EYES
Lakai Lyrics
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Sleep on the plane, wake up at my destination
The thing is, there's a reason why overnight flights
Aren't called bright-eye flights or fresh-face flights
See, "red-eye" pretty accurately sums up how you feel
After spending the night in an economy seat at 35,000ft
Fortunately there are some tricks
That can help make night flights less painful
Baby that's something I won't do
You know what they say
You go get it or it haunt you
Push it through the rain
In the Summer cause I want you
In this next exchange
Imma get back on the claim
Baby I was outside on 'em every single weekend
If it isn't me wish they tell me a good reason
Imma take a plane in the morning, girl I'm leaving
(Next red-eye out)
Doubled up my double down
I been rollin' dice too much to roll with you and roll around
If they want roulette, place my living on the bet aye
If they want to press, score so much I get a press day
If they want me, tell'em line start to the left aye
Know I wanted you, but I played it cool on text aye
This feel like the next day
This feel like the morning in the summertime
This feel like you quiet but you know you mine
Baby give me a good reason
I'm here for the moment but you know that they be leaving
Played the cards dealt, and it looked like cheating
You knew me when water always came with Jimmy Beammin'
Know we both here for a reason
I could have changed
You could have left
Tone always lost, then assumed through a text
I could never change
Baby that's something I won't do
You know what they say
You go get it or it haunt you
Push it through the rain
In the Summer cause I want you
In this next exchange
Imma get back on the claim
Baby I was outside on 'em every single weekend
If it isn't me wish they tell me a good reason
Imma take a plane in the morning, girl I'm leaving
Next red-eye out
The lyrics to Lakai's song "Eyes" touch on the experience of taking overnight flights, particularly the ones known as "red-eye" flights. The opening lines illustrate the initial allure of red-eye flights, as they may seem like a good idea in theory. The singer mentions the desire to sleep on the plane and wake up at their destination, highlighting the convenience these flights offer.
However, the lyrics quickly point out the downside of red-eye flights. The singer explains that there's a reason they are not called "bright-eye flights" or "fresh-face flights." This suggests that the experience leaves you feeling tired and worn out, as implied by the term "red-eye." The lyrics continue to describe the discomfort of sleeping in an economy seat at high altitudes.
Despite the difficulties of overnight travel, the song offers hope by mentioning that there are tricks to make these flights less painful. The lyrics then shift to personal themes, expressing the idea that the singer could never change. This could imply a sense of determination and persistence in pursuing their goals or desires. The lyrics also touch on the transient nature of relationships and the fear of being haunted by missed opportunities.
Overall, "Eyes" by Lakai combines the disheartening experience of overnight flights with personal reflections on individual resilience, the transient nature of relationships, and the longing for a good reason to stay or leave.
Line by Line Meaning
So red-eyes always sound like a good idea in theory
In theory, red-eye flights seem like a good idea.
Sleep on the plane, wake up at my destination
Rest during the flight and wake up when I reach my destination.
The thing is, there's a reason why overnight flights
However, there is a reason why overnight flights
Aren't called bright-eye flights or fresh-face flights
They are not referred to as refreshed or energetic flights.
See, 'red-eye' pretty accurately sums up how you feel
The term 'red-eye' accurately describes the tiredness experienced.
After spending the night in an economy seat at 35,000ft
After enduring a night in a cramped economy seat at 35,000 feet.
Fortunately there are some tricks
Thankfully, there are some strategies
That can help make night flights less painful
That can alleviate discomfort during overnight flights.
I could never change
I can't change who I am.
Baby that's something I won't do
It's a characteristic I refuse to alter.
You know what they say
As people often say
You go get it or it haunt you
You must pursue what you desire, or it will trouble you.
Push it through the rain
Persist through difficulties
In the Summer cause I want you
Even during the Summer, as I desire you
In this next exchange
In the upcoming interaction
Imma get back on the claim
I will assert my position.
Baby I was outside on 'em every single weekend
Baby, I was out there on them every weekend
If it isn't me wish they tell me a good reason
If it's not me, I wish they would provide a valid explanation.
Imma take a plane in the morning, girl I'm leaving
I'll depart on a morning flight, girl, I'm leaving.
(Next red-eye out)
(Next overnight flight)
Doubled up my double down
I took an even bigger risk.
I been rollin' dice too much to roll with you and roll around
I have taken so many chances that I can't gamble with you and roam aimlessly.
If they want roulette, place my living on the bet aye
If they want a game of chance, I'm willing to risk everything.
If they want to press, score so much I get a press day
If they want to challenge me, I have achieved enough to have a victorious day.
If they want me, tell'em line start to the left aye
If they want me, they will have to wait in line starting from the left.
Know I wanted you, but I played it cool on text aye
I wanted you, but I acted casual when texting.
This feel like the next day
This sensation resembles a new day.
This feel like the morning in the summertime
This feels like a Summer morning.
This feel like you quiet but you know you mine
This feels like you being reserved, yet knowing you belong to me.
Baby give me a good reason
Darling, provide me with a valid justification
I'm here for the moment but you know that they be leaving
I'm present for the time being, but you know others will depart.
Played the cards dealt, and it looked like cheating
I played the hand I was given, and it seemed unfair.
You knew me when water always came with Jimmy Beammin'
You knew me when I always had whiskey with my water.
Know we both here for a reason
We both have our purpose for being here.
I could have changed
I had the potential to change.
You could have left
You had the option to depart.
Tone always lost, then assumed through a text
The tone was consistently misunderstood, then assumed based on text messages.
I could never change
I am incapable of altering myself.
Baby that's something I won't do
Darling, that's an aspect I won't modify.
You know what they say
You are aware of the common saying
You go get it or it haunt you
You must pursue what you desire, or it will trouble you.
Push it through the rain
Persist through difficulties
In the Summer cause I want you
Even during the Summer, as I desire you
In this next exchange
In the upcoming interaction
Imma get back on the claim
I will assert my position.
Baby I was outside on 'em every single weekend
Baby, I was out there on them every weekend
If it isn't me wish they tell me a good reason
If it's not me, I wish they would provide a valid explanation.
Imma take a plane in the morning, girl I'm leaving
I'll depart on a morning flight, girl, I'm leaving.
Next red-eye out
The following overnight flight.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joel Redmon
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