History.
Naked Eyes was formed by two college friends from Bath, England. The band features Pete Byrne on vocals and Rob Fisher on keyboards. The two had formerly played in a band called Neon, which also featured future members of Tears for Fears. Naked Eyes was one of the first bands to make significant use of the Fairlight CMI sampling synthesizer on a recording.
The debut album Burning Bridges was produced by Tony Mansfield, along with the follow-up album Fuel for the Fire, which also featured two titles produced by Arthur Baker. Their second and third singles, "Promises, Promises" (the 12" mix of which features vocals from Madonna) and "When the Lights Go Out," were also hit singles in the United States.
Following the release of the band's second album, Byrne moved to California and performed session work. He performed on Stevie Wonder's "Part-Time Lover," sang backgrounds with Rita Coolidge and Princess Stephanie, and wrote and produced for the Olsen twins. Fisher also explored other projects, doing sessions in London and forming Climie Fisher with Simon Climie.
The group never toured due to the technical difficulties of recreating their studio sound in concert. Rob Fisher died on 25 August 1999, aged 42, following surgery for bowel cancer. Byrne released a solo album The Real Illusion in 2001, which featured some of the last tracks he wrote with Fisher for a proposed third Naked Eyes album. In 2005, Byrne put a band together to play some Naked Eyes shows and has been touring regularly since. In 2007, Naked Eyes released Fumbling with the Covers, an acoustic album which consisted of covers of Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Elvis Costello, among others, along with the Naked Eyes hits.
In the summer of 2008, Naked Eyes completed a US tour along with Belinda Carlisle, ABC and The Human League. In the summer of 2014, Naked Eyes did a US tour with The Go-Go's, Scandal and The Motels.
When The Lights Go Out
Naked Eyes Lyrics
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She likes to stay in bed at night
It seems that everything is all too much
But she just lays in bed at night
The day's all right but then
When the lights go out
When the lights go out
Always the same
Always someone left out in the rain
Always the same
She's the kind who needs the tender touch
She never wants to compromise
What you thought you'd never have gets up
And disappears before your eyes
The day's all right but then
When the lights go out
She calls your name
When the lights go out
Always the same
Always someone left out in the rain
Always the same
Always the same
Always the same
The lyrics of this song by Naked Eyes, titled "When The Lights Go Out," tell the story of a woman named Susie who prefers to stay in bed at night rather than go out. The song paints a picture of a woman who is overwhelmed by everything in life and seems to be struggling to deal with it all. Yet, it's only when the lights go out that she reaches out for someone to comfort her. She is described as someone who needs a "tender touch" and always seems to be "left out in the rain."
The song's theme of loneliness and the need for human connection resonates with many listeners. The repetition of the phrase "always the same" emphasizes the monotony of Susie's life and how she feels trapped in her own existence. This could be interpreted as reflecting the lives of many people who feel stuck in their routines and want someone to reach out to them. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being there for someone when they need you the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Susie doesn't go out very much
Susie is not a social person and prefers to stay indoors
She likes to stay in bed at night
At night, Susie prefers to spend most of her time in bed
It seems that everything is all too much
Susie feels overwhelmed by everything around her
But she just lays in bed at night
Despite feeling overwhelmed, Susie doesn't take any action and just stays in bed
She's the kind who needs the tender touch
Susie is emotionally sensitive and requires gentle care
She never wants to compromise
Susie is not willing to make concessions or sacrifices
What you thought you'd never have gets up
Something that seemed unattainable previously suddenly shows up
And disappears before your eyes
The thing that appeared suddenly is gone soon after
When the lights go out
At night, in the dark
She calls your name
Susie thinks about someone special and imagines calling out their name
Always the same
This is a recurring thought pattern for Susie
Always someone left out in the rain
Susie feels excluded and left alone
Always the same
Again, Susie thinks about her loneliness and exclusion frequently
Always the same
This thought process is a pattern for Susie
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROB FISHER, PETER JAMES BYRNE
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emerson freitas
Susie doesn't go out very much
She likes to stay in bed at night
It seems that everything is all too much
But she just lays in bed at night
The day's all right but then
When the lights go out
She calls your name
When the lights go out
Always the same
Always someone left out in the rain
Always the same
She's the kind who needs the tender touch
She never wants to compromise
What you thought you'd never have gets up
And disappears before your eyes
The day's all right but then
When the lights go out
She calls your name
When the lights go out
Always the same
Always someone left out in the rain
Always the same
Always the same
Always the same
dewdew34
This album turned a hard rock kid into a new wave dreamer...
Franklin Hernandez
WOW! well said!!
MR
I was lucky to have a group of friends who were all multigenre. We simply played everything we could get out hands on that sounded good. Naked eyed was def on the playlist! Thank god for YouTube. So many videos i never saw back then.
José Henrique Pereira Naves
I had a perception before. Most of the people who love metal or rock they also like synth-pop and new wave acts such as Depeche Mode, New Order, Duran Duran and many more. In other words, they have such a very great musical taste.
Candy Gurll
@José Henrique Pereira Naves Duran Duran and I think Depeche Mode were punk bands who put out new wave/alternative music, so I can see why a lot of rockers gravitated towards them.
batbobby
@Candy Gurll duran duran and depeche mode were never punk folks, that is simply new wave, the 'inbetween' of 80s pop and late 70s punk/post-punk. not to mention that duran duran was also a new romantic group until certain point
Guilherme ツ
Just discovered this song, I mean, masterpiece. Now I’m in an infinity loop... I definitely was born in the wrong generation... ohhh, the ‘80s...
Robert Henneberger
i know how ya feel i was born in 81 so i got to see it as a little one but i would of loved to live it as a teenager
TARRA ANN TULLA
Wait... How is your comment dated two years ago?r u a time traveler?
Bob M. Carr Designs
I graduated high school in 1985. I remember when this song was released. The eighties was a blast. Great memories.