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.
Jealous
Eyedress Lyrics
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Why would you want to be with me?
I'm nothing special
You could have anyone you want
Why would you want to be with me?
You know I'm nothing special
Be with whoever you want
I don't wanna know
Don't tell me about your problems
If your not trying to solve them
Don't ask me for my help
Fix it yourself
She tried to call me yesterday
But I didn't pick up
'Cause I don't got time
I don't have time
I don't have time
I don't have time
I don't have time (no)
Do whatever you want
I don't care, I don't care
Don't even tell me
I don't really wanna know
Don't ask me how my day's been
I just wanna be alone
Stop talking about your past
I don't wanna hear it
Just leave me alone
Just go
I don't care about myself
'Cause everyone is trying to hurt me (jealous)
Just leave me alone (jealous)
Just leave me alone
Just leave me alone
I just wanna be alone
The lyrics to "Jealous" by Eyedress express feelings of insecurity and low self-worth. The singer questions why someone, who could have anyone they want, would choose to be with them. The lyrics suggest that the singer believes they are not special and unworthy of love. However, the song is not just about romantic relationships, but also about the singer's need for space and independence.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't care, I don't care", which shows a sense of detachment from others' problems and emotions. The singer doesn't want to be burdened by other people's issues or attempt to solve them. The line "Fix it yourself" indicates that the singer believes individuals need to take responsibility for their own problems.
The bridge reveals a sense of isolation and paranoia. The singer believes that everyone is trying to hurt them, which suggests unresolved trust issues. The repetition of "just leave me alone" emphasizes the singer's desire for space and emphasizes the importance of respecting boundaries.
Overall, the lyrics to "Jealous" convey a sense of vulnerability and a need for emotional distance. The song highlights the importance of addressing one's own personal problems and boundaries in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You could have anyone you want
You have all the options in the world
Why would you want to be with me?
What makes me special from others?
I'm nothing special
I am just ordinary and not unique
Be with whoever you want
You are free to choose whoever you want
I don't care, I don't care
I'm indifferent and disinterested
I don't wanna know
I am not interested in knowing
Don't tell me about your problems
I don’t want to hear your problems
If your not trying to solve them
If you are not solving your problems
Don't ask me for my help
Don’t request my assistance
Fix it yourself
Solve your issues yourself
She tried to call me yesterday
She reached out to me the other day
But I didn't pick up
But I didn't answer
'Cause I don't got time
'Cause I don't have time
I don't have time
I don’t have time
Do whatever you want
Do what you wish
Don't even tell me
Don't even share with me
I don't really wanna know
I am not interested in knowing
Don't ask me how my day's been
Don’t ask me about my day
I just wanna be alone
I just want to be by myself
Stop talking about your past
Quit discussing your previous experiences
I don't wanna hear it
I do not desire to listen to it
Just leave me alone
Just go away and let me be
I don't care about myself
I am apathetic about myself
'Cause everyone is trying to hurt me (jealous)
As everyone is envious of me and wants to injure me
I just wanna be alone (jealous)
I just want to be by myself as I’m envious and threatened
Just leave me alone
Just go away and let me be
Just leave me alone
Just go away and let me be
Just leave me alone
Just go away and let me be
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Idris Vicuna
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@wlrduh
love u so much <333
@rooctherooc2418
pretty good
@abababab8476
i love you too </3
@mosskinn6318
we love you too <3333
@lon5973
i love you so much more <3 💕💗💖💞💓💘💝
@kimberlyrodas9147
“don’t tell me about your problems if you’re not trying to solve them”
literally
@aaliya503
ik they complain but won’t take your advice like what 😐
@bouncybubba
Yea
I see people venting about their lives like, 24/7 and I'm like "well do something about it" in my mind
@rqy6384
They never take your advice and there like "ty but you dont need to" like were just trying to help its annoying