Eyeshine was an underground rock band formed in 2004 by front man Johnny Yo… Read Full Bio ↴Eyeshine was an underground rock band formed in 2004 by front man Johnny Yong Bosch. They first found success in 2006 with a unique blend of pop punk and post grunge called Edge Rock. The band gained a modest audience with their debut EP, How About That, and their first full length album, Red Stripes White Lights. But it was their sophomore effort, My Paper Kingdom, that officially opened the floodgates in 2009. The band has self-produced over 13 albums, including their final studio album, Gone Tomorrow, which was released in April 2017.

They have toured across the U.S. since 2006 and have made their way to Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Brazil. The list of conventions and festivals the band has appeared at is extensive, including performance spots on Vans Warped Tour and Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival. Their last performance was at Yama-Con on December 3, 2017.

Final band members include: Johnny Yong Bosch (guitar, lead vocals), Masataka "Polo" Yazaki (lead guitar), and Ginny Eck (bass, violins, vocals).

Let You Down
Eyeshine Lyrics

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Have you seen the way?
Smile hesitates
Favorite clothes are frayed

So tell me what's going on (Tell me what's going on)
Has it cost your glow? (Cost your glow?)
I just gotta know

I'm so sorry that, that I let you down
I just hope that I
Haven't lost you now
I'm so sorry that, that I let you down
I just hope that I
Haven't lost you now
We will remember

There's nothing left to say
The walls won't chip away
Blank eyes lie in wait

So tell me what's going on (So tell me what's going on)
Has it cost your glow? (Cost your glow?)
I just gotta know

I'm so sorry that, that I've let you down
I just hope that I
Haven't lost you now
I'm so sorry that, that I let you down
I just hope that I
Haven't lost you now
We will remember
What you did for me

I'm so sorry that, that I let you down
I just hope that I
Haven't lost you now

I'm so sorry that, that I let you down
I just hope that I
Haven't lost you now
I'm so sorry that, that I let you down
I just hope that I
Haven't lost you now

We will remember
What you did for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eyeshine's song "Let You Down" express a feeling of regret and apology for failing someone important. The opening lines describe a noticeable change in the person's behavior, with their smile hesitating and their favorite clothes becoming frayed. The singer then asks what's going on and wonders if their actions have caused the person to lose their glow. The repetition of the phrase "I'm so sorry that, that I let you down" shows the weight of the regret, and the hope that they haven't lost the person's trust and affection.

The second verse continues with a sense of finality, with the walls not chipping away and "blank eyes" lying in wait. The repetition of the question about the person's glow further emphasizes the singer's concern for the other's well-being. The chorus repeats the apology and hope that they haven't lost the person, but adds "we will remember what you did for me," which suggests that the relationship has been positive and important.

The overall theme of the song is the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the regret that comes with failing a relationship. The lyrics emphasize the value of the bond between two people and the desire to keep that connection alive, even after making a mistake.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you seen the way?
Are you aware of the situation?

Smile hesitates
The smile is not as genuine as it used to be

Favorite clothes are frayed
The clothes that were once dear are now worn out

So tell me what's going on (Tell me what's going on)
Please explain it to me

Has it cost your glow? (Cost your glow?)
Has it affected your happiness and positivity?

I just gotta know
I am really concerned and want to understand

There's nothing left to say
Words can't change anything anymore

The walls won't chip away
The problems are not going to go away on their own

Blank eyes lie in wait
The person is feeling empty and indifferent

I'm so sorry that, that I let you down
I deeply regret not living up to your expectations

I just hope that I
My only wish is that

Haven't lost you now
You haven't given up on me yet

We will remember
We will always cherish the memories

What you did for me
The kindness and support you showed me

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Eternal Blade

11y

Eyeshine might have a better quality sound, but the sound AND lyrics of their earlier works just seems to appeal to me much more. Prime example is this song. It's so raw and filled with awesome hard rockness, it really amounts to how awesome Eyeshine was back in 06.