Eye In The Sky
Handmade Moments Lyrics
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Maybe he's a cop dressed in normal clothes
Never say, never say, never say
What you really mean, what you really think at the end of the day
And even if you did, would you want everyone to know
That he is a cop dressed in normal clothes?
Never turn, never turn, never turn around
at you yeah yellin' from the clouds
"No, baby don't look back or you'll be a stack of
salt for the rest of your life, the rest of your life"
Who'da known who'da known who'da known he was not bluffin that night?
Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go slip out the back door
Every body seems to know what they're comin' here for
They seem to know what they're after
No but there ain't no chicken pot pie that is worth the time
So I gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now
And it's an eye in the sky, it's a big golden light
And it's comin' to find you in a matter of time
And it's the weight of the world dressed up like a little girl
Sellin' hot dogs and candy on the 4th of July
The lyrics to Handmade Moments’ song “Eye in the Sky” suggest a feeling of paranoia and suspicion, as the singer is unsure of who to trust and constantly on the lookout for hidden dangers. The repetition of “never know,” “never say,” and “never turn” emphasizes this sense of unease, as the singer is constantly reminding themselves to be cautious and vigilant. The reference to a possible cop in normal clothes further highlights the theme of deception and mistrust.
The lyrics take on a more ominous tone when the singer hears a loud voice shouting from the clouds, warning them not to turn back or face dire consequences. This sudden shift in the narrative adds a sense of urgency and danger, as the singer is unsure of what they may be facing. The final verse paints a picture of escape, as the singer must sneak out the back door to avoid whatever is coming for them.
At the heart of the song is the idea of being watched and pursued, whether it be by law enforcement or some other entity. The “eye in the sky” is a symbol of this watchfulness, and the weight of the world dressed up like a little girl serves as a metaphor for the hidden dangers lurking all around us, even in seemingly harmless things like hot dogs and candy on the 4th of July. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a world that is full of danger and deception, where trust is hard to come by and even the most innocent-seeming things can hide a darker truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know, never know, never know
We can never be sure of everything in life
Maybe he's a cop dressed in normal clothes
Someone or something may not always be what they seem
Never say, never say, never say
We often hold back what we truly want to express
What you really mean, what you really think at the end of the day
Our true thoughts and feelings only surface when we are truly honest with ourselves
And even if you did, would you want everyone to know
Our vulnerabilities and truths can be difficult to share with others
That he is a cop dressed in normal clothes?
Reiterating the idea that appearances can be deceiving
Never turn, never turn, never turn around
Urging the listener to stay on their path and not look back
His big, booming voice came yellin'
Potentially referencing a figure of authority, urging the listener to stay the course
at you yeah yellin' from the clouds
The figure of authority could be viewed as God or the universe
"No, baby don't look back or you'll be a stack of
The listener is warned of dire consequences if they stray
salt for the rest of your life, the rest of your life"
The imagery of becoming a "stack of salt" suggests death or destruction
Who'da known who'da known who'da known he was not bluffin that night?
Highlighting the unpredictability of life and the unknown intentions of others
Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go slip out the back door
Feeling the need to escape or leave a situation
Every body seems to know what they're comin' here for
Others may have clear motivations, but the listener does not
They seem to know what they're after
Others may appear confident and sure, while the listener feels lost
No but there ain't no chicken pot pie that is worth the time
The listener is uninterested in whatever is happening and wants to leave
So I gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now
Reiterating the desire to leave immediately
And it's an eye in the sky, it's a big golden light
A symbol of an all-knowing, all-seeing entity
And it's comin' to find you in a matter of time
The entity will ultimately discover the truth, despite attempts to hide it
And it's the weight of the world dressed up like a little girl
Life's burdens and responsibilities can seem overwhelming or disguised
Sellin' hot dogs and candy on the 4th of July
A seemingly innocent and happy setting can contain hidden troubles and difficulties
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.