Kyte comprise Nick Moon (vocals), Tom Lowe (guitars and keyboards), Scott Hislop (drums and percussion). Their earlier musical output was often labelled shoegazing (or neo-shoegazing) and post rock but they have since moved into a more electro and pop influenced sound.Their debut single, "Planet", was released in 2007 on Sonic Cathedral Recordings, the b-side of which, "Boundaries", was used in a trailer for the television series The Sopranos in the United States. Their debut album was released in 2008 on Kids Records (UK) / Erased Tapes Records (EU) to generally positive reviews.In April 2009 they released their second full length release Science For The Living in Japan. The two disc Japan release featured tracks taken from their 2008 Two Sparks, Two Stars EP, with the remaining tracks being new material. The bonus disc included a remix from The Joy Formidable of the opening track on Disc 1 "Eyes Lose Their Fire".
The band have toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia as well as appearing at many festivals including the 10th Anniversary Summer Sonic Festival in Japan.
During April 2012 the band travelled to Seattle to work with producer John Goodmanson (Nada Surf, Blonde Redhead, Los Campesinos) at the Robert Lang Studios. The new album titled Love to be Lost is expected in the autumn of 2012.
Eyes Lose Their Fire
Kyte Lyrics
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Stage set in red
All of this time
Lost in a mask
Eyes lose their fire
She smiles, hides
life support falling
they all, wait
crowds have been forming
noise spell binding out of control
Eyes lose their fire
Stage set in red
All of this time
Lost in a mask
Eyes lose their fire
Stage set in red
All of this time
Lost in a mask
Green lights, fly
cats eyes so blinding
hearts taken behind sheets of glass
She sits, still
hands out the window
eyes bloodshot and lost in a mask
Eyes lose their fire
Stage set in red
All of this time
Lost in a mask
Kyte's song "Eyes Lose Their Fire" is a metaphor for the unfulfilled dreams and the loss of passion that we experience in life. The lyrics speak about the stage being set in red, which represents the passion, the fire, the love that we have for the things we do. However, as time goes by, the fire in our eyes slowly fades away, and we become lost in a mask, going through the motions of life without any real passion or drive.
The second verse continues to describe this loss of passion, as the woman smiles and hides, pretending that everything is okay, but in reality, her life support is falling, and her eyes are bloodshot and lost in a mask. The crowds have been forming, created noise spell binding out of control, which can be interpreted as the pressure and expectations that society puts on us to be successful, even if it means sacrificing our happiness and passion.
The third verse depicts the green lights flying, representing the opportunities and chances that come our way. However, behind the sheets of glass, our hearts are taken, and we become numb to the possibilities. The woman sits, still, with her hands out the window, showing her helplessness and defeat. Finally, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the loss of fire in our eyes, the stage set in red, and the time lost in a mask.
Overall, "Eyes Lose Their Fire" is a powerful reminder to live your life with passion and purpose, to not let the pressures of society or the fear of failure extinguish the fire in your eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes lose their fire
The passion and drive that the person once had seem to have faded away.
Stage set in red
The environment is set up to represent danger, urgency or drama.
All of this time
For a significant amount of time, the situation has remained the same.
Lost in a mask
The person is hiding behind a facade and their true self is hidden.
She smiles, hides
The person puts on a front by smiling, but their true emotions remain hidden.
life support falling
The situation is deteriorating and might not hold up much longer.
eyes bloodshot and lost in a mask
The person's eyes are strained and fatigued, and they are not truly themselves.
they all, wait
The people around the person are anxiously waiting for something to happen.
crowds have been forming
More and more people are gathering in anticipation of something happening.
noise spell binding out of control
The commotion and excitement is getting out of hand and overwhelming.
Green lights, fly
Positive events are happening and things are going well.
cats eyes so blinding
The person is caught off guard and dazzled by something unexpected.
hearts taken behind sheets of glass
The person is feeling detached and guarded, and their true feelings are hidden.
She sits, still
The person is calm, but there is a sense of anxiousness underneath the surface.
hands out the window
The person is trying to grab onto something, anything, that will give them a sense of control.
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pete Heininger
it's great to see so-called 'ambient' music finding a new voice beyond the likes of the great Eno! Thanks for an excellent posting!
Travis Shui
brilliant! i really into the science for the living XD keep going! u r one of my favorite bands!!
Kris Machina
Kyte's Music in FEG's MMA Promotions is just too epic.
Nox.INk# Records ❶
Sublime!
francisco molko
please please someone to put the lyrics !! this song is so beautiful +.+
William Yang
OH MY FUCKING GOD THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL THAT THE ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE IT IS WITH PROFANITY.
TahliaM
one word. beautiful.
re i
love from japan! please please please come again !!
TakuchamanSPL
Used in MINOWAMAN's VTR！！Tears in my eyes...
bayu suwargo
beautiful :')