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.
Separation Anxiety
Eyedress Lyrics
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You know it's mine
Had love come back
Like it was before
House creaking
The hinges on the door
Thoughts creeping
Separating anxiety
You know it's mine
Separating anxiety
You know it's mine
It's like when your mind
Has a mind of it's own
Please take mine
Don't leave me alone
Capture me
Separation anxiety
You know it's mine
I can't let you go
Cause you're a part of me
Not apart from me
Here's a little sip for me
Well, it's good enough for me
I cannot separate from this anxiety
Come home and make our truce
Violence is what we learned
Listen in reverence
Why it can not pass
If you only make us
Then violence is what we learn
How can I separate
From this anxiety?
Separation anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Separation anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Closing my eyes
Separation anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Closing my eyes
Separation anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Closing my eyes
Separation anxiety
Separate the anxiety
Closing my eyes
Separation anxiety
Separate the anxiety
The song "Separation Anxiety" by Eyedress depicts the feeling of being unable to let go of someone or something that we have a deep emotional attachment to. The opening line, "Separate the anxiety, you know it's mine", suggests that the anxiety felt by the artist is so deeply ingrained that it is inextricably linked to their sense of self. The reference to a house creaking and the hinges on the door creates a sense of unease and instability, which could represent the artist's fear of losing someone or something that they hold dear.
The lyrics "It's like when your mind has a mind of its own" suggest that the artist feels as though their thoughts and emotions are beyond their control, and they are unable to break free from the grip of anxiety. The lines "Capture me, separation anxiety, you know it's mine" seem to imply a desire to be held hostage by this feeling, almost as if the artist is addicted to it. The artist seems to be acutely aware of their lack of control over the situation when they say "How can I separate from this anxiety?"
The repetition of the phrase "Separate the anxiety" throughout the song creates a sense of desperation, giving the impression that the artist is pleading with themselves to find a way to move past their anxieties. The final lines of the song, "Separation anxiety, separate the anxiety, closing my eyes" suggest a final acceptance of the situation, with the artist willing themselves to shut out the anxiety and live with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Separate the anxiety
The singer is asking for their anxiety to be separated from them.
You know it's mine
The singer is emphasizing that the anxiety they are experiencing is theirs and that they are taking responsibility for it.
Had love come back
The singer is reflecting on a time in the past when love had returned.
Like it was before
The artist remembers when their love had been strong and compares it to the present.
House creaking
The artist describes the sound of a house settling or shifting, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for their own mental state.
The hinges on the door
The singer describes the sound made by the hinges on a door, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for an important change or decision.
Thoughts creeping
The singer is aware of their thoughts creeping in and potentially causing anxiety.
It's like when your mind
The artist is using a simile to describe how their mind feels.
Has a mind of its own
The artist is acknowledging that their mind can feel like it has a will of its own and is not always under their control.
Please take mine
The artist is asking someone to take their mind or thoughts away from them, possibly as a way to alleviate their anxiety.
Don't leave me alone
The singer is expressing a fear of being alone or abandoned by whoever they are addressing.
Capture me
The artist is asking someone to capture or contain them in order to prevent them from feeling overwhelmed by their anxiety.
I can't let you go
The singer is expressing an inability to let go of someone or something that is causing them anxiety.
Cause you're a part of me
The singer is explaining that the person or thing they can't let go of is intertwined with their identity and sense of self.
Not apart from me
The singer is emphasizing that they cannot separate themselves from the thing that is causing them anxiety.
Here's a little sip for me
The artist is telling someone that they are going to have a drink to help calm themselves down.
Well, it's good enough for me
The artist is saying that the drink they are having is effective at calming them down.
I cannot separate from this anxiety
The singer is acknowledging that they are unable to separate themselves from their anxiety.
Come home and make our truce
The singer is asking someone to come home and make a truce or peace with them.
Violence is what we learned
The artist is reflecting on a history of violence in their relationship with the person they are addressing.
Listen in reverence
The artist is asking someone to listen to them with respect and admiration.
Why it cannot pass
The artist is questioning why their anxiety cannot be resolved or overcome.
If you only make us
The singer is saying that if the person they are addressing could only make something happen, their anxiety would be resolved.
Then violence is what we learn
The artist is expressing a belief that if they and the person they are addressing cannot find a way to make peace, they will continue to engage in violence towards each other.
Closing my eyes
The singer is closing their eyes as a way to block out some of the anxiety they are experiencing.
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@strangelle1501
Lyrics:3
I don’t know what I'd do
If I didn't have you
I don't know what I want
Sometimes I'm so destructive
I don't know how I'd feel
I probably wouldn't feel shit
I don't know how I'd love
'Cause you're the only one I want
You're the only one I want
You're the only one I want
Yeah you're the only one I want
Only one I want
You never lost my trust
You've always been so faithful
I'll never give this up
As long as you're still trying
Even when things aren't good
I'll do my best I'll show you
You always think I could
Without you I'd be no good
Despite the things I've said
It doesn't get to my head
Don't even tell my friends
Because I know we'll fix this
Know we'll fix this
Before we sleep at night
Before we sleep at night
Before we sleep at night
@eyedress
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@BATTRA_3AM
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@zaixan
Ratip
@kurapika6943
EYEDRESS I AM FAN AND I YOUR MUSIC <3
@jdee4462
this the only song that gets me headbanging and depressed at the same time
@jorgefuentes7139
Good for you
@jdee4462
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@user-wp1yr3rv3c
Um no
@synzz1715
@@user-wp1yr3rv3c and why not.
@OsHue-xq7nh
@@synzz1715 Listen to loveless and you'll have more than 1