Hannah Hooper met Christian Zucconi late one evening on the lower east side of Manhattan. They had both been living in New York for years and had never crossed paths before. But from that night forward the two could hardly be pulled apart. Soon after their connection, Hooper was invited to an art residency in Greece on the island of Crete and Hooper insists "without any hesitation" she invited Zucconi to join her on this journey. "Seriously, we had only known one another for a few days but are both so inspired and alive when we are together that going to Greece seemed like a magical and natural thing to do," recalls Zucconi.
On Crete, in a small remote mountain village, Hooper and Zucconi met the members of their future band "GROUPLOVE" a year before it was officially formed. Sean Gadd, a natural songwriter and guitar player, born and bred in London instantly bonded with the two eccentric New Yorkers. Their relationship became apparent through the music they were making day in and day out. Andrew Wessen, a pro surfer and musician from Los Angeles and his childhood friend Ryan Rabin, an accomplished drummer and producer, were also at the residency and quickly joined in with the musical trio. These five musicians make up the members of what we now know as GROUPLOVE .
Like all good things, the summer and the residency came to an end and the five friends scattered back to their homes all over the globe. With Sean in London, Christian and Hannah in Brooklyn and Ryan and Andrew in Los Angeles GROUPLOVE was faced with the challenge of what to do now. "We all understood how rare it is for five strangers to feel as close as family and create passionate music together. We couldn't just return to Brooklyn and let the music we all made fade into a memory of that summer we had in Greece," explains Zucconi. Everyone pulled their funds together and Sean, Christian and Hannah made their way to Ryan Rabin's studio in LA to record their album. "We seriously had the best time of our lives doing that record," says Gadd. And the result is an incredibly special album where soaring harmonies coupled with sweeping anthems lead you through their powerful journey. Like the members of GROUPLOVE, their music is diverse in influence and style but bonded together by an undeniably creative kinship.
Their experience back together and recording together was so potent that Hooper and Zucconi packed up their lives in Brooklyn and Gadd packed up his life in London and they all moved to LA to live and play their music.
"We never could have dreamt this up," says Zucconi, "but at the same time we're not at all surprised - GROUPLOVE is meant to be. Our story a testament to fate, and our music is something we are ready to share."
EYES
Grouplove Lyrics
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Everywhere I turn, I can't stay
It's all so subliminal
Thank God, it's cloudy and grey
In the eyes of this man
I swear it feels like time is running low
Time on my side
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe again
Yeah, I'll miss you Los Angeles
Just when, oh, I can't say
It's all so subliminal
Thank God it's cloudy and grey
In the eyes of this woman
I swear it feels like time is running low
Time on my side
It's not the thing that's getting me by, it's love
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe again, I never would
In the eyes of this man
I swear it feels like time is running low
Time on my side
It's not the thing that's getting me by, it's love
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe
In the face of this man
I swear it feels just like it's caving in
Time on my side
It's not the thing that's getting me by, it's love
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe again, I never would
If I could never breathe again, (I never would) oh yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics of Grouplove's song "Eyes" convey a sense of longing, uncertainty, and gratitude for the present moment. The opening lines, "Tell me, do you have a cigarette? Everywhere I turn, I can't stay. It's all so subliminal. Thank God, it's cloudy and grey," suggest a search for something to soothe the restless mind. The singer seems to be overwhelmed by their surroundings, but finds solace in the absence of clear skies, perhaps because it mirrors their inner emotional state.
The lyrics highlight the theme of time and its significance. The phrase "I swear it feels like time is running low" emphasizes a feeling of urgency or the fear of running out of time. However, the singer acknowledges that time is not what sustains them, but rather, it is love. Love becomes the driving force that keeps them going, even in moments of difficulty. The line "If I could never breathe again, I never would" conveys a deep devotion to love, implying that the singer would willingly sacrifice their very breath if it meant holding onto love.
