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.
Ticking Bombs
Eyes Set to Kill Lyrics
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I used to stay away from you
Such a funny thing
The liars in us do.
I used to stray away
I used to stray away from truth
I cling to confliction
You're a guilty pleasure
You're a guilty pleasure.
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Like a ticking bomb
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb.
I used to tell myself
That I would never change a thing
Now I'm someone else
And I can't remember me
And now I know you well
I know you well enough to say
What they call love
Is just another twisted game.
You're a guilty pleasure
You're a guilty pleasure.
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Like a ticking bomb
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Like a ticking bomb.
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Like a ticking bomb
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Like a ticking bomb.
(You're a guilty pleasure)
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Like a ticking bomb
(You're a guilty pleasure)
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Like a ticking bomb.
I used to stay away
I used to stay away from you
Such a funny thing
The liars in us do.
The lyrics of Eyes Set to Kill's song Ticking Bombs deal with themes of deception, self-discovery, and love. The line "I used to stay away, I used to stay away from you" suggests that the singer had initially avoided someone, possibly due to past heartbreak. However, the line "The liars in us do" implies that the person lied to themselves about their feelings and eventually gave in to their desires.
The chorus of the song, "Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb" reinforces the idea of something explosive and uncertain, which could either be a reference to the singer's powerful emotions or the tumultuous nature of their relationship. The line "Now I'm someone else and I can't remember me" suggests that the singer has gone through a personal transformation and has lost touch with their old self.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that love is a game, stating that "what they call love is just another twisted game." This further emphasizes the sense of uncertainty and danger that the singer is experiencing. Overall, the song presents a powerful exploration of the themes of desire, deception and personal transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to stay away
I used to avoid being close to you.
I used to stay away from you
I used to avoid getting involved with you.
Such a funny thing
It's ironic.
The liars in us do.
We lie to ourselves.
I used to stray away
I used to move away from honesty.
I used to stray away from truth
I used to avoid facing the truth.
I cling to confliction
I hold onto inner turmoil.
Like the battered and confused.
I am like someone who has been beaten down.
You're a guilty pleasure
You are something I know I shouldn't indulge in.
Hearts knocking like a ticking bomb
Our hearts are beating with intensity, like a time bomb about to go off.
I used to tell myself
I made believe.
That I would never change a thing
That I would hold true to who I am.
Now I'm someone else
Now I've transformed into a different person.
And I can't remember me
And I no longer know who I used to be.
And now I know you well
But now I've become familiar with you.
I know you well enough to say
I have experienced you enough to make a judgement.
What they call love
The widely accepted concept of love.
Is just another twisted game.
Is actually a messed-up game.
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luisbendezu6372
The memories on this song are hella strong
@chanelizmelendez5585
I will forever love this song.
@edgarsandoval289
I cant believe this album is almost 13 years old.😢
@franfrostbite6391
This girl always breaks my heart...
@KurwaWedrowniczkaa
me too brah
@catrichbillay1506
same dude
@ridhwanreed6020
it still hurts
@keniaparedes2163
2017! Who still jamming to their old music? 😊
@fabricionavarro8465
Kenia Paredes 2018!
@xKerek1
Shit its 2019 and I still am