Torn
Eyeinside Lyrics

The lyrics of Eyeinside's song "Torn" express the emotions of someone who is struggling to reconcile conflicting information and feelings about a past relationship. The singer begins by acknowledging that they have "burned the outside" and not let anyone in, suggesting that they have put up walls and kept their true self hidden from others. The second line, "I'm done with your lies," indicates that this defensive stance may have been a response to being hurt or deceived in the past. The singer then reflects on the secrets of their former partner, which they thought were private but turned out to be known by others. This revelation has left the singer feeling confused and torn between what they know and what they've been told. The repeated line "And I am torn between believing / What I know and been told" highlights this inner conflict.

The second half of the song continues the theme of feeling torn and struggling to trust. The singer admits to having "burned the inside" as well, suggesting that they have also kept their own emotions hidden from themselves. They then confront their former partner, who seems to believe they are invulnerable and immune to being hurt. The final lines reiterate the singer's inner turmoil and sense of isolation: "And I have faced the quiet storm / Been left with my own to hold / My own to hold / And I'm torn." This song captures a common human experience - the difficulty of moving on from past hurts, grappling with conflicting emotions and information, and struggling to find a sense of emotional security.