The Empire is growing steadily, selling out 2 runs of limited editions of their debut album, Moment of Impact, released in December 2010. The band is currently planning a US tour.
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Obvious
Eye Empire Lyrics
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what I want to see in me
(belief through struggle)
You see what you want to see,
what you want to see in me
(expert perspective)
You see what you want to see in me
I live in the obvious alone ... alone
Believing in things unseen
in the thing we come to be
(product of nature)
You’ll hear no apologies from me.
To be what you want to be,
what you truly want to be
(be one with struggle)
You’ll see what you truly want to be
The lyrics of Eye Empire's song "Obvious" convey the concept of perception and interpretation. The singer realizes that people often see what they want to see, and their perception of him is based on their own beliefs, struggles, and experiences. Conversely, he also acknowledges that he sees in himself what he wants to see; there is a personal and introspective quality to his perception. Despite the subjectivity of other people's perception of him, the singer states that he lives in 'the obvious' alone - this could imply that he may recognize his flaws and mistakes, but chooses to live with them and face them alone.
Furthermore, the lyrics convey a message of strength and self-belief. The singer talks of 'believing in things unseen' and in the journey of becoming a 'product of nature'. He is unapologetic for being himself and encourages others to be the same. He states that in order to be what you want to be, you must be 'one with struggle', which is also reflected in the analogy of 'belief through struggle' and 'being one with struggle.' The song stresses how our experiences and struggles shape us into the individuals we are, and we must embrace our own journey and self-development.
Line by Line Meaning
I see what I want to see,
I have a personal belief that drives my perspective
what I want to see in me
My beliefs shape my self-image
You see what you want to see,
You have a unique perspective that is not the same as mine
what you want to see in me
Your beliefs shape your perception of me
But I live in the obvious alone.
I base my beliefs and actions on what is clearly apparent to me
I live in the obvious alone ... alone
I do not rely on anyone else's perspectives to shape my beliefs or actions
Believing in things unseen
I have faith in things that are not immediately evident
in the thing we come to be
I have faith in the potential of what we can become
You’ll hear no apologies from me.
I am confident in my beliefs and do not feel the need to apologize for them
To be what you want to be,
You have the power to shape your own destiny
what you truly want to be
Your true desires and motivations must guide your actions
You’ll see what you truly want to be
Once you have clarity on your desires and motivations, you will be able to see the path forward clearly
Contributed by Avery D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.