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EYES
Ephraim Lewis Lyrics
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like a sigh that greets the close of day
feel the waters' welcoming arms
embrace me in the quiet calm
i can't hear what you say anymore
just the sound of trees on the ocean floor
irresistably drawn from the shore
chorus:
i'm drowning in your eyes
i'm floating out to sea
helpless on the restless tide
that flows between you and me
moving slowly as if in a dream
the colours change from blue to green
all around me reflections of you
in forests deep i'm passing through
in the swell of the storm we're as one
we're dancing in the morning sun
could it be that we've only just begun
chorus x 2
lying here beside you
try to reach you but you're so far....
chorus x 2
i'm drowning in your eyes
i'm drowning in your eyes
i'm drowning in your eyes
The lyrics of Ephraim Lewis's song Eyes are a reflection of the overwhelming feeling of being consumed by someone else's love. The opening lines "feel the ground it's slipping away, like a sigh that greets the close of day" imply a sense of losing control and being swept away by what's happening. The next line, "feel the waters' welcoming arms, embrace me in the quiet calm," seems to suggest that the singer is finding solace in the love they're experiencing, even though it's taking them into uncharted territory.
As the song progresses, they describe how they're unable to hear anything but the sound of the trees on the ocean floor which, although impossible, shows how deeply they are submerged and absorbed by their love, shutting out the rest of the world. The chorus, "i'm drowning in your eyes, i'm floating out to sea, helpless on the restless tide, that flows between you and me," highlights the depth of the love they feel, while also alluding to the turbulent nature of it.
The final lines, "lying here beside you, try to reach you but you're so far," could be interpreted as a metaphor for the emotional distance that the singer feels from their lover, even though they are lying next to them. In summary, Eyes is a song about being consumed by love, losing control, and feeling completely overwhelmed by it.
Line by Line Meaning
feel the ground it's slipping away
The sense of stability is diminishing.
like a sigh that greets the close of day
It is a gentle and peaceful setting of the sun.
feel the waters' welcoming arms
The water is inviting, offering comfort and safety.
embrace me in the quiet calm
There is a stillness and tranquility in the atmosphere.
i can't hear what you say anymore
The communication is breaking down. The words are unheard.
just the sound of trees on the ocean floor
The background noise is soothing and natural.
irresistably drawn from the shore
The pull is strong, and the movement is uncontrollable.
i'm drowning in your eyes
The depth of emotions is overwhelming.
i'm floating out to sea
The feelings are taking over, and the journey is uncertain.
helpless on the restless tide
There is a feeling of vulnerability on the unsteady waters.
that flows between you and me
The relationship is the source and the obstacle.
moving slowly as if in a dream
The pace is surreal and elusive.
the colours change from blue to green
The shades of the world are evolving and transforming.
all around me reflections of you
The imagery is abundant, and everything reminds of the other person.
in forests deep i'm passing through
The journey is taking through uncharted territories.
in the swell of the storm we're as one
The natural forces are bringing closer and unifying.
we're dancing in the morning sun
The joy is effervescent and playful.
could it be that we've only just begun
The possibilities are limitless, and the horizon is open.
lying here beside you
The proximity is intimate, and the bodies are close.
try to reach you but you're so far....
The emotional distance is noticeable, and the connection is fragile.
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