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 & Fousheรฉ'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.
Used to Be Good Friends
Eyedress Lyrics
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Now you only hang with them
What did i do wrong
We used to get along so well
Yeah
I was a loyal friend
Never did pretend
Just because someone's nice
Used to be my bro
Now you don't even show up
When i ask you to come around
What happened to us
We used to be so fucking close
Used to be best bros
Smoking hella bowls
Remember that time we skated that bowl
What happened to us
Used to come around
You'd ask me if i was down to chill
Now you got a new friend
They're fake they just pretend
I used to give a fuck
Before you gave up on me
What happened to your love
What happened to your trust in me
Just because i don't know
Doesn't mean i wont find out
You know i'm always getting better
I even gave you a sweater
Do you still think we're friends
Or are you just gonna pretend
We used to have it all
Now you don't even call
Call me
Ugh
Now i'm super lit
Everyone says i'm the shit
But i don't believe in them
Cuz you're my bro
Since day one
I've known you longer than everyone
Woah
What the fuck happened to you
You used to be so cool
Now you're acting dumb
Got me feeling numb ...
The song "Used to Be Good Friends" by Eyedress reflects on the pain of a broken friendship. The lyrics express the nostalgia and confusion felt by the singer as he tries to understand what went wrong in his relationship with his former friend. The song begins with the singer questioning what he did wrong to make his friend abandon their friendship. He remembers the good times they had together and how close they used to be. However, his friend's attitude has changed, and he currently only hangs out with a new group of people. The singer reminisces about the past when they were loyal to each other and shared good times, but now things are different.
The chorus comes in with the singer expressing how their friendship used to be so strong. They used to be best friends and do things together like smoke and skate, but now the friendship has been lost. The singer expresses how he used to care about the friendship and how he was always there for his friend, but now he feels like his friend has given up on him. He wonders what happened to the love and trust they once had.
The last verse starts with the singer telling his friend that just because he doesn't know what's been happening, it doesn't mean he won't find out. He admits that he has been getting better, but his friend has not been a part of his progress. He ends the verse by asking if they are still friends or if his friend is just pretending. He acknowledges that he has moved on and is currently doing well, but he can't help but feel heartbroken by the loss of his friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to be good friends
A statement acknowledging that the singer and the subject (the former friend) were once close.
Now you only hang with them
The subject is no longer spending time with the singer, and now has new friends.
What did i do wrong
The singer is wondering what they did to cause the breakdown of their friendship.
We used to get along so well
A reminder of how well the artist and the subject used to get along.
Yeah
An affirmation of the previous line.
I was a loyal friend
The singer is emphasizing their loyalty to the subject.
Never did pretend
The singer was always honest with the subject and never pretended to be someone they're not.
Just because someone's nice
Being nice doesn't necessarily make you a real friend to someone.
Doesn't mean they're your friend for life
Someone who is nice to you may not necessarily stay in your life forever.
Used to be my bro
A reminder that the artist and the subject used to be close friends.
Now you don't even show up
The subject is no longer coming around to see the singer.
When i ask you to come around
The artist has been trying to spend time with the subject, but they've been unresponsive.
What happened to us
The singer is questioning why their friendship fell apart.
We used to be so fucking close
A statement emphasizing how close the singer and the subject used to be.
Used to be best bros
The relationship between the singer and subject was once so close, they were like brothers.
Smoking hella bowls
A reference to a shared pastime, further emphasizing their closeness.
Remember that time we skated that bowl
A reference to a specific shared memory, reminiscing about the past friendship.
Now you got a new friend
The subject has replaced the singer with a new friend.
They're fake they just pretend
The singer believes the subject's new friend is not a real friend, but rather someone who is only pretending to be their friend.
I used to give a fuck
The artist used to care a lot about the subject and their friendship.
Before you gave up on me
The friendship fell apart when the subject stopped making an effort to maintain it with the artist.
What happened to your love
The artist is questioning why the subject no longer seems to care about their friendship.
What happened to your trust in me
The singer is wondering why the subject no longer trusts them.
Just because i don't know
The artist is admitting to not having all the answers.
Doesn't mean i wont find out
Implying that the singer plans to investigate and figure out why their friendship fell apart.
You know i'm always getting better
The singer is emphasizing that they are always working on themselves and growing as a person.
I even gave you a sweater
A reminder of how close the singer and subject used to be, and a gesture of goodwill.
Do you still think we're friends
The artist is asking if the subject still considers them friends.
Or are you just gonna pretend
The artist is questioning whether the subject is being genuine about their friendship.
We used to have it all
A reference to how great their friendship used to be.
Now you don't even call
The subject is no longer making an effort to maintain their friendship with the singer.
Call me
A plea for the subject to reach out and make an effort to maintain their friendship.
Ugh
A frustrated exclamation.
Now i'm super lit
The artist is doing well despite the breakdown of their friendship.
Everyone says i'm the shit
The singer is doing well and others recognize it.
But i don't believe in them
The artist doesn't need validation from others to feel good about themselves.
Cuz you're my bro
The singer still considers the subject to be their friend.
Since day one
The singer and subject have been friends for a long time.
I've known you longer than everyone
The singer and subject have a long history, and their friendship is important to the singer.
What the fuck happened to you
The artist is asking the subject what went wrong in their friendship.
You used to be so cool
The artist remembers when the subject was a good friend and fun to be around.
Now you're acting dumb
The singer believes the subject is making unwise decisions.
Got me feeling numb ...
The breakdown of the friendship has left the singer feeling emotionally numb.
Writer(s): IDRIS VICUNA
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
destinie ..
its so weird because its so relatable . me and my sf michael were so close and now he hangs out with his new friends. i hate this shit man.
@eyedress
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@lsbolts8535
hi :) love ur stuff sm!
@jackschillin
eyedress got some amazing shit. like fucking amazing work man
@rebeccaa9122
one of the worst feelings is seeing your best friend become best friends with someone else </3
@miawtvr
Fr it really hurts:/
@lulu_alwana
ive literally just saw and felt that.
@lucidxluvq7729
Happens all the time to me
@chloe-heart-price
real.
@tunnelunderoceanblvd1
it hurt.