Eye to Eye
King Guru Lyrics
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You never once thought twice 'bout where it hurt
Now is there one to blame?
Tears running down their faces, but it's done
You've lost me now for good
Worn out my mind
Break through your mind of single compromise
When we could see each other eye to eye
You'd come but never stay
Leaving your tracks right on, through the room
Counting it on my hands
We never could adhere to what was said
At last you know the truth
Worn out my mind
Break through your mind of single compromise
There was a time
Neither of us dunked in such petty lies
Ooooh, aaah
Now in a better stay
Either side fearing how the other plays
Seems you would wish me back
But is it worth those worries anyhow?
Revealing it to you
Worn out my mind
Break through your mind of single compromise
There was a time
When we could see each other eye to eye
Now the world's gone mad
It has
It has
In "Eye to Eye" by King Guru, the lyrics suggest a relationship that has come to an end due to the lack of understanding and regret from one of the parties. The singer has learned to face regret, indicating that they have realized their wrongs and taken ownership of them, while the other party never thought twice about where they might have caused pain. The lyrics suggest that both parties are to blame for the end of the relationship, with tears running down their faces, but ultimately the singer is the one who has been lost for good.
The second verse builds upon the idea that the two parties were not able to see eye to eye, with one party always leaving and never staying. The lyrics build tension as the singer counts on their hands, suggesting that they had multiple unresolved issues or arguments. The final verse suggests that now that the relationship has ended, both parties are living in a state of fear, wondering how the other party will react. Despite the other party seemingly wishing the singer back, the singer questions whether it is worth the worries and reveals the truth. The final line, "Now the world's gone mad", could suggest that the events of the relationship and its ultimate end have affected more than just the two parties involved.
Overall, "Eye to Eye" by King Guru is a poignant and emotional song about the complexities of relationships and the difficulty in finding a common ground. The lyrics suggest a story of two people who were unable to meet each other halfway or understand each other's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
I learned to face regret
King Guru has experienced regret in the past and has learned to confront and deal with it.
You never once thought twice 'bout where it hurt
The person being sung about did not consider the emotions of King Guru and others while doing something that caused pain.
Now is there one to blame?
King Guru questions whether there is anyone specifically responsible for the situation they find themselves in.
Tears running down their faces, but it's done
Others involved in the situation are upset and emotional, but the damage has already been done.
You've lost me now for good
King Guru has decided that this person has lost their trust and will not be part of their life anymore.
Worn out my mind
King Guru is mentally exhausted from the situation.
Break through your mind of single compromise
King Guru wants the other person to move past the mindset of always looking for a single solution or agreement to problems.
There was a time When we could see each other eye to eye
In the past, King Guru and the person being sung about were able to understand each other and come to agreements without dispute.
You'd come but never stay
The other person would make appearances but would never fully commit or stick around for long.
Leaving your tracks right on, through the room
The other person left behind evidence of their presence and activity in the area.
Counting it on my hands
King Guru has kept track of the times they and the other person did not adhere to what was discussed or agreed upon.
We never could adhere to what was said
Both King Guru and the person being sung about were unable to follow through with what they said they would do.
At last you know the truth
The other person has finally come to understand the reality of the situation.
Neither of us dunked in such petty lies
In the past, neither King Guru nor the other person would be involved in small or insignificant falsehoods.
Now in a better stay
The situation has improved or changed for the better.
Either side fearing how the other plays
Both King Guru and the other person are afraid of how the other will act or respond.
Seems you would wish me back
The other person appears to want King Guru to return to their life.
But is it worth those worries anyhow?
King Guru questions whether the potential worries or struggles are worth coming back to this person.
Revealing it to you
King Guru is disclosing this information to the other person.
Now the world's gone mad It has It has
There is chaos or confusion in the world around them, and King Guru acknowledges this fact.
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.