Eyes
S.V.D. Lyrics
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When every time I open my mouth
You jump down my throat
And some nights the beds so cold
In frozen sheets
It's like we're lying at opposite poles
And I just don't know
What to do
Or take a tighter hold on you
Just remember
That you came looking for me
I didn't hunt in someone else's territory
You presented the opportunity
It was you who pursued me
Maybe you just needed the change
And got a kick out of playing the game
I know you don't like things that stay the same
So I guess you're not to blame
I suppose its my fault again
[Chorus]
Sometimes we don't see eye to eye
But I don't ask too many questions why
Sometimes we don't see eye to eye
But I don't ask too many questions why
Neither of us knew what to expect
What was gonna happen next
So we cherished every caress
Sorry I wasn't there
When you needed a rest
A shoulder to cry on
Moral support
Honestly
I always thought about you
And I hated the fact
We only had
Brief moments of contact
We'll survive and if we persevere
Then maybe this will last for years
I don't mean to exert pressure
I just wanna give
And receive pleasure
And if you're pouring
I'll have full measure
'cause it's you I'll treasure
Even if we're not together
[Chorus]
Even though these questions still remain
Time won't change a single thing
We're still playing all these selfish games
But I'd hate to hate you
Why do all the questions stay the same
Why do all you're answers cause me pain
Do I need to say it all again
I'd hate to hate you
[Chorus]
Look
I know we're not exactly Romeo and Juliet
But come on
I ain't nowhere near ready to quit on this yet
The song "Eyes" by S.V.D. explores the complexities of a romantic relationship that seems to be in a state of constant disagreement, frustration and uncertainty. The songwriter shares his thoughts about his struggles with keeping the relationship steady, and his regrets about not being there for his partner in times of need. He wonders what he could do to maintain the relationship, whether to loosen his grip or hold on tighter, as he tries to understand his partner's motivations and behavior.
From the lyrics, the songwriter also acknowledges that both of them pursued the relationship but finds himself often apologizing and taking the blame. He emphasizes the importance of their connection, regardless of the turmoil they go through, and aims to preserve it by giving and receiving pleasure. The chorus that repeats "Sometimes we don't see eye to eye, but I don't ask too many questions why" highlights the idea that there are times when disagreements are inevitable in relationships, and it's best to accept them instead of questioning why.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder how I cope
At times, I am unsure how I manage this relationship
When every time I open my mouth
Each time I speak, you react with aggression
You jump down my throat
You respond critically and harshly
And some nights the bed's so cold
Occasionally, the bed feels distant and isolated
In frozen sheets
The sheets create a feeling of frigidity
It's like we're lying at opposite poles
We feel entirely disconnected
And I just don't know what to do
I am indecisive about how to proceed
Loosen my grip
I need to be more flexible in my approach
Or take a tighter hold on you
Possibly, I need to be more assertive in maintaining our relationship
Just remember
Don't forget
That you came looking for me
You pursued me
I didn't hunt in someone else's territory
I did not seek out another partner
You presented the opportunity
You provided me with the chance to pursue a relationship
It was you who pursued me
You took initiative in our relationship's beginnings
Maybe you just needed the change
Perhaps you were seeking a change in your life
And got a kick out of playing the game
You enjoyed the challenge of our relationship
I know you don't like things that stay the same
You dislike stagnation in our relationship
So I guess you're not to blame
I cannot hold you responsible for our relationship's changes
I suppose it's my fault again
I am often the one to blame for our issues
[Chorus] Sometimes we don't see eye to eye But I don't ask too many questions why
Occasionally we disagree, but I don't question it too much
Neither of us knew what to expect
Neither of us were aware of what would arise in our relationship
What was gonna happen next
We were unaware of the outcome of our relationship's future
So we cherished every caress
We appreciated every loving touch
Sorry I wasn't there When you needed a rest
I'm sorry I wasn't there when you needed help
A shoulder to cry on Moral support
You needed emotional guidance and listened to advice
Honestly I always thought about you
Truthfully, I always had thoughts of you in my mind
And I hated the fact We only had Brief moments of contact
I was frustrated that we had such limited time together
We'll survive and if we persevere Then maybe this will last for years
If we continue to carry on, our relationship may last longer
I don't mean to exert pressure
I don't want to force anything on you
I just wanna give And receive pleasure
I want to make you happy and receive love back
And if you're pouring I'll have full measure
If you show affection, I'll respond with affection
'Cause it's you I'll treasure
I cherish you
Even if we're not together
Even if our relationship doesn't work out
[Chorus]
Sometimes we don't agree, but I don't ask why we can't.
Even though these questions still remain
Despite lingering questions
Time won't change a single thing
Time will not provide any answers or solutions
We're still playing all these selfish games
We are both still engaging in selfish actions and behaviors
But I'd hate to hate you
I don't want to despise you
Why do all the questions stay the same
Why are we are still asking the same questions?
Why do all you're answers cause me pain
Why do your answers hurt me?
Do I need to say it all again
Do I need to repeat myself?
Look I know we're not exactly Romeo and Juliet
I understand our relationship is not romanticized like those in movies
But come on I ain't nowhere near ready to quit on this yet
I am not even close to giving up on this relationship yet.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK ALLSOPP, SAM DURBIN
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