The mention of Los Angeles and the line "Yeah, I'll miss you Los Angeles, just when, oh, I can't say" introduces a sense of nostalgia or longing for a specific place or time. Los Angeles may represent a significant period in the singer's life, evoking mixed emotions. Similar to the earlier verses, the singer finds comfort in the cloudiness and grayness, suggesting that even when faced with uncertainty or longing, they can still find solace.
As the song progresses, the repetition of the line "In the eyes of this man" introduces a shift in perspective, indicating that the singer may be addressing someone specific or reflecting on their own identity. The repeated mention of "time on my side" reinforces the sense of urgency felt throughout the song but also implies that love surpasses the limitations of time. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels overwhelmed, as if everything is collapsing, but again, they find strength and support in love.
Overall, Grouplove's "Eyes" explores themes of longing, uncertainty, and the power of love to sustain us in challenging times. The song invites listeners to reflect on the transient nature of life, the importance of cherishing the present, and finding solace in love amidst the chaos of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me, do you have a cigarette?
Please, can you provide me with a cigarette?
Everywhere I turn, I can't stay
No matter where I go or what I do, I can't find stability.
It's all so subliminal
Everything seems to have hidden meanings or messages.
Thank God, it's cloudy and grey
I'm grateful that the weather matches my feelings of uncertainty and confusion.
In the eyes of this man
From the perspective or emotions of this man.
I swear it feels like time is running low
I genuinely believe that time is running out.
Time on my side
Having enough time is not an advantage or solution.
It's not the thing that's getting me by, it's love
Love is the driving force that helps me cope and survive, not time.
If I could never breathe again, I never would
I would willingly give up the essential act of breathing if necessary.
Yeah, I'll miss you Los Angeles
I will feel a longing for and sadness about leaving Los Angeles.
Just when, oh, I can't say
I am unable to pinpoint or express when exactly I will miss it.
In the eyes of this woman
From the perspective or emotions of this woman.
I swear it feels like time is running low
I genuinely believe that time is running out.
In the face of this man
Confronting or dealing with the challenges presented to this man.
I swear it feels just like it's caving in
I genuinely feel overwhelmed, as if everything is collapsing.
If I could never breathe again, I never would
I would willingly give up the essential act of breathing if necessary.
If I could never breathe
If I were unable to take another breath.
If I could never breathe again, I never would
I would willingly give up the essential act of breathing if necessary.
If I could never breathe again
If I were unable to take another breath.
If I could never breathe again, I never would
I would willingly give up the essential act of breathing if necessary.
If I could never breathe again
If I were unable to take another breath.
If I could never breathe again, I never would
I would willingly give up the essential act of breathing if necessary.
If I could never breathe again, (I never would) oh yeah
I would willingly give up the essential act of breathing if necessary.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or acknowledgement.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Mekeal Wessen, Benjamin Homola, Christian Tyler Zucconi, Daniel Lee Gleason, Hannah Bolton Hooper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@derekhammer8988
I could never get enough Grouplove
@joannas7927
For me, each song and video from this album so far expresses the emotions I feel coming out of the pandemic. They are so moving. Thank you for bringing this amazing music our way🇨🇦❤
@MrKristian
Grouplove will go down as one of the greatest bands of all time
Every album you can listen straight through
Absolute musical geniuses
@austinosphere
Hot Damn! Wow, love this song and video. Thanks Christian! Thanks GROUPLOVE for all that you are creating!!!
@spottyjack614
I just listened to this song 🎵 10. Times in a row..
@austinosphere
Thank you for this album! So excited for July 7 baby!
@LG_Luis77
Each video of the new songs has something special and this is no exception, the lyrics and the voices are always good, thanks for making music guys❤️
@exploshi1
Every song just keeps getting better! I love it. I can't wait for the full album it's going to make this summer awesome!
@Laharal55
A friggin slow-paced banger. This is outstanding.
@HappyNeo
It's like i returned to 2015.