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.
I Don't Wanna Be Your Friend
Eyedress Lyrics
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I don't wanna be your friend
I′m not trying to joke
I don't wanna be your friend
If you still talk to him
Why would I be your friend?
If you don't wanna win
I don′t fuck with the opps
I don′t roll like that
Yeah, I got my friends
And we're gonna fucking win
I don′t wanna be your friend
Why would I be like them?
When I could be better than them
Doing so much better than them
They're all about the competition
They care about the recognition
After hours spreading lies
But I just keep it inside
Don′t wanna lose my mom
Don't wanna lose my tongue
I got a piece of mind
I just wanna be a boss
I just wanna be a boss
I don′t wanna be your friend
I got better things to do
If you wanna talk about me
You better say this shit to my face
You better say this shit to my face
You better say this shit to my face
You better say this shit to my face
You better say this shit to my face
These lyrics convey a sense of defiance and self-assurance, with the artist firmly asserting that they do not want to be friends with someone. It suggests that there may have been a falling out or some kind of betrayal, as the artist questions why they should be friends with someone who still talks to someone they don't like. The repeated line "I don't wanna be your friend" emphasizes the artist's refusal to maintain a friendship in these circumstances.
The lyrics also highlight the artist's commitment to loyalty and their own set of values. They state that they don't associate with their "opps" or enemies, demonstrating a clear boundary in terms of who they choose to associate with. The artist emphasizes their strong bond with their own friends, suggesting that they are united and determined to succeed together. This line can be interpreted as a declaration of confidence and ambition, highlighting their dedication to achieving their goals.
The lyrics further assert that the artist has no interest in conforming or being like others. They express a desire to be better than the people they distance themselves from. This can be interpreted as a rejection of the competitive and fake nature of certain social circles, contrasting it with the artist's choice to focus on self-improvement and personal growth.
The final segment of the lyrics speaks to the artist's desire to maintain personal integrity and authenticity. They express a fear of losing important relationships, such as with their mother, while emphasizing their determination to speak their mind and be their own person. By asserting that they just want to be a boss, the artist is asserting their aspiration to be in control of their own life and decisions.
Overall, these lyrics convey a strong sense of self-assuredness, loyalty, and determination to stand true to one's own values and goals. It reflects the artist's refusal to compromise their principles and their resilience to external pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be your friend
I have no interest in maintaining a friendship with you
I'm not trying to joke
I am serious about not wanting to be your friend
If you still talk to him
If you continue to communicate with him
Why would I be your friend?
There is no reason for me to be your friend
If you don't wanna win
If you lack the desire to succeed
I don't fuck with the opps
I do not associate with my enemies
I don't roll like that
I do not act or behave in that manner
Yeah, I got my friends
Yes, I have my own group of friends
And we're gonna fucking win
And we are determined to achieve success
Why would I be like them?
Why would I choose to resemble them?
When I could be better than them
When I have the potential to surpass them
Doing so much better than them
Performing at a much higher level than them
They're all about the competition
They are solely focused on competing
They care about the recognition
They prioritize receiving acknowledgement
After hours spreading lies
Engaging in spreading false information for an extended period
But I just keep it inside
But I choose to keep it to myself
Don't wanna lose my mom
I do not want to lose my mother
Don't wanna lose my tongue
I do not want to lose the ability to speak freely
I got a piece of mind
I have peace of mind
I just wanna be a boss
I simply aspire to be a leader or someone of authority
I got better things to do
I have more important activities to engage in
If you wanna talk about me
If you wish to discuss me
You better say this shit to my face
It would be wise for you to express these words directly to me
You better say this shit to my face
You would be advised to confront me with these comments
You better say this shit to my face
It is in your best interest to speak directly to me about these matters
You better say this shit to my face
It would be more appropriate for you to express these words in person
Writer(s): Idris Vicuna
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@belaolson8172
Lyrics for all my homies out there -
I don't wanna be your friend
I don't wanna be your friend
I'm not trying to chill
I don't wanna be your friend
If you still talk to him
Why would I be your friend
If you don't wanna win?
I don't fuck with the opps
I don't roll like that
Yeah, I got my friends
And we gonna fucking win
I don't wanna be your friend
Why would I be like them
When I could be better than them
Doing so much better than them
They're all about the competition
They care about the recognition
Half their hours spinning lies (?)
But I just keep it inside
Don't wanna lose my mind
Don't wanna waste my time
I got peace of mind
I just wanna be a boss
I don't wanna be your friend
I got better things to do
If you wanna talk about me
You better say that shit to my face (5x)
This is the by ear btw so feel free to correct me :)
Edit: corrected as neccesary
@eyedress
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@jackschillin
man i fucking feel you with this song
@eye_dress
eyedress ilysm
@basedsouljah
this man took Cloud rap and turned it into Post-punk. this is god tier.
@ScottQ1
Pretty much
@Teheskimo
Yo holy shit you fuckin nailed it
Feels like I'm watching the start of something big and new even tho he's been around for like 8+ years lmao
@c6el
cloud rap lyrics, post punk instrumental and production
@parannouls
cloud punk 🤔
@sophiefernanda2269
AYO EYEDRESS LIKED YOUR COMMENT
@g.carreon8724
In 3+years this gonna be recommended to everyone and theyre gonna know you. Enjoy this while its still underground 💫. Stay punk homie!