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.
Last Time I’m Falling in Love
Eyedress Lyrics
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I hope that I've got time to change my ways
I'm running from the cops
I'm running from the cops
I'm running from the cops
I'm running from the cops
Back when I was home
I felt so alone
They were so fake to my face
They were so fake to my face
I don't want to run away
I just want to stay today
What did she want from me?
It's the last time I'm falling in love
Falling in love
Falling in love
It's the last time I'm falling in love
The lyrics to Eyedress's song Last Time I’m Falling in Love reflect the singer's inner turmoil and fear of losing control. The line "I hope I don't grow up to be insane" suggests that the singer is worried about his mental state and what the future may hold for him. He then expresses a desire to change his ways and improve himself before it's too late.
The repeated line "I'm running from the cops" may not necessarily mean that the singer is literally fleeing from law enforcement, but rather that he's trying to escape his problems and the consequences of his actions. The mention of being in a "bad place" and feeling "so alone" further illustrates this sense of desperation and hopelessness. The line "What did she want from me?" hints at a failed relationship, possibly contributing to the singer's anguish.
The chorus, "It's the last time I'm falling in love," could suggest that the singer is tired of becoming emotionally invested in others and being hurt as a result. It could also mean that he's decided to focus on himself and his own well-being rather than pursuing romantic relationships. The overall tone of the song is introspective and melancholic, with Eyedress's delivery adding to the sense of vulnerability and raw emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope I don't grow up to be insane
I desire to maintain my mental stability as I age
I hope that I've got time to change my ways
I aspire to have enough time to refine and better myself
I'm running from the cops
I am fleeing from law enforcement officers
Back when I was home
When I resided in my old dwelling
I was in a bad place
My life situation was extremely negative
I felt so alone
I experienced significant solitude
They were so fake to my face
Individuals deceived me directly
I don't want to run away
I have no desire to abscond
I just want to stay today
I just want to remain in this moment
What did she want from me?
What were her intentions towards me?
It's the last time I'm falling in love
This is the final occasion that I will fall in love
Falling in love
Entering a romantic relationship
Falling in love
Initiating a romantic partnership
It's the last time I'm falling in love
This is the ultimate time that I will commence a romantic attachment
Writer(s): Idris Vicuna
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@keziasen4504
I hope I don't grow up to be insane
I hope that I've got time to change my ways
I'm running from the cops
I'm running from the cops
I'm running from the cops
I'm running from the cops
Back when I was home
I was in a bad place
I felt so alone
They were so fake to my face
They were so fake to my face
I don't want to run away
I just want to stay today
What did she want from me?
It's the last time I'm falling in love
Falling in love
Falling in love
It's the last time I'm falling in love
@eyedress
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@bussydestroyer5602
how tf is Eyedress so underrated
@aaliyah2761
FR
@saharad650
RIGHT
@kylaa730
EXACTLY LIKE IDK WHAT PEOPLE ON BUT THEY GOT BOPS.
@iamamistake3013
More like why tf is he underrated, but true
@d2xr
He’s blowing up in 2021 calling this in March 2021
@luluvalencia1881
The only song people know from eye dress is jealous but there’s so many hidden gems no one knows about
@aylinpaulitsch3586
exactly
@jsjs9441
so true