Every Eye Open
Jesse Marchant Lyrics
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Your heart to me
Every light shone, I was mistaken
Don't these friends fall out
Ain't they leaves on the ground
Laid into place for you
I remember the nights
When you and I were high
Your skin in the sun
Your hair in the wind
Every eye open pulls you in
But you are less than what you are
I seen the one you lost
The way you skip across the sand
Lying dead in the ocean
I waited on the pull of your hand
Does it bring you up
To stake your line
In anyone who'll gather around
To live on the grounds
Of your half-whole life
A lie you stake into your life too
The patching of holes
And the light
From the secrets
That shines through
All the waste from the inside
Well I've been living in lies too
Yeah, I've been holding 'em down
And the secret sin
That I've loved you
For more than a little while
The song Every Eye Open by Jesse Marchant is a melancholic ballad that addresses the complexities of relationships and emotions. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been deceived by someone who he believed opened their heart to him. He remembers the moments when they were together and feels deceived. The lines "Thought you had opened / Your heart to me / Every light shone, I was mistaken" expresses the singer's disappointment and disillusionment.
The next lines "Don't these friends fall out / Ain't they leaves on the ground / Laid into place for you" portray the fragility of relationships and how they can easily fall apart, like leaves that eventually fall to the ground. The following lines "I remember the nights / When you and I were high / And reclaimed a youth" evoke the nostalgia associated with happy moments, but also the realization that those times have gone.
The chorus "Your skin in the sun / Your hair in the wind / Every eye open pulls you in / But you are less than what you are" advances the theme of deception and disillusionment. The singer suggests that the person he was with is not what she appears to be, indicating that she is not living up to her full potential. The lines "I seen the one you lost / The way you skip across the sand / Lying dead in the ocean / I waited on the pull of your hand" are a metaphorical reference to the loss of innocence and the feeling of being left behind.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that relationships are fragile, and even the best of intentions can lead to heartbreak. It suggests that we need to be honest with ourselves and others, and that the truth, no matter how painful, is always the best option.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought you had opened
I believed that you had opened up to me
Your heart to me
You had revealed your true emotions to me
Every light shone, I was mistaken
Even though everything felt right, I was wrong to assume that everything was perfect
Don't these friends fall out
Don't friendships end eventually?
Ain't they leaves on the ground
Friendships may fall apart and become like fallen leaves on the ground
Laid into place for you
These friendships were made specifically for you
I remember the nights
I recall the moments we shared
When you and I were high
When we were in a state of elation
And reclaimed a youth
We felt young, carefree, and carelessly happy
Your skin in the sun
I remember how your skin glowed in the sunlight
Your hair in the wind
I remember how your hair swirled in the wind
Every eye open pulls you in
Your beauty attracts everyone who sees you
But you are less than what you are
You are not living up to your full potential
I seen the one you lost
I have seen the one you lost, perhaps a loved one who passed away
The way you skip across the sand
I remember how carefree and joyful you once were, like when you would skip across the sand
Lying dead in the ocean
But now that joy and carelessness has been lost, like something that has drowned and is now dead in the ocean
I waited on the pull of your hand
I was waiting for you to reach out to me for help
Does it bring you up
Does it uplift you
To stake your line
To bet on something or someone
In anyone who'll gather around
To place your trust in anyone who's around
To live on the grounds
To build your life on unstable foundations
Of your half-whole life
Of a life that is incomplete and unfulfilled
A lie you stake into your life too
You are living a lie as well
The patching of holes
The attempts to fix or cover up mistakes or problems
And the light
And the truth
From the secrets
From the hidden truths
That shines through
That becomes visible
All the waste from the inside
All the negativity and internal struggles
Well I've been living in lies too
I too have been living in a state of deception
Yeah, I've been holding 'em down
I've been suppressing these lies and negative thoughts
And the secret sin
And the unspoken guilt
That I've loved you
The fact that I have loved you deeply and unconditionally for a long time
For more than a little while
For longer than just a brief moment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jesse Marchant
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SuddenMusic
Thought you had opened
Your heart to me
Every light shone, I was mistaken
Don't these friends fall out
Ain't they leaves on the ground
Laid into place for you
I remember the nights
When you and I were high
And reclaimed a youth
Your skin in the sun
Your hair in the wind
Every eye open pulls you in
But you are less than what you are
I seen the one you lost
The way you skip across the sand
Lying dead in the ocean
I waited on the pull of your hand
Does it bring you up
To stake your line
In anyone who'll gather around
To live on the grounds
Of your half-whole life
A lie you stake into your life too
The patching of holes
And the light
From the secrets
That shines through
All the waste from the inside
Well I've been living in lies too
Yeah, I've been holding 'em down
And the secret sin
That I've loved you
For more than a little while
SuddenMusic
Thought you had opened
Your heart to me
Every light shone, I was mistaken
Don't these friends fall out
Ain't they leaves on the ground
Laid into place for you
I remember the nights
When you and I were high
And reclaimed a youth
Your skin in the sun
Your hair in the wind
Every eye open pulls you in
But you are less than what you are
I seen the one you lost
The way you skip across the sand
Lying dead in the ocean
I waited on the pull of your hand
Does it bring you up
To stake your line
In anyone who'll gather around
To live on the grounds
Of your half-whole life
A lie you stake into your life too
The patching of holes
And the light
From the secrets
That shines through
All the waste from the inside
Well I've been living in lies too
Yeah, I've been holding 'em down
And the secret sin
That I've loved you
For more than a little while
Kymm Starr
I can't get enough of this song.
Kymmberliestarr
It's almost 3 years later and this song still feels like the day you left. I will never forget the pain I felt and the nights I slept on the beach longing for you after you moved. I didn't know I was fighting for my life at the same time. If I could go back to before you left I would and fight like hell against cancer to see you one more time. I might have moved on and you said we'd always have our memories but the memory is too painful so I don't really have those memories. If I could have done one thing differently I would have stayed the last night with you. It was just too hard but I would do anything to get that one night. Best wishes my friend. I know you'll come across this message one day and I can only hope it was as special to you as it was to me my friend. Best wishes XOXO
Hélio Martins
This artist is a Master piece !
Justin Beckermann
A song that I’ve just heard for the first time but instantly took me back to a very particular part of my life. Strange how music can do that.
Just found my newest song to obsess over. What a gem.
Alexandra Molitorisova
What a fulness of tune and depth of storytelling! Completely in love.
Chris
I've enjoyed this album tremendously and the videos are great.
Rosy Johnstone
Incredibly beautiful, Jesse!
Marvel83'
It's a pity that the concert will not be in Prague. So I just bought tickets to the Berlin show.
We can't wait! Hope this song will be on the playlist ❤
Olivia's Romantic Home
Your voice is beautiful