A September 2019 interview with i-D Magazine first revealed the song’s name and described it as:
"'A choral acapella bringing about the threat of change; the end of a relationship.'"
thousand eyes
FKA twigs Lyrics
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If you don't pull me back it wakes a thousand eyes
If I walk out the door, it starts our last goodbye
If you don't pull me back it wakes a thousand eyes
If I walk out the door, it starts our last goodbye
If you don't pull me back it wakes a thousand eyes
If I walk out the door
A thousand eyes
If I walk out the door
A thousand eyes
If I walk out the door
A thousand eyes
Out the door, it starts
Out the door, it starts
Out the door, it starts
Out the door, it starts
Out the door, it starts
Out the door, it starts
Out the door, it-
It's gonna be cold without those
It's gonna be cold without those eyes
It's gonna be cold without those
It's gonna be cold without those eyes
I'm so cold without those
I'm so cold without those eyes
I'm gonna be cold without those
I'm so cold without those eyes
It's gonna be cold without those
Eyes (those eyes)
If I walk out the door, it starts our last goodbye
If you don't pull me back it wakes a thousand eyes
FKA twigs’s “thousand eyes” is a power-packed song that portrays a sense of betrayal and loss. Individually, the lyrics hold their ground, but together they pack a punch. The song talks about the aftermath of a relationship break-up, and how leaving not only affects the displaced individual but also the community around them. The phrase “thousand eyes” in the chorus signifies the many people who are now privy to the broken relationship and how it impacts everyone.
The lyrics “If I walk out the door, it starts our last goodbye, if you don't pull me back it wakes a thousand eyes” articulates how the end of the relationship will change everything, and the world around them will be different. The second part of the chorus “It’s gonna be cold without those eyes, I’m so cold without those eyes” portrays emptiness and frigidity. It highlights the loss and how the singer will miss their past love.
The song addresses those who are not just in the couple, but those who also support them. This is evident when FKA Twigs sings: “Out the door, it starts, out the door, it starts, out the door, it starts, out the door, it starts,” which is like a warning to all those who are closely following the couple. Overall, this song holds a powerful message and is a significant reminder that there is always more to a situation than what can be seen at first glance.
Line by Line Meaning
If I walk out the door, it starts our last goodbye
Leaving signals the end of a relationship.
If you don't pull me back it wakes a thousand eyes
Without intervention, the decision to leave becomes public knowledge and many are watching.
A thousand eyes
An unspecified number of people observing the situation.
Out the door, it starts
When one person departs, the end is set in motion.
It's gonna be cold without those
Without the warmth and comfort of shared experiences, life will be bleak.
It's gonna be cold without those eyes
Without the attentive gaze of another, life will be lonely.
I'm so cold without those eyes
The singer feels isolated and disconnected.
Eyes (those eyes)
The eyes represent the emotional connection between the two people.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Nicholas Jaar, Tahliah Debrett Barnett
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