The group signed to Columbia Records and released their debut single Thank You on January 15, 2013. The song's music video was released onto YouTube via VEVO on January 4, 2013, and garnered over 500,000 views in two days. The song has attained commercial success, reaching the top ten on the singles charts of Australia and New Zealand.
Marry Those Eyes
MKTO Lyrics
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I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes
Oh oh, yeah, oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
Didn't know that you had it in you
The way you talking
Got me all in, like sky's the limit
Can't help but wonder what
What you got underneath
Yeah, felt proper
Can't stop her
And you know all the ways
To get you what you like
Overdose every day
I've been going out my mind
Got me closer to sayin'
Girl, you locked me down for life
And the way that you're looking at me
I should give you my name
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes (yeah)
Oh oh, yeah (yeah)
Oh oh, yeah (yeah)
Ah, ah yeah
Stealing every look just like a bandit
Yeah, you know you got the upper hand here, girl
And I don't even really understand it
I just know I need you all up in my world
You don't have to speak at all
Everything you say to me is subliminal, it's criminal
Tryna play it off so proper, can't stop ya
I wanna marry those eyes, baby (baby), oh (oh)
I wanna marry those eyes, baby (baby), oh (oh)
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes (hey)
Oh oh, yeah (woo)
Oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
And you know all the ways
To get you what you like
Overdose every day
I been going out my mind
Got me closer to saying
Girl, you locked me down for life
And the way that you're looking at me
I should give you my name
I wanna marry those eyes (oh), baby, oh (oh)
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh (oh oh)
Love how they cut through my lies (my lies)
So baby, no lie (no lie)
I wanna marry those eyes (yeah)
Oh oh, yeah (uh uh)
Oh oh, yeah (ah)
Ah, ah yeah
The song "Marry Those Eyes" by MKTO is a love song that centers around the awe-inspiring eyes of the person the singer is addressing. The beginning of the song repeats the lines "I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh" as the singer expresses his intense desire to be so close to the object of his affection. He admires the piercing quality of these eyes, and how they can cut through his lies, suggesting that he has deep feelings for this person, and is willing to be vulnerable in their presence.
The verses of the song describe how the singer became enamored with the person's eyes, revealing that he initially underestimated them. However, after spending some time around them, the singer realized how powerful these eyes were and how deeply they affected him. He is blown away by the way the person looks at him, stating, "And the way that you're looking at me, I should give you my name." The chorus repeats the initial lines again, reaffirming the singer's desire to marry the eyes of his beloved and be forever bound to them.
Overall, "Marry Those Eyes" highlights the immense influence that a person's eyes can have over another individual. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to give his all to this person, surrendering himself to the draw of their piercing gaze.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
He is saying that he wants to spend the rest of his life with the girl he's talking to because he's truly captivated by her eyes.
Love how they cut through my lies
He admires how perceptive and intuitive his love interest is because she can easily see through any lies he tells.
No, baby, no lie
He assures his love interest that he's being honest and sincere about his feelings for her.
You look so proper
He thinks his love interest has a very demure and sophisticated appearance but he's curious about what she's like on the inside.
Can't stop her
He feels that he can't resist his love interest because she has an alluring and magnetic personality.
Got me closer to sayin'
His feelings for her are getting stronger and he's considering letting her know just how much he loves her.
Girl, you locked me down for life
He realizes that he's met someone who he wants to spend the rest of his life with.
Stealing every look just like a bandit
He can't help but admire his love interest from afar and he feels like he's stealing glimpses of her whenever he can.
You don't have to speak at all
His love interest's actions and the way she carries herself speaks volumes and he's really attracted to that.
Everything you say to me is subliminal, it's criminal
He feels that the way his love interest communicates is so alluring and powerful that it almost feels like it's an illegal activity.
