Eyes
Imperial Mammoth Lyrics
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In the window above the street
Clear to the park
Where you circle as routine
Every afternoon I know just where you'll be
Year after year
As the vines grow ever north
No suspicion at all
Eyes that hold you up on solid ground
Eyes that know you better than you know yourself
But I'm not ready yet
I can't tell you yet
And when the rain
Washes over this city
All the sidewalks are calm but for your feet
Folds in the sheets
Like a secret we both keep
All the coldness of your air blows in to me
Shame upon shame
Every night ends the same
No suspicion at all
That you're mine to keep with
Eyes that hold you up on solid ground
Eyes that know you better than you know yourself
Eyes that understand the hope you need
Eyes that long to view you constantly
But I'm not ready yet
I'm not ready yet
Eyes that lift you up above the ground
Eyes that never know when to look down
Eyes that see the best of the world passing by
The lyrics to Imperial Mammoth's song "Eyes" depict a character who is watching someone they are deeply infatuated with. The opening lines "Sure as you walk I'll be waiting patiently / In the window above the street" reveals that the singer is observing the person from a distance, perhaps through a window or from the top floor of a building. They know the person's routine well, and know exactly where they'll be every afternoon. The lyrics suggest that this has been going on for years, as "the vines grow ever north."
The eyes of the singer are described as holding the other person up on solid ground, knowing them better than they know themselves, and longing to view them constantly. However, the singer is not ready to reveal their feelings yet. The second verse adds a sense of secrecy to the situation, as the singer watches the other person through the rain and folds in the sheets. The lyrics also suggest that the singer experiences a sense of shame, perhaps because they feel guilty for watching the other person from afar without their knowledge.
Overall, the lyrics to "Eyes" convey a sense of longing and obsession, as the singer's desire for the other person grows stronger with each passing year. The song captures the feeling of being deeply infatuated with someone, but not yet ready to reveal those feelings to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sure as you walk I'll be waiting patiently
I'll be patiently waiting for you every time you walk by
In the window above the street
I am watching you from the window above the street
Clear to the park
I can see you clearly until you reach the park
Where you circle as routine
You walk in the park in the same pattern every day
Every afternoon I know just where you'll be
I know exactly where you'll be every afternoon
Year after year
This routine has been going on for years
As the vines grow ever north
As time passes and the vines grow north, this routine remains the same
No suspicion at all
You have no idea that I am watching you
That you're mine to see with
You are mine to see, you belong to me visually
Eyes that hold you up on solid ground
My eyes make you feel stable, they support you on solid ground
Eyes that know you better than you know yourself
I understand you more than you understand yourself
But I'm not ready yet
I am not ready to reveal myself to you yet
And when the rain
When it starts raining
Washes over this city
The rain pours over the city
All the sidewalks are calm but for your feet
The sidewalks are peaceful and empty, except for your footsteps
Folds in the sheets
The wrinkles in the sheets
Like a secret we both keep
The wrinkles are symbolic of a secret that we both keep
All the coldness of your air blows in to me
Your coldness affects me, it touches me deeply
Shame upon shame
I feel increased shame every night
Every night ends the same
Every night ends in the same way
That you're mine to keep with
You belong to me, you are mine to keep
Eyes that understand the hope you need
My eyes understand the hope and comfort that you need
Eyes that long to view you constantly
My eyes crave to look at you constantly
Eyes that lift you up above the ground
My eyes give you a sense of elevation and joy
Eyes that never know when to look down
My eyes are so engrossed in looking at you that they never look down
Eyes that see the best of the world passing by
My eyes filter the world and only see the best when you're around
I'm not ready yet
I still can't reveal myself to you just yet
I'm not ready yet
I'm not ready to reveal myself to you
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fionamaxwell7607
Love this one, beautiful photography to compliment the romantic lyrics, thanks Imperial Mammoth.
@anasuabandyopadhyay9656
Why're they so Underrated? they're so soothing!
@Blueberrymuff104
Such detailed lyrics and beautiful, wispy vocals make me feel like I'm floating away on a cloud. (:
@bluxes35
They are amazing! I want to hear more of them :)
@seannyeah
beautiful song : )
@SavageMidnightBarbie
Our song.
@romybaptiste5124
private practice brought me here
@HaiderMichaels
sameee! many many years late tho
@samanthatitus5770
eyes 😢