Right Before Your Eyes
Nelson Lyrics


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Do you think it`s all over?
Do you feel your life is like a lover that`s turned their back on you?
Are you runnin` for cover?
Does a day go by that you`re not-a-wishin` that you could start anew?
I hear you! Alright!

So you feel a little jaded?
Do you find your dreams have all been traded for a grownup point of view?
Have your memories faded?
Did you forget how you always swore you`d make it?
Well, why is life now living you?

So many days I`d waste away
Let my dismay consume and bind me
Now here I stand, a liberated man
I took command by taking it easy

They say you ain`t got it, but don`t you believe it
They pray that you`ll fall in line
Within your reflection discover perfection
Don`t fall for the loveless lies
The one to believe in is right before your eyes

What they sell, are you buyin`?
Do I come off like another pitchman lyin`?
Well, who can you believe?
You might think you`re dyin`...
Is what you feel just the child in your heart a-cryin`
For you to set it free? Oh!

We`re bought and sold, taught lust for gold
Trade youth for old schoold blind ambition
But if you slow it down and take a look around
You won`t believe what you`ve been missing

What`s family honor?
Did you faithfully bow down and allow your father
To steal your sense of pride?
Or was it your momma?
Has she treated you like you`ve been her little trauma
Since the day the rabbit died?
I hear you! Oh, yeah!

They say you ain`t got it, don`t you believe it
You`ve been chasing a waste of time
It`s in your reflection, a shining perfection
If you look with your heart you`ll find
(Right before your eyes)
The one to believe in is right before you




The one you can lean on is right beore your eyes
The one you can turn to is right before your eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "Right Before Your Eyes" by Nelson is about feeling lost, disillusioned, and detached from life, both from past decisions and external circumstances. The lyrics encourage the listener to slow down and take a closer look at their life, to not fall for society's loveless lies and to discover the perfection that is right before their eyes. Throughout the song, the artist poses several questions, which include questioning whether one's life is over, if their dreams have been traded for a grown-up point of view, if memories have faded, or if they have forgotten the promises they made to themselves about making it big in life.


The song offers a critical perspective on the society that tends to sell and teach young people to prioritize material wealth and social status at the cost of ignoring their inner child, sense of pride, and family honor. The lyrics also suggest that sometimes slowing down, taking a break from the competitive rat race of life, and enjoying the simple moments can help one rediscover and appreciate the beauty of life that they had been missing.


Overall, the song "Right Before Your Eyes" sings about creating a balance between one's own personal aspirations and societal expectations while holding true to ourselves and finding happiness in the things we truly love and enjoy.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you think it`s all over?
Are you feeling like there's no hope left for you?


Do you feel your life is like a lover that`s turned their back on you?
Do you feel like life has been unfair to you and has left you feeling alone and abandoned?


Are you runnin` for cover?
Are you trying to hide from your problems instead of facing them head-on?


Does a day go by that you`re not-a-wishin` that you could start anew?
Do you wish you could have a fresh start and leave your past mistakes behind?


I hear you! Alright!
I understand where you're coming from and I'm here for you.


So you feel a little jaded?
Do you feel tired and disillusioned with life?


Do you find your dreams have all been traded for a grownup point of view?
Do you feel like you've had to sacrifice your dreams and aspirations in order to conform to society's expectations?


Have your memories faded?
Have you forgotten the things that used to make you happy and motivated?


Did you forget how you always swore you`d make it?
Have you lost sight of the goals you once set for yourself and the determination you had to achieve them?


Well, why is life now living you?
Why is life dictating your actions and controlling you instead of the other way around?


So many days I`d waste away
I used to waste so much time and energy on negative thoughts.


Let my dismay consume and bind me
I allowed my pessimism to take over and affect my daily life.


Now here I stand, a liberated man
But now I stand as a free and empowered individual.


I took command by taking it easy
I gained control of my life by relaxing and not stressing out so much.


They say you ain`t got it, but don`t you believe it
People may doubt your abilities, but you shouldn't listen to them.


They pray that you`ll fall in line
They want you to conform to their expectations and beliefs.


Within your reflection discover perfection
Look within yourself and realize that you are perfect the way you are.


Don`t fall for the loveless lies
Don't let people deceive you into thinking that you're not worthy of love.


What they sell, are you buyin`?
Are you buying into the negative messages and beliefs that others are trying to sell you?


Do I come off like another pitchman lyin`?
Do I sound like someone who's trying to manipulate and deceive you?


Well, who can you believe?
It's hard to know who to trust and believe in these days.


You might think you`re dyin`...
You may feel like you're losing hope and giving up on life.


Is what you feel just the child in your heart a-cryin`
Are your negative emotions just a manifestation of your inner child's pain and disappointment?


For you to set it free? Oh!
Do you need to let go of past pain and trauma in order to move forward?


We`re bought and sold, taught lust for gold
We're taught to value money and material possessions over other things in life.


Trade youth for old schoold blind ambition
We sacrifice our youth and innocence for the sake of blind ambition and success.


But if you slow it down and take a look around
If you take a moment to slow down and reflect on life, you may see things differently.


You won`t believe what you`ve been missing
You may be missing out on important experiences and opportunities because you're too caught up in the rat race.


What`s family honor?
What does family honor mean to you and your family?


Did you faithfully bow down and allow your father to steal your sense of pride?
Did you let your father's expectations and beliefs strip you of your own identity and pride?


Or was it your momma?
Did your mother's treatment of you contribute to your current struggles and sense of self-doubt?


Has she treated you like you`ve been her little trauma
Has your mother's behavior caused you pain and emotional trauma that still affects you today?


Since the day the rabbit died?
Since the day you were born?


They say you ain`t got it, don`t you believe it
People may say that you're not capable of achieving your dreams, but you shouldn't listen to them.


You`ve been chasing a waste of time
You may have been pursuing things that are not truly important to you or that won't bring you fulfillment.


If you look with your heart you`ll find (Right before your eyes)
If you search within yourself and really listen to your heart, you'll find what you're looking for (which is right in front of you).


The one to believe in is right before you
The person you need to believe in the most is yourself and what you're capable of.


The one you can lean on is right before your eyes
The person who can give you the support and strength you need is already in your life (you just need to recognize it).


The one you can turn to is right before your eyes
The person who can be there for you whenever you need them is already in your life (you just need to realize it).




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON, TAYLOR LAURENCE RHODES

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kikon robz

Thank you again for uploading.. their songs reminds me of my high school days... Nelson dey r great... 👍

Katherine Martin

I LOVE ALL Y'ALLS SONGS. WOW GREAT SONG. LOVE Y'ALL, KGM

Vinit Kshirsagar

Nice song

Thearl

Thanks for the post. Hard to believe that this album tanked.

goodrich gonzalez-damn ds song is so beautiful

80's and 90's rock s d best

AngryAgain

i never heard the 2nd album

Thearl

@AngryAgain I never have, either. But I read that it tanked.

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