Papermill is an indie rock band hailing from Varese, Italy. They formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Papermill is an indie rock band hailing from Varese, Italy. They formed in 2002 to make the soundtrack for a series of short-movies, never actually released. As the years passed by, the sound of the band evolved from instrumental post-rock to a more canonical songwriting. In 2007 they released their first self-produced Ep "Weighed Down by the Fog"

Eye upon you
Papermill Lyrics

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There was a season of sunshine
and then whole days of rain.
The sun broke the storm once again,
the snow was never enough

over and over again and
over and over again

Though the rainbow is blurring
I can still see the last of the colours.
Though the rainbow is blurring
I can still see you: the last of the colours

And I am the eye upon it
I'm the eye upon you
I'm the eye upon you

Every time I hear you voice
Every time I see your name
Every time I read your words
Every time I try to come and find you

You're inside: the inner section of the arc
And I'm the eye upon you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Papermill's song "Eye upon you" speak of a cycle of ups and downs, of sunshine and rain, and of numerous attempts at reconnecting with someone. The lyrics also illustrate the idea that even though things may be unclear or blurry, there is still hope and a glimpse of something beautiful at the end of every struggle. The imagery of a rainbow blurring conveys the idea that despite hardships, the colors of life are still visible if one looks hard enough. The chorus of the song is especially powerful, with the repeated lines "I'm the eye upon you" emphasizing the importance of keeping a watchful eye on the person the song is directed towards.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a season of sunshine
A period of happiness and contentment.

and then whole days of rain.
Difficult times followed the happy ones.

The sun broke the storm once again,
The return of happiness and light after difficult and dark times.

the snow was never enough
The fleeting nature of happiness and the fact that it can never last forever.

over and over again and
Repetition of life experiences.

over and over again
The inevitability of life's cyclical rhythm.

Though the rainbow is blurring
The beauty and wonder of life is fading away.

I can still see the last of the colours.
Even when life is dull, hope still lingers on.

And I am the eye upon it
The observer or witness of life's ups and downs.

I'm the eye upon you
The observer of another's life experience.

I'm the eye upon you
The witness of another's life.