Tryna play it off so proper, can't stop ya
She has a very proper and formal demeanor but he's still captivated by her and can't resist her.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dag Lundberg, Eman Kiriakou, Evan Kidd Bogart, Malcolm Kelley, Tony Oller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vitvitvar6731
Lyrics:
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes
Oh oh, yeah, oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
You look so proper
Didn't know that you had it in you
The way you talking
Got me all in, like sky's the limit
Can't help but wonder what
What you got underneath
Yeah, felt proper
Can't stop her
And you know all the ways
To get you what you like
Overdose every day
I've been going out my mind
Got me closer to sayin'
Girl, you locked me down for life
And the way that you're looking at me
I should give you my name
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes
Oh oh, yeah
Oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
Stealing every look just like a bandit
Yeah, you know you got the upper hand here, girl
And I don't even really understand it
I just know I need you all up in my world
You don't have to speak at all
Everything you say to me is subliminal, it's criminal
Tryna play it off so proper, can't stop ya
I wanna marry those eyes, baby (baby), oh (oh)
I wanna marry those eyes, baby (baby), oh (oh)
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes
Oh oh, yeah
Oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
And you know all the ways
To get you what you like
Overdose every day
I been going out my mind
Got me closer to saying
Girl, you locked me down for life
And the way that you're looking at me
I should give you my name
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
Love how they cut through my lies
So baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes
Oh oh, yeah
Oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
@huevo9304
MKTO - Marry Those Eyes (Lyric)
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes
Oh oh, yeah, oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
You look so proper
Didn't know that you had it in you
The way you talking
Got me all in, like sky's the limit
Can't help but wonder what
What you got underneath
Yeah, felt proper
Can't stop her
And you know all the ways
To get you what you like
Overdose every day
I've been going out my mind
Got me closer to sayin'
Girl, you locked me down for life
And the way that you're looking at me
I should give you my name
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes (yeah)
Oh oh, yeah (yeah)
Oh oh, yeah (yeah)
Ah, ah yeah
Stealing every look just like a bandit
Yeah, you know you got the upper hand here, girl
And I don't even really understand it
I just know I need you all up in my world
You don't have to speak at all
Everything you say to me is subliminal, it's criminal
Tryna play it off so proper, can't stop ya
I wanna marry those eyes, baby (baby), oh (oh)
I wanna marry those eyes, baby (baby), oh (oh)
Love how they cut through my lies
No, baby, no lie
I wanna marry those eyes (hey)
Oh oh, yeah (woo)
Oh oh, yeah
Ah, ah yeah
And you know all the ways
To get you what you like
Overdose every day
I been going out my mind
Got me closer to saying
Girl, you locked me down for life
And the way that you're looking at me
I should give you my name
I wanna marry those eyes (oh), baby, oh (oh)
I wanna marry those eyes, baby, oh (oh oh)
Love how they cut through my lies (my lies)
So baby, no lie (no lie)
I wanna marry those eyes (yeah)
Oh oh, yeah (uh uh)
Oh oh, yeah (ah)
Ah, ah yeah
@horseluver4ever623
I love that they can make music that isn't vulgar AND sounds good. Feels rare.
@tanyaahmadzai2413
You guys are so underrated, people just don't know what their missing, and thats thier fault.
@FullMetalcoreJojo
It's been such a pleasure watching you guys grow and evolve over the years.
This is a beautiful song. Subtle. Warm. Piercing. ❤
You deserve all the recognition in the world, and anyone who knows you would agree.
@eeropeltola3703
Sad world doesn't give enough credit to these guys. So amazing work and they'd deserve more!
@Ynanor
MKTO are sooo underrated
He want more 💓
@SilviaChannings
There is no other way to describe this but vibey. I am so glad that you guys still sing! I love the good lyrics and interesting videos.
@VioletSkye19
This has to be the most undervalued band EVER! Why are they not on the charts?
@MariaPullatt
This band is my secret treasure. I am aware that they deserve more recognition but I'm also glad that they aren't too famous or mainstream. In a world gonna plastic, they stay classic.
@ALLINONE-ud5df
Finally MKTO!!
You guys are FAB!
Me after listening classic 1k times
Here we go again 🤩
@ajaidyn
I don't think they are FAB
If you know JoJo you get the joke