1) A post-hardcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
2) A soft rock band from Melbourne, Australia.
A White Lotus traditionally represents a rebirth. Just like the beautiful flower, Eyes Set To Kill has gone through a metamorphosis. After years of being forced to conceal their aspirations, the Phoenix, Arizona-based collective finally reveal their true identity on their upcoming fourth studio album appropriately entitled White Lotus.
“It’s a symbolic name,” Alexia Rodriguez states. “We have a clear mind set, we have purity and we know exactly what we want to do with our music. We know who we are and where we want to go, and so we wanted to use a white lotus to symbolize how confident and focused we are. It’s a leap for us because we have a clearer vision of what we want.”
Down to a more concentrated four-piece, Eyes Set To Kill slowly drowned out their screamo vibe and have transformed into a metal band led by Rodriguez’s piercing vocal prowess. Tie that in with stellar musicianship, mature songwriting and an adrenaline-charged resonance, and it’s clear this explosive quartet is on the verge of redefining the genre.
Those sentiments are further backed up by smash singles like “The Secrets Between,” a heavy single about withholding the truth from a significant other; “Forget,” an intense ditty about the desire to erase your memory from terrible experience with an ex-lover; and “Where I Wanna Be,” a love song with a dark edge.
It’s a new and improved style, and they’ve spent years getting to this point.
Formed in 2003 by the Rodriguez sisters, Eyes Set To Kill’s passionate music connected with fans early on and led them to becoming one of MySpace.com’s top unsigned screamo bands in 2006. The group signed with BreakSilence/Suburban Noize Records the following year and release three critically acclaimed studio efforts – 2008’s Reach, 2009’s The World Outside and 2011’s Broken Frames.
Frustrated with the label politics, and pressure to withhold their identity, Eyes Set To Kill decided to break away and become the band they were destined to be. The metal quartet independently released White Lotus through a joint venture between their own imprint Forsee Records and Maphia Entertainment.
Eyes Set To Kill aims to make a career on their terms and the versatile White Lotus is a testament to their craft. “I’ve found that the more unique people are, the more unique their tastes are gonna be,” Rodriguez says. “So I think people that are diverse and are into all types of music, they’ll like this album because it’s diverse, but a lot heavier.”
Now, it’s time for this White Lotus to bloom.
The World Outside
Eyes Set to Kill Lyrics
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Now is the time, this is the melody, this is the symphony
Now hear my cry, there's no words beneath
There's no in between, there's no alibi to make this right
No behind the scenes, everything you sees what you get
Don't fight the world outside
It's changing me, changing me
I can't confide in anything
The crowd will not rest tonight
If you look twice
The second time you might fail to recognize
Look through my eyes
Maybe a part of the old me is left inside
Now hear my cry, there's no words beneath
There's no in between, there's no alibi to make this right
No behind the scenes, everything you sees what you get
Don't fight the world outside
It's changing me, changing me
To whom I'm afraid of
I can't confide in anything
The crowd will not rest tonight, the crowd will not rest tonight
Finally I can hold the key, but the clock is still ticking, clock is still ticking
I can't see
What does all this mean when the lock is still missing, lock is still missing
Finally I can hold the key, but the clock is still ticking, clock is still ticking
I can't see
What does all this mean when the lock is still missing?
The world outside
It's changing me, changing me
To whom I'm afraid of
I can't confide in anything
The crowd will not rest tonight
The world outside
It's changing me, changing me
To whom I'm afraid of
I can't confide in anything
The crowd will not rest tonight, the crowd will not rest tonight
The opening lines of Eyes Set to Kill's The World Outside reveal the singer's internal struggle with herself as she battles her own worst enemy, which has taken control of things. As she sings, "Isn't this nice? My own worst enemy taking control of things," she is grappling with the realization that she is powerless to fight against this enemy that is hindering her progress. However, she recognizes that the time has come to confront the issue, and she believes that she can do so through music. "Now is the time, this is the melody, this is the symphony," she sings, indicating her intention to use her music to overcome her enemy.
Later in the song, the singer alludes to her inability to trust anyone, not even her own self. She sings, "To whom I'm afraid of, I can't confide in anything," suggesting that she is alone with her problems and has no one to turn to for help. She reaffirms her message in the chorus when she states, "Don't fight the world outside; it's changing me, changing me," indicating that she recognizes the power of external influences on her life and that she must learn to adapt to and accept them.
Finally, in the last stanza, the singer suggests that she may have found the solution to her problems through her music. She declares, "Finally I can hold the key, but the clock is still ticking ... I can't see." Here, she implies that she has obtained some sort of insight or revelation but does not fully understand its meaning. Nonetheless, the song ends on a hopeful note with the singer acknowledging that she is still a work in progress, but the world outside continues to change her.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't this nice? My own worst enemy taking control of things
It's ironic that I'm self-destructive and now I'm calling the shots
Now is the time, this is the melody, this is the symphony
This is my moment, my life story set to music
Now hear my cry, there's no words beneath
I'm screaming internally, even though it may not show
There's no in between, there's no alibi to make this right
It's either this or that, I can't explain or justify my actions
No behind the scenes, everything you sees what you get
I'm transparent, there's nothing hidden or secretive about me
Don't fight the world outside
Don't resist change or the things happening around me
It's changing me, changing me
I'm evolving and transforming
To whom I'm afraid of
I fear judgment and criticism from others
I can't confide in anything
I feel unable to share my innermost thoughts or feelings with anyone
The crowd will not rest tonight
People won't forget or let go of what happened tonight
If you look twice
Take a closer look, don't just glance
The second time you might fail to recognize
Things can quickly change or seem unrecognizable
Look through my eyes
See the world from my perspective and understand me better
Maybe a part of the old me is left inside
Old habits and tendencies may still linger despite changes
Finally I can hold the key, but the clock is still ticking, clock is still ticking
I have power over my life, but time continues to move forward and progress
I can't see
I'm lost or unclear about what direction to take or what's ahead
What does all this mean when the lock is still missing, lock is still missing?
What's the point of holding the key if there's no lock to unlock?
The world outside
The world beyond my own thoughts and experiences
It's changing me, changing me
My external environment is impacting and shaping me
To whom I'm afraid of
I'm scared of how others might react or judge me
I can't confide in anything
I feel unable to trust or be vulnerable with anyone
The crowd will not rest tonight
People won't forget or let go of what happened tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DYLAN KWABENA MILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Star Daze
Eyes set to kill helped me. I’ve listened to them since they came out and I personally think they’re underrated.
Xxx 007
Im with you
DomZ
The time flows, everything dies, but art preserves.
Louie
Wow!! I remember when this first got released! How has a whole decade flashed before me!
Tori Sekulich
omg.. *-* im in love with her voice... i wish i could sing like that..
ObiDabs gaming
This band is the reason why I wanted to start a band back in 2009
Sofia Blank
This song is like a deep breath for my soul. I'm almost thankful.
Anthony
Great voice yes love their new stuff, such a progess. beautiful voice and artist (:
Julie
And the high school and late teen year memories come back
Tadeo Karsyn
@Ryker Nolan Yup, been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :)