Eyes Shut
Eric's Trip Lyrics


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I never know, I never know, I never know how much it does
I never seen, I never see, I never see with my eyes closed
I can't pretend, I can't pretend, I can't pretent, I can't pretent I didn't know
And you can hide, and you can hide, and you can hide yourself in me

My eyes ain't open, you see them shine
You can't say anything 'cause I scared myself
My eyes ain't open, you see them shine
You can't say anything 'cause I scared myself

I feel so tired, I feel so tired, I feel so tired at everything
There's nothing new, nothing new, nothing new, it's all the same
I feel like you, feel like you, feel like you, feel like you everyday
You're not alone, not alone, not alnone in the same way

My eyes ain't open, you see them shine
You can't say anything 'cause I scared myself




My eyes ain't open, you see them shine
You can't say anything 'cause I scared myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eric's Trip's song "Eyes Shut" are about feeling lost and tired in the monotony of everyday life. The singer never knows how much something affects them and they never see things clearly, as if their eyes are always closed. They can't pretend that they didn't know this, and they feel like they are hiding from something. They feel scared and tired, just like everyone else, and they find solace in knowing that they are not alone in feeling this way.


The repeated line "My eyes ain't open, you see them shine, you can't say anything 'cause I scared myself" echoes the theme of feeling lost and unsure. It's as if the singer is aware that others can see that they are struggling, but they feel like they can't explain it or talk about it. The line "You can't say anything 'cause I scared myself" suggests that the fear and confusion they are experiencing is overwhelming and intimidating, and they don't want to burden anyone else with it.


Overall, the lyrics to "Eyes Shut" are a poignant exploration of feeling lost and disconnected in a world that can feel overwhelming and monotonous. The singer's struggle to keep their eyes open and see things clearly is a powerful metaphor for the frustration and despair that can come with feeling lost and uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

I never know, I never know, I never know how much it does
I am often unaware of the extent of things that affect me.


I never seen, I never see, I never see with my eyes closed
I am unable to see things that are hidden or obscured from plain sight.


I can't pretend, I can't pretend, I can't pretent, I can't pretent I didn't know
I am unable to feign ignorance once something becomes clear to me.


And you can hide, and you can hide, and you can hide yourself in me
Others are able to seek refuge or solace in me when they need to escape.


My eyes ain't open, you see them shine
Even though I may not be fully aware or conscious, my emotions are still present and visible.


You can't say anything 'cause I scared myself
Others are hesitant to comment on my emotional state because they fear it may further perturb me.


I feel so tired, I feel so tired, I feel so tired at everything
I am fatigued by life in general and find myself drained by mundane tasks and routines.


There's nothing new, nothing new, nothing new, it's all the same
I feel stuck in a rut and find my life to be monotonous with no semblance of change or excitement.


I feel like you, feel like you, feel like you, feel like you everyday
I empathize with others who experience similar struggles and emotions as me.


You're not alone, not alone, not alnone in the same way
Others who also experience similar struggles are not alone, as we are all in this together.




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS THOMPSON, JULIE DOIRON, MARK GAUDET, RICK WHITE

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