Eye On You
Riley Whisler Lyrics

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3 o′clock in the afternoon,
I'm stuck here missing you.
The words I speak are game for two,
When you′re away I wish I was next to you.

And I don't know what to say,
When you are gone my lies go away.

So baby keep the light on for me.
Baby keep the light on for me.
When it's dark I just wanna see,
Baby keep the light on for me,
And I′ll keep my eye on you.

4 o′three in the afternoon
And I'm making plans to come see you.
You′re far away, but that's stopping who?
′Cuz we'll be together in the day or two.

And I don′t know what to say,
When you are gone my lies go away.

So baby keep the light on for me,
Baby keep the light on for me.
When it's dark I just wanna see,
Baby keep the light on for me,
I'll keep my eye on you.

So baby keep the light on for me,
Baby keep the light on for me.
When it′s dark I just want to see,

Baby keep the light on for me,
And I′ll keep my eye on you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Riley Whisler's song "Eye on You" express a sense of longing for someone who is not physically present but occupies the singer's thoughts. The first verse conveys a feeling of helplessness as the singer is stuck somewhere missing the other person. The words they speak feel empty without the other person to share them with, and they express a desire to be next to them. The second verse shows the singer making plans to see the other person, and the optimism that they will be together soon. The chorus emphasizes the need for the other person to provide a beacon of light, both literal and metaphorical, during dark times when the singer is missing them. The repeated phrase "I'll keep my eye on you" suggests a commitment to staying focused on the other person even when they are physically distant.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional vulnerability and dependence on the other person. The singer's thoughts and actions revolve around the absent person, and they rely on them to provide comfort and clarity during lonely times. At the same time, the lyrics express a steadfast commitment to remaining loyal and devoted to the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

3 o'clock in the afternoon, I'm stuck here missing you.
It's mid-afternoon and I'm feeling sad and incomplete because you're not here with me.

The words I speak are game for two, When you're away I wish I was next to you.
Anything I say doesn't feel whole or genuine without you here. I wish we were together right now.

And I don't know what to say, When you are gone my lies go away.
When you're not here, I'm at a loss for words and my pretenses don't hold up.

So baby keep the light on for me. Baby keep the light on for me. When it's dark I just wanna see, Baby keep the light on for me, And I'll keep my eye on you.
Please leave a light on for me because when it's dark I still want to be able to see you. I promise to keep watching you and being attentive to you.

4 o'three in the afternoon And I'm making plans to come see you. You're far away, but that's stopping who? 'Cuz we'll be together in the day or two.
It's a little later in the afternoon and I'm already thinking about how I can see you soon. The distance between us won't stop us from being together in the next couple of days.

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