the music? glad you asked! it's sort of acoustic, sometimes very electric... sort of folk or singer/songwriter, but there's also a bit of psych and noise. now you're getting the picture!
you can download all the latest and greatest ieatpants albums on bandcamp:http://ieatpants.bandcamp.com
ieatpants lives and works and dances in brooklyn, near the park. he makes music in his bedroom. it's often inspired by strange events or romance or mirrors or staring into the soul of the galaxy while listening to the sounds of sleeping sardines.
sounds like: xiu xiu, (smog), can, damien jurado, oneida, kraftwerk, iron & wine, bright eyes, ray lamontagne, galaxie 500, flaming lips, liars, dinosaur jr., mt. eerie, chad vangaalen, american analog set, and probably at least 4 more.
inspired by: ennio morricone, jorge luis borges, philip k. dick, paul f. tompkins, neil degrasse tyson
i was recently featured on the kickass soundtrack to the kickass Serbian film, Tilva Ros.
my last album, the empire never ended, is a concept album about the life and stories of Philip K. Dick. DL that hippie crap now http://ieatpants.bandcamp.com
Starlight
Ieatpants Lyrics
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Sometimes i feel i'm losing my mind
The warmth in our hearts surrounds us
The love in our lives abounds
Do i deserve the way you treat me?
Do i earn somehow these glances into your eyes?
I'm the starlight peering inside
To trap our song -- to catch ourselves
This is how you touch my heart
Rain and wind bring night to my mind
But the starlight shines into our eyes
I've protected myself from failure for too long
I've been hiding from my own song
Would i rather die clutching my fears
Or set my life free into the night sky?
The opening lines of Starlight suggest a reflective protagonist who is observing the night sky, with the starlight shining into their eyes seeming to leave a profound impact on them. The next two lines evoke a sense of uncertainty and instability, with the singer expressing a fear of losing their mind. However, the warmth in their heart and the love in their life are helping to ground them. They are appreciating the present moment, but also questioning if they deserve the seemingly positive treatment they are receiving, and if their connection with the other person is truly genuine. There is also an acknowledgement that they are not entirely sure of what's going on inside the other person's mind, despite the mutual attraction.
The chorus suggests a yearning for a deeper connection, one that is not just based on physicality, but also extending to the emotional level. The singer states that they have been protecting themselves from failure and hiding from their own song for too long. It is an indication that they have been too afraid to fully live or express themselves, perhaps out of fear of rejection. The final line is a question, whether they would rather live their life in fear or courageously take the leap into the unknown.
Overall, Starlight is a reflective song that speaks to the necessity of openness and vulnerability for genuine human connection. It is a powerful emotion to be in love or feel the warmth in our hearts, but it's important to remember that true love goes beyond just physical attraction, and requires a level of emotional vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
The starlight shines into my eyes
The beauty of the world penetrates deeply into my being
Sometimes i feel i'm losing my mind
My thoughts are overwhelming and difficult to control
The warmth in our hearts surrounds us
Our love for each other provides comfort and security
The love in our lives abounds
Our lives are full and complete because of the love we have
Do i deserve the way you treat me?
I question whether I am worthy of the love and kindness you show me
Do i earn somehow these glances into your eyes?
I wonder if my actions have caused you to look at me with such affection
I'm the starlight peering inside
I am constantly trying to understand myself and the world around me
There's nothing left for either of us to hide
We have opened ourselves up completely to each other
To trap our song -- to catch ourselves
We are trying to hold onto the beauty and joy we have found together
This is how you touch my heart
Your love and care have a profound impact on me
Rain and wind bring night to my mind
Difficult circumstances can make me feel lost and confused
But the starlight shines into our eyes
No matter what happens, the beauty and wonder of the world endures
I've protected myself from failure for too long
I have been too afraid to take risks and try new things
I've been hiding from my own song
I have been avoiding embracing my true self and following my dreams
Would i rather die clutching my fears
I must decide whether to live a life of fear and regret, or take a chance on my dreams
Or set my life free into the night sky?
I have the power to break free from my fears and pursue a life of happiness and fulfillment
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.