1) RedEye is a Hip-Hop… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) RedEye is a Hip-Hop artist based in Northampton, UK, and is affiliated with Innit Records.
2) Redeye is a Rock band with classic rock, blues and psychedelic influences based in Essex, England (active from 1992 - present) and is affiliated with Mangy Dog Records
3) RedEye is death/thrash/metal/hardcorepunk band from Iisalmi, Finland.
4) Redeye is an alias of German trance/ambient artist Tobias Beldermann.
5) Redeye is also an electronic band from Manchester, England.
6) Redeye was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group released two albums on Pentagram Records in the early 1970s, and had two hit singles in 1971, "Games" (U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart #27) and "Red Eye Blues" (U.S. #78).
Games
Redeye Lyrics
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Taking a ride on an everyday fight to nowhere
Run inside it's a great place to hide themselves
And you know
Yeah you know
Yeah you know
Yeah you know
You know what they're doing
Can't they see
The dreams in the mind are the only thing
That bind them together
Serving the purpose until
They turn it away for dead feeling
And you know
Yeah you know
Yeah you know
Yeah you know
You know what they're feeling
You play the game
Take it while you can
Don't you give it to the man behind you
You can put it down 'til
You pick it up again
If you want to
And you know
Yeah you know
Yeah you know
Yeah you know
You know what you're doing.
The lyrics to Redeye's song "Games" discuss society's tendency to engage in meaningless, competition-driven activities. The phrase "taking a ride on an everyday fight to nowhere" suggests that people are constantly striving for something, yet their efforts ultimately yield little true meaning or purpose. The repetition of the phrase "you know" throughout the song implies that this recurring pattern of behavior is widely recognized but still persists.
The second verse urges listeners to recognize the importance of their dreams and aspirations, and how they can serve as a unifying force. However, the verse also acknowledges the tendency to abandon these dreams in favor of more immediate gratification, leading to feelings of disappointment and disillusionment.
The chorus urges listeners to play the game of life to the best of their ability, yet be wary of those who may try to manipulate or take advantage of them. Overall, the song encourages self-awareness and the importance of staying true to one's own values and goals.
Line by Line Meaning
See how they run
They are caught up in their own game, running in circles and getting nowhere.
Taking a ride on an everyday fight to nowhere
They engage in constant struggles with no real destination in mind.
Run inside it's a great place to hide themselves
They find comfort in their game which allows them to hide from reality.
And you know
The artist is emphasizing the following statements as facts.
Yeah you know
The artist is reaffirming the listener's understanding of the situation.
You know what they're doing
The listener is aware of the actions of those caught up in their game.
Can't they see
The singer is questioning why the players cannot see the truth.
The dreams in the mind are the only thing
The only thing keeping them together is their shared illusion.
That bind them together
Their common fantasy is what unites them.
Serving the purpose until
They will maintain their game until...
They turn it away for dead feeling
They abandon it for a sense of lifelessness and boredom.
And you know
The artist is emphasizing the following statements as facts.
Yeah you know
The singer is reaffirming the listener's understanding of the situation.
You know what they're feeling
The listener is aware of the emotions brought on by the players' realization of the futility of their game.
You play the game
The listener is also playing a game.
Take it while you can
Enjoy it while it lasts.
Don't you give it to the man behind you
Do not let someone else take control of your game.
You can put it down 'til
You can take a break from the game until...
You pick it up again
You decide to start playing again.
And you know
The artist is emphasizing the following statements as facts.
Yeah you know
The artist is reaffirming the listener's understanding of the situation.
You know what you're doing
The listener is fully aware and in control of their own game.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, ROGER DOLLARHIDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davemail
First heard this when I was in eighth grade. I'm now enrolled in Medicare. Still a kid at heart though...
@mpisme7330
Some interesting trivia for those interested... they used to be the smash hit band of the 60's known as "The Sunshine Company" with hits like "Happy" and "Back On The Street Again"
Then years later, put together this more locally known band in the pacific north west (Portland) known as "Redeye" 👍
@ratghost25
This is actually from late 1970. It charted low in November and made it into the top 20 by late December.
@musiccollector
A rare gem. Why doesn't radio played it today instead of the tired-out Top 500 rotation??
@zkxe
I heard this song on WRME in Chicago a few days ago and I was floored ! They don't have DJs so I had to look it up to find the name of the band and song.
@geegon50
I remember this song in 1971 when I was 17. I thought it was Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Used to love hearing this on WHB radio 71 in Kansas City.
@LPD15ponce
I remember this in '71, listening to WKBW 1520, out of Buffalo.
@davidhugaert8006
I love this 1970 Redeye hit, which peaked @ #27 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart!!!
Bravo, Redeye!!!
@R.Akerman-oz1tf
Only 2.5 mins, yet the local radio station cut out the middle (go fig).
@d.a.elliottjr.367
Hearing this for first time after seeing it in an old catalog. My first impression is it sounds like Crosby Stills & Nash.