Eye-D is a Dutch drum & bass DJ/producer from Goes, a small town in the sou… Read Full Bio ↴Eye-D is a Dutch drum & bass DJ/producer from Goes, a small town in the southwest of the Netherlands. In the early 90s he started producing and playing hardcore as part of an outfit called The Outside Agency, but in 1998 his ever-present love for breakbeats resulted in the release of the first Eye-D drum & bass record. Since then Eye-D has been one of the most successful names in Dutch drum & bass, with releases on seminal labels such as Citrus, Ruff-Teck, Evol Intent, Black Sun Empire Recordings and his current mainstay PRSPCT Recordings. Eye-D has also been involved in numerous collaboration projects with the likes of DJ Hidden, SPL, Black Sun Empire, Noisa, Evol Intent and Counterstrike. Eye-D’s music has been released on a variety of international labels and his DJ performances have taken him all over the globe. In addition to his work in drum & bass, his hardcore project The Outside Agency (which he makes up together with DJ Hidden continues to be one of the most respected and influential forces in the world of underground hardcore. Naturally Eye-D's background in hardcore often results in some unique flavoring in both his DJ sets and his tracks. Expect his sets to be hard-edged but still very effective on the dancefloor.

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Eye-D Lyrics

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In the game when the bones are stacked
Drawin' a blank with a mental collapse
Just wait, things don't always go my way
Who takes the blame when no one reacts
That might explain why we're headed off track
Look straight, things are gonna go my way

Push me down once and it's not okay

Fall and drop it down, well it's my choice to make
If I stood my ground then maybe you all might
Hang with me a while and watch the whole world fall like

Domino, domino
Falling like a domino
Domino, domino
Drop it down like a domino
Domino, domino
Falling like a domino
Domino, domino
Drop it down like a domino

It's, never too late, free the weight off your back
Retaliate when you're under attack
Take claim, when things don't seem to go your way
Anticipate, don't ever fall for the traps
Stand alone and you'll see who's got your back
Well played, things are gonna fall your way

Push me down once and it's not okay
Fall and drop it down, well it's my choice to make
If I stood my ground then maybe you all might
Hang with me awhile and watch the whole world fall like

Domino, domino
Falling like a domino
Domino, domino
Drop it down like a domino
Domino, domino
Falling like a domino
Domino, domino
Drop it down like a domino

Domino, domino
Falling like a domino
Domino, domino
Drop it down like a domino
Domino, domino
Falling like a domino

Domino, domino
Drop it down like a domino

Overall Meaning

In "Domino", Eye-D presents a message of empowerment and perseverance in the face of adversity. The song begins with a reference to the game of dominoes, where each piece falls in a chain reaction when one is tipped over. The singer of the song feels like they are drawing a blank and experiencing a mental collapse, struggling to make progress when obstacles arise. However, they refuse to accept defeat and instead strive to take control of their own fate. Even when pushed down, they insist on getting back up and making their own choices.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of everything being connected, with each falling piece of the domino effect leading to the next. Eye-D uses this analogy to encourage listeners to take charge and not let their circumstances dictate their future. The repetition of the lyrics "falling like a domino" further emphasizes the idea of a chain reaction, driving home the message that every action has a consequence.

Line by Line Meaning

In the game when the bones are stacked
When things are stacked against me and the odds are not in my favor

Drawin' a blank with a mental collapse
Feeling lost and unable to come up with a solution due to mental exhaustion

Just wait, things don't always go my way
Realizing that things don't always work out as planned and patience is needed

Who takes the blame when no one reacts
Worrying about who will be held responsible if things go wrong and no one takes action

That might explain why we're headed off track
This lack of action may be the reason why things are not going according to plan

Look straight, things are gonna go my way
Staying positive and believing that things will work out in the end

Push me down once and it's not okay
Being resilient and not accepting defeat after facing an obstacle

Fall and drop it down, well it's my choice to make
Choosing to take risks and make decisions that may lead to failure, but also potential success

If I stood my ground then maybe you all might
By standing up for myself, others may follow and support me

Hang with me a while and watch the whole world fall like
Believing that by taking risks and standing up for myself, it will lead to a positive outcome for myself and others

Domino, domino, Falling like a domino
Using the metaphor of falling dominos to represent how taking action and making choices can have a ripple effect

Drop it down like a domino
Reinforcing the metaphor and emphasizing the importance of making choices and taking action

It's never too late, free the weight off your back
Encouraging others to let go of their burdens and start making positive changes no matter their current situation

Retaliate when you're under attack
Taking action and fighting back against those who are causing harm or bringing negativity

Take claim, when things don't seem to go your way
Taking ownership of the situation and being proactive in finding a solution when things are not working out

Anticipate, don't ever fall for the traps
Being mindful and anticipating potential obstacles or problems to avoid falling into negative situations

Stand alone and you'll see who's got your back
By standing up for oneself, it becomes clear who is supportive and who may not have one's best interests in mind

Well played, things are gonna fall your way
After taking action and making choices, success will follow

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jason Merris Bell, Jordan Rand Miller, Marcos Curiel, Sonny Sandoval, Traa Daniels, Wub Bernardo

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