to a million :)

@masonjones582

7y↑3

+SiliconBong Still watching?

@davidvelox224

I’m not sure he is watching still, but nevertheless. It’s a great song. Been a few years since I’ve listened again myself.

@EasyTigerSaurus

6y↑3

mid 2018. so much good memories with Eisley songs, back in the days.

@passatdreamm

19w

It’s now almost 2024 and I’m still listening.

@KCYON

11y↑1

This is truly wonderful. So glad i found Eisley

@Chris-io1jv

Reminds of being a crazy little kid staring at the sun and thinking how marvelous the universe was. I wish I could back to that. Now you gotta drag everything outta the mud and keep it secret and safe so the world doesn’t shit all over it

@YT2008

3y↑1

not sure why youtube recommended this to me but i’m glad they did. i totally forgot about this band. they are so great

@EzraBoyy

8y↑5

O M G ! Ummmmm like high school anyone?? lol 😍😍😍😍 I miss this time!!!!!!!! 😩😍😭

@wypimentel

3y↑1

So young was already very good, I'm proud of listening them.

@LindsayCatherine

14y↑1

I love how clean and dirty it is at the same time. A crisp blue shirt bright sunny sky, neatly organized silverware Then throw in some grassy knees and a missing piece of cake to shake things up I just really enjoy it

@ambercromer8284

This is still one of my favorite songs. Helped me get through some tough times. Love you guys.

@nixieNICLA

10y

Morning light shall burst bright.... lovely lyrics. Great track.

@angelashaw114

5y↑2

I’ve been looking for this song

@smartaMartini

26w

I'll never not love this song.

@riffers

14y

A friend sent me this song about 5 years ago and I listened to it over and over again before deciding to go out and buy Room Noises and Combinations on CD. Now my "Eisley" Pandora station is all I need to keep me sane at work :) And yes, I'm totally in love with Sherri.

@anarudolph9879

8y↑6

I just saw them last night at Trees and it was somehow even better ❤ Love them sm

@HOMEWOOD94

10y↑1

I absolutely love this track!!

@technicalman

10y↑3

Can't stop listening to this song.

@theaudition347

12y

This is the best song to listen to when I'm either really depressed or when I'm really happy. The whole album's awesome.

@R3cov3ry

12y↑2

this song just makes me feel like im a better person than i am.

@Appleboy05

14y↑1

this song is so claming and chilling and so awesome ...just love it i am glad that i found this song just now

@waterproof4403

4y↑1

Oh my! I freakin love this

@prototype5597

12y

It is embracing the dualism inherent in life. Light cannot be truly expressed but from within the shadows. It is when the spirit has become engulfed in darkness that the light is truly cherished.

@CandiedJester

14y↑1

They should really be far more popular than they are. They are so wonderful.~ <3<3<3

@innadc4977

2y↑1

Back here .. it’s now 2022 and I’m still in love with this song ❤️.

@cfzam4138

yo crecí con Eisley! amo sus canciones melódicas! hermosas letras! gracias!

@epamaembong528

2023 , love this song 😢😢

@CRivasEntertainment

Reminds me when I used to live in the suburbs in Dallas, Texas . Amazing childhood days!!

@Paramyer

12y

Saw you guys way back when. Classics never die, you are now a classic.

@JohnnyDalle

11y↑1

I named my band Marvelous Things because of this song. :)

@Unit02Chan

5y↑1

found them in middle school so long ago, still great!

@Trixiath

14y

It's nice they are still getting recognition even though they broke away from Warner Music Group. I love them, they will forever be my favorite artists.

@TanyaJohnson1988

14y

Man, I remember listening to them when I was like, 16 I think. They were so ahead of their time, this song would be HUGE now. Awesome!

@riocolgan727

5y↑9

The song that musically awakened my ass.

@athenadelara7425

7 years ago, I listen to Eisley playlist at night before I go to sleep.
This reminds me of my suitor. He put the playlist on my phone.
Made me wonder how's he doing now.

@maefan70

14y

Where has this band been all my life?

@codergirl4993

I haven't listened to this song in such a long time..still loving it

@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357

10y↑1

I have found the song again, finally! I still like this song just like Longwave's Tidal Wave. I have seen both on television in year 2002 or 2003. Thank you for posting. :)

@July41054AD

14y

One of my favorite songs, thank you kindly!

@Chad_Fuckhammer

4y↑1

I had this on a sample cd with a Bright Eyes song on it. Good tune. Very catchy bass lines and very soothing sugary sweet vocal harmonizing

@readysefgo3820

Still one of my favorite songs of all time. I super love you, guys. Hope you can visit Philippines one day.

@jesswoodhere

Love this song so much. It still hits me now like it did in 2005. 💙💙💙

@AshleyxScreamx

14y

So amazing.

@lucasneves8714

I'm still here, on 2k22 loving this sound

@DrkWeasel

Came back after 10 years, this song is still a straight banger

@ceciliacecichechu

12y

this was the frst Eisley video I saw ♥

@amandadutra125

3y↑1

Sherry is so beautiful <3

@Darklust212

13y

2011 and still listening to eisley

@riffers

13y

I was totally crushing on Sherri until I saw them in concert a few weeks ago... can't get Chauntelle out of my mind. Gorgeous. And all are super super nice! Looking forward to spring tour :)

@kayanimahal

14y

omg i miss this song!!!

@WizardKittyKoi

40w↑1

This song may be almost as old as me, but I still feel a little bit of nostalgia for some reason...

Why am I crying? I need an explanation.

@sappyxsorb

13y

Goosebumps all over. What a voice!

@ontojune

13y

I listen to this song every so often to remind myself of why I like music.

@lawrenalvarez1198

10y

I love to see their look from the beginning til now. Love them

@JonathanBruner182

14y

Eisley is one of the few talented bands out there that isn't full of themselves.

@Appleboy05

since this song came out ive been listening to it off and on... been 2 years since I last listen and it suddenly pop in my head so now I am here ...

@frequencyhostage

11y↑1

This video is Dubbed with the remake of Marvelous Things from the album Room Noises. The original song and this video were released in 2003 (The Marvelous Things E.P.), under Reprise Records.