In the summer of 2017, the guitar duo was complemented by three young, experienced and creative musicians. First of all, vocalist Arthur joined the band. In the same month, bass player Kieft, with roots in funk and jazz, and rock drummer Matthijs joined the band as well. Catchy songs with heavy guitar riffs and compelling vocal lines soon became the trademark of the band, with which it tries to reboot the once popular nu metal scene in their own innovative way.
Watershed
Mountain Eye Lyrics
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My glass box cracked from the
Motionless and pale
Another tainted tale
Driven by the serpent tongues
I cloud the ominous sun
The rise of the spider
Comes late in the hour
All colors fade
But I am unchanged
Please tell me now
Please tell me how
And my mistake
Was to believe in a dream
And now the conscience just keeps tearing me apart
The waves freeze
From the endless widened glare
The sky is glitching
What remains disappears
The chains laid on me
Not be my own to bare
The white noise
It's so deafening
It's everywhere
I'm falling I'm calling
Words fall back like rain
I'm falling I'm calling
It echoes through my brain
I'm falling I'm calling
I'm drowning in every tear I've taken
At least I am greeted by the silence for my head
A negative drop making its way down my spine
My senses heighten and the pupils in my eyes have gone wide
Feeling so numb, I get lost in visions
I hope to hold it but the strength in me is non existent
The waves freeze
From the endless widened glare
The sky is glitching
What remains disappears
The chains laid on me
Not be my own to bare
The white noise
It's so deafening
It's everywhere
I'm falling I'm calling
Words fall back like rain
I'm falling I'm calling
It echoes through my brain
I'm falling I'm calling
I'm drowning in every tear I've taken
At least I am greeted by the silence for my head
Breaking through the clouds are rays that puncture me
Elevate me
Elevate
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
It's all taken away
The lyrics of Mountain Eye's song "Watershed" delve into themes of personal transformation, struggle, and the realization of one's own vulnerability. The opening line, "My glass box cracked from the watershed," suggests that the singer's previously confined world has shattered due to a pivotal moment or turning point. This watershed moment has caused a fundamental shift in their perspective and understanding of themselves and the world around them.
The lyrics further express feelings of isolation and unease as the singer describes being "motionless and pale" and feeling like an outsider, represented by the line "driven by the serpent tongues." They mention clouding the "ominous sun" and the rise of the spider, which metaphorically implies a growing sense of tension and fear. The conscience appears to be a burden, tearing the singer apart and leaving them feeling unchanged despite the fading of colors around them.
The song also touches on the idea of being trapped and burdened by external forces. The chains laid on the singer are not of their own making, perhaps symbolizing societal expectations or personal limitations. The constant presence of white noise, which is deafening and everywhere, adds to their sense of being overwhelmed and unable to find peace.
Amidst the turmoil, there is a longing for connection and release. The repetition of "I'm falling, I'm calling" suggests a desperate plea for help or understanding. The lyrics also reference rain falling back like words and echoing through the singer's brain, once again illustrating their feeling of being trapped within their own thoughts and emotions.
However, amidst the chaos, there is a glimmer of hope. The mention of rays breaking through the clouds and elevating the singer suggests the potential for transformation and growth. It implies that despite the pain and struggle, there is the possibility of finding solace and a sense of elevation from within.
Overall, "Watershed" delves into the internal struggles and awakening of the singer, expressing their vulnerability, sense of isolation, and the longing for release and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
My glass box cracked from the watershed
The catalyst of change shattered the confines of my stagnant existence.
Motionless and pale
Stagnant and lifeless, devoid of vibrancy.
Another tainted tale
Yet another story tainted by deceit and falsehood.
Driven by the serpent tongues
Motivated and influenced by deceitful and manipulative voices.
I cloud the ominous sun
My presence casts a shadow over the foreboding sun.
The rise of the spider
The emergence of a malicious force.
Comes late in the hour
Arrives belatedly, exacerbating the situation.
So late that the conscience just keeps tearing me apart
The delayed arrival perpetuates inner turmoil and self-doubt.
All colors fade
Vibrancy and vitality diminish.
But I am unchanged
Despite the fading surroundings, my essence remains unaltered.
Please tell me now
I implore you to reveal the truth.
Please tell me how
Enlighten me on the methodology.
And my mistake
My error in judgment.
Was to believe in a dream
To have placed faith in an illusory vision.
And now the conscience just keeps tearing me apart
Currently, the inner voice relentlessly causes emotional anguish.
The waves freeze
The once fluid and dynamic experiences become stagnant.
From the endless widened glare
Resulting from an infinite and intense scrutiny.
The sky is glitching
The celestial expanse displays disruptive faults.
What remains disappears
Whatever remnants existed vanish without a trace.
The chains laid on me
The oppressive restraints imposed upon me.
Not be my own to bare
They are not burdens that I willingly carry alone.
The white noise
The overwhelming and distracting background noise.
It's so deafening
It is overwhelmingly loud and overpowering.
It's everywhere
It permeates every aspect of my surroundings.
I'm falling I'm calling
I am descending into a state of despair, desperately seeking assistance.
Words fall back like rain
Verbal expressions retreat and dissipate like falling raindrops.
It echoes through my brain
The resonance reverberates within the depths of my mind.
I'm drowning in every tear I've taken
Overwhelmed by the accumulation of every emotional hardship.
At least I am greeted by the silence for my head
In the midst of turmoil, I find solace in the stillness of my thoughts.
A negative drop making its way down my spine
A pessimistic essence seeps through my being, affecting me deeply.
My senses heighten and the pupils in my eyes have gone wide
My awareness intensifies, and my dilated pupils reflect this heightened perception.
Feeling so numb, I get lost in visions
Overwhelmed by emotional detachment, I become entranced by imagined scenarios.
I hope to hold it but the strength in me is non existent
While desiring to grasp something, my lack of inner fortitude renders it impossible.
Breaking through the clouds are rays that puncture me
A breakthrough occurs as rays of light penetrate and pierce through my being.
Elevate me
Lift me to a higher state of being.
It's all taken away
Everything has been stripped away.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Arthur Robinson, Matthijs Den Otter, Omar Elgendy, Sebastiaan Kieft, Tim Putting
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Selman Reyhan
Live reaction: countdown just got to zero.
Instrumental is crazy.
DAMN NICE INTRO
Love the lyric video too.
Hot dang I love the chorus
THE WAVES FREEZE FROM THE ENDLESS WIDENED GLARE
Okay from here I've been vibing so much I forgot I was typing this.
Guys, this song is awesome. A true (head)banger (badum tss)🔥🤘🏽
Mountain Eye
We're so excited for you guys to see this one, and if you love this song, make sure to check out our new single 'Synopsis' too here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tG0cvyocB8&ab_channel=MountainEye
MrPetalillo
Great song guys 🔥🔥🔥
Mountain Eye
Thank you very much 😎🔥🤘🙏
Harvey Sanchez
Coming in with awesome high Gain and awesome vocals!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸👽👽👽👾👾👾🦑
Mountain Eye
🔥🛸👽 That's we way we like it 😉
Peaches2609
I Like it! We have to Push it more, you Guys are definitly underrated! 🔥❤️
Mountain Eye
Thank you very much! 😎🔥🤘🙏
Perraud Josué
Awesome🤘🏽🔥
espoir futur
Wowww i like it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀👌👌👌👌💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯So amaazing
Mountain Eye
😎🔥🤘 Awesome to hear that