Idris Vicuña (born May 28, 1990), professionally recognized as Eyedress, is… Read Full Bio ↴Idris Vicuña (born May 28, 1990), professionally recognized as Eyedress, is a Filipino solo musician. Raised in the Philippines, particularly an area he described as a "ghetto," Eyedress began playing the guitar at a young age. He and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he was introduced to punk music. At age 13, he and his family moved to Orange County, California. There he joined the crust punk band Liberal Underground as a bassist. He moved back to the Philippines at age 15 with his family.

At age 20, he started composing music by making beats on his laptop and releasing them for free online. After gaining a small following from making beats, Eyedress was introduced to Filipino singer Skint Eastwood, and they collaborated on the song "Biolumine". The song earned him attention from a French label which pushed for him to make an album, which then earned him a record deal with Abeano Records, a subsidiary of XL Recordings. On December 2, 2013, he released his debut extended play Supernatural, which he recorded in his bedroom using FL Studio.

Eyedress released his debut mixtape, Hearing Colors, as a free digital download on April 11, 2014. He released his second EP, Egyptian Night Club to SoundCloud on July 27, 2014. In September 2014, he released the single "Polo Tee" as a tribute to American record producer DJ Rashad. He released his first mixtape after leaving XL Recordings, "Shapeshifter", in 2015.

He signed to Lex Records in 2016: releasing his debut studio album "Manila Ice" the following May. That was followed by "Sensitive G" in November 2018.

Eyedress relocated to Los Angeles from Manila and began recording new songs at his home in Silver Lake.

In late 2019 and early 2020, the first singles from Eyedress' third studio album Let's Skip to the Wedding were released. These included "Jealous" and "Romantic Lover" which became viral hits on TikTok. "Jealous" was certified gold in Australia, Canada, Poland and the USA in 2021, and platinum in the USA in March 2022. "Romantic Lover" was certified gold in the USA in April 2022. The album itself was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and "Let's Skip to the Wedding" was finally released on August 7, 2020.

His next album, Mulholland Drive, was released on August 27, 2021. In September 2021, shortly after the album release, the first single from Mulholland Drive, "Something About You" went viral in the US with Rolling Stone citing the track as the fastest-rising song on American streaming services for the week ending September 23. In January 2022, Eyedress was ranked at number 35 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. "Something About You" was certified gold in the USA in May 2022. The album was nominated for Libera Award for Marketing Genius.

Eyedress teamed up with Filipino American artist named Zzzahara and announced their debut album together as The Simps. The album, Siblings, was released by Lex Records on February 14, 2022. The tracklist includes "Tesla," the album's first track as wells as the songs "Miss Fortunate" from 2019 and "On Fye" from 2020. The two related over their Filipino background and shared taste in music. Zzzahara soon started playing guitar in the group thereafter.

In April, 2022 Eyedress played Coachella festival with his new band debuting new material from his forthcoming album his fifth studio, Full Time Lover.[24] The album was released on August 26, 2022. It the track list consists of 28 tracks of hip-hop, post-punk and shoegaze. Shortly after the album, Eyedress released a cover of Blur's "Song 2" and he featured on Nosaj Thing track "Different Life" from the album Continua.

On October, 5 2022 an Eyedress remix of Fly Anakin, Pink Siifu & Fousheé's track "L's" was released. The next day Eyedress performed live at Elsehwere in Brooklyn headlining a Lex Records event which also included performances by Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin.

A remix of Full Time Lover track "House of Cards" by Kevin Shields was released as part of the Lex-XX remix series on January 23, 2023. RCA Records released "Flowers & Chocolate", his first single for a major label with a music video directed by Eddie Huang on February 13. In March, the RIAA upgraded certification for "Jealous" to 2x Platinum and "Romantic Lover" to Platinum.

ANYTHING FOR YOU
Eyedress Lyrics

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You know I tried my best
I tried my best for you
You know that I′m in love with you
In love with you

You know I tried my best
I tried my best just for you
You know it's true

I′ll do anything for you
Anything for you

I tried my very best
I came out for you

We had a nice time
I'll never forget you, girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eyedress's song 'Anything for You' depict a person who is deeply in love with someone, and who is willing to go to great lengths to prove their love. Through the repetition of the phrase, "You know I tried my best," the singer conveys a sense of perseverance, despite the challenges they may have faced in the relationship. The repeated words also create a sense of urgency, as if the singer is pleading with the person they love to believe in their devotion. The line, "I'll do anything for you," further emphasizes this point, as it illustrates the extent to which the singer is willing to go to show their commitment.

Despite the singer's best efforts, it is unclear whether their love has been reciprocated. The line, "You know that I’m in love with you," suggests that the singer has made their feelings known, but it is unclear whether the other person shares those feelings. This uncertainty is reinforced by the final line of the song, "I'll never forget you, girl," which may be interpreted in one of two ways. On the one hand, it could be seen as a declaration of undying love, a promise to always remember the person they love. On the other hand, it could be interpreted as a sorrowful farewell, a recognition that the relationship has come to an end.

Overall, Eyedress's 'Anything for You' is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the difficulty of expressing our deepest emotions. Through its simple yet powerful lyrics, the song captures the emotional intensity of being in love, as well as the pain and uncertainty that often accompany such feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

You know I tried my best
I put forth all of my effort

I tried my best for you
I gave it all for your sake

You know that I'm in love with you
I have strong feelings of affection towards you

In love with you
I am deeply enamoured by you

You know I tried my best
I did all that I could do

I tried my best just for you
I put forth my maximum effort solely for your benefit

You know it's true
What I am saying is unquestionably real

I'll do anything for you
I am willing to undertake anything that you may need

Anything for you
No task is too arduous for me to accomplish for you

I tried my very best
I put forth every possible effort

I came out for you
I went out of my comfort zone for you