… Read Full Bio ↴Seldom has gentleness sounded so energetic and vulnerability so strong.
LOTA projects approachable stories under the sign of the zeitgeist onto spherical sound surfaces -
they deal with interpersonal relationships, escapism and longing, paired with the attempt to break free from social conventions.
Behind the mysterious project name - which is deliberately kept gender neutral - is the Cologne singer, songwriter and producer Lotta Holtei. Inspired by indie-pop influences and electronic LoFi elements, mystical sounds meet distinctive beats, contrasted by calm piano sounds and soulful lyrics. Her soft and haunting voice takes you into a spherical world of sound. The English lyrics are bluntly honest and deal with topics relevant to society as a whole, such as depression, ideals of beauty or feminism,without losing any of their lyrical sophistication.
EYES
Lota Lyrics
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You don't look at me
See, I'm tired of
Looking at your empty face
Why won't you take time
And I know that your time's not mine
But sister
Come over hug me
And all I
And all I
And all I see are
Your sad eyes
And all I
And all I
And all I feel is
Your empty face
All I
All I
All I
All I
All I
All I
See
All I
All I
All I
All I
All I
Feel
Tell me then how do you tie me up?
The way you treat me
Heat me
And let me down
A waste of my time
It is you who needs me
Still keep me
Cracked, I'm off
It's enough
Running and running round
Running and running round
Why?
And all I
And all I
And all I see are
Your sad eyes
And all I
And all I
And all I feel is
Your empty face
All I
All I
All I
Feel
All I
All I
All I
See
In Lota's song "Eyes," the lyrics depict a sense of longing and frustration in a one-sided relationship. The singer expresses their disappointment and weariness as they observe their partner's lack of interest and emotional presence. They yearn for genuine connection and affection, pleading for their sister (possibly a metaphor for a close friend or loved one) to acknowledge them, hug them, and express a liking towards them. However, all they see are the sad eyes of their partner and all they feel is the emptiness in their partner's face.
The repetition of the phrases "All I see are your sad eyes" and "All I feel is your empty face" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being unseen and unheard in the relationship. They long for reciprocity and the feeling of being valued. The line "Tell me then how do you tie me up?" suggests a sense of being trapped or entangled in the dynamic with their partner, questioning why they continue to subject themselves to mistreatment and emotional neglect.
Overall, the lyrics in "Eyes" convey a poignant exploration of unrequited emotions and the desire for genuine connection in a relationship that feels one-sided and draining.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still here
Despite your lack of attention, I remain present and unchanged
You don't look at me
You fail to acknowledge my existence or give me the attention I deserve
See, I'm tired of
I have grown weary and exhausted
Looking at your empty face
Observing your emotionless expression has become unbearable for me
Why won't you take time
I yearn for you to invest your time in understanding and connecting with me
And I know that your time's not mine
I am aware that our schedules and priorities do not align
But sister
Dear sibling
Come over hug me
Come close and embrace me, expressing love and affection
Say that you like me
Verbally affirm your affection and fondness for me
And all I
Despite all
And all I
Despite all
And all I see are
The only thing I perceive are
Your sad eyes
Your eyes filled with sorrow and unhappiness
And all I
Despite all
And all I
Despite all
And all I feel is
The only thing I experience is
Your empty face
Your vacant and emotionless expression
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
See
Perceive
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
Feel
Experience
Tell me then how do you tie me up?
Explain the binding force that keeps me connected to you despite your treatment
The way you treat me
Your manner of behavior and interaction towards me
Heat me
Intensely affect me
And let me down
Disappoint and betray me
A waste of my time
You are an unproductive and fruitless use of my valuable time
It is you who needs me
In reality, it is you who depends on me
Still keep me
Yet, you continue to hold onto me
Cracked, I'm off
Damaged and broken, I am at my breaking point
It's enough
I have reached my limit
Running and running round
Engaging in a never-ending cycle of chasing after you
Why?
What is the reason behind this?
And all I
Despite all
And all I
Despite all
And all I see are
The only thing I perceive are
Your sad eyes
Your eyes filled with sorrow and unhappiness
And all I
Despite all
And all I
Despite all
And all I feel is
The only thing I experience is
Your empty face
Your vacant and emotionless expression
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
Feel
Experience
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
All I
Only I
See
Perceive
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carolin Holtei
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Noo Lita
Oh mein Gott 🤯, ich liebe es sooooo sehr!!!!
Noo Lita
Das gibt mir genau das, was ich gerade sooooo fühle!!!! Es hat mir sehr geholfen, eine beschissene Zeit / Beziehung zu verarbeiten
CHIOPS
Mega gut 🔥👌
LOTA
Danke 😌
Noo Lita
Tausend Dank 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Noo Lita
Ich liebe es soooooo!!!!
Noo Lita
Ich habe keine Worte für dieses Lied 🙌🏻
LOTA
Das bedeutet mir so viel und freut mich mega! Danke dir <3
Domreb
Gerade bei 1live gehört die dich vorgestellt haben sehr cooles Lied weiter so 👍🏻
LOTA
Wie schön! Vielen dank dir 😊