Eye to Eye
No Avail Lyrics
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To walk away, to never ever have to be
The bad guy, the one you're avoiding
Do we see eye to eye?
Maybe I'll back away slow
To let you see that maybe I don't wanna know
You're not for me, your words are the antidote
Leave me be tonight
I've seen your malice once before
I know you're alright
I'll leave my footprints at your door
Can we talk just to work it out
It's not a joke or a prank it's what I'm all about
But she decieves, she lies, she angers easily
She said, "Can't you vent to me?"
"Take a walk to the park and see
That all along I told you you could talk to me"
But this is wrong, I let her in so easily
I said "Can't you leave me be?"
It's just a joke it'll mess with the emotions
It's just a prank it'll pull her through
It's just a lie, I'm just a victim
A little self control whispers "What did I do?"
I'll take what's left of my heart and I'll pack up
I'll draw the line that I should've all along
I'll be the bad guy, I'll let myself die
If it'll get me out before the end of this song
The song 'Eye to Eye' by No Avail is about a person who is considering leaving a toxic relationship to avoid being the bad guy or someone who is constantly avoided. The lyrics suggest that the person struggles with the decision to leave or stay and is conflicted about their emotions towards the other person. The first verse talks about how the person is considering walking away and doesn't want to be the person who is constantly causing tension, indicating that they feel like they are the one who is responsible for the relationship's problems.
In the second verse, the person acknowledges that they should leave, but they are hesitant. They want to give the other person a chance to change and try to discuss things with them. However, they also know that the other person has lied and deceived before, making them wary of opening up to them. The chorus suggests that the person just wants to be left alone for the night and that they have seen the other person's true colors before. The bridge talks about how the person knows the other person is toxic and how they struggle with the decision to leave. They feel like they are being manipulated and used as a victim, but they also feel like they are at fault for letting the relationship continue.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got half a mind to pack up and leave
I am strongly considering leaving this situation behind.
To walk away, to never ever have to be
I would rather completely remove myself from this than confront the issue.
The bad guy, the one you're avoiding
I know that my actions may be perceived negatively and that others may avoid me because of it.
Do we see eye to eye?
Are we on the same page about this?
Maybe I'll back away slow
I am considering slowly distancing myself from this situation.
To let you see that maybe I don't wanna know
I am hoping that my withdrawal will convey that I am not interested in learning more about this.
You're not for me, your words are the antidote
I do not believe that this person is good for me, although they may believe that their words can help.
But I'm not poisoned yet
I have not been negatively impacted by this person's words or actions, at least not to the point where I feel I cannot recover.
Leave me be tonight
I would like some time to myself and do not wish to be disturbed.
I've seen your malice once before
I have witnessed this person's spiteful behavior before.
I know you're alright
I am aware that this person is not in any danger or distress at the moment.
I'll leave my footprints at your door
I will not stay but I will indicate that I was here by leaving a trace of my presence (footprints).
Can we talk just to work it out
Can we have a conversation in order to resolve this issue?
It's not a joke or a prank it's what I'm all about
I am serious about this and am not attempting to simply pull a fast one.
But she deceives, she lies, she angers easily
This person is difficult to deal with due to their dishonesty and tendency to become upset quickly.
She said, "Can't you vent to me?"
This person is trying to encourage me to express my feelings and be honest with them.
"Take a walk to the park and see
Go outside and get some fresh air, see if that helps.
That all along I told you you could talk to me"
This person is reminding me that they claimed to be open and receptive to discussion.
But this is wrong, I let her in so easily
I now regret opening up so quickly and easily to this person.
I said "Can't you leave me be?"
I am asking the person to stop trying to engage with me.
It's just a joke it'll mess with the emotions
This problem is being downplayed and treated as though it is not a big deal, however it is causing emotional distress.
It's just a prank it'll pull her through
This problem is being denied and someone else is being told that it will be resolved easily.
It's just a lie, I'm just a victim
I am being manipulated through deception and am not in control of the situation, making me a victim.
A little self control whispers "What did I do?"
I am questioning my own actions and trying to determine what role I played in this problem.
I'll take what's left of my heart and I'll pack up
I will remove myself from this situation, even if it leaves me feeling emotionally drained.
I'll draw the line that I should've all along
I am making a firm boundary to protect myself that I should have established earlier.
I'll be the bad guy, I'll let myself die
I am acknowledging that I will appear negatively to others but am willing to accept that in order to leave this situation.
If it'll get me out before the end of this song
I am eager to leave this situation behind as quickly as possible and will do whatever it takes to accomplish that.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.