Eye to Eye
Sara Ramirez Lyrics


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Everybody's selling something*
Wanting more than what they have and
Haven't got the sight of sense
To sense what's really going round
And no one wants to tell the truth
We'll fight to know the rules
That tell us to be good enough
And no one knows
That you and I,
Baby we see eye to eye
Everybody's selling something
But you cant buy satisfy
Everybody's on this ride
And no one knows
That you and I
Baby, we see eye to eye
I'm not surprised that
no one knows
That you and I
Baby, we see eye to eye
I'm not surprised
Its a carnival of winners, fighters,
losers, weepers, on and on and on
And liars try to keep us scared
till we don't care what side were on
And no one knows
That you and I
Baby, we see eye to eye
I'm not surprised that
No one knows
That you and I
Baby, we see eye to eye
Everybody's selling something




Wanting more than what they have and
Haven't got the sight of sense

Overall Meaning

The song "Eye to Eye" by Sara Ramirez is a commentary on the modern world and the pervasive sense of competition and dissatisfaction that seems to be gripping society. The opening verse sets the tone, as Ramirez laments that "Everybody's selling something / Wanting more than what they have" and that people seem to have lost their sense of perspective in the process. She suggests that the problem is a lack of understanding of what matters and of the interconnectedness of people and the world around them.


Ramirez goes on to critique the social norms that perpetuate this cycle of striving and dissatisfaction, singing that "We'll fight to know the rules / That tell us to be good enough." She suggests that this is a futile effort because the rules are always changing, always leaving people scrambling to catch up. She also notes that people often deceive themselves about what they really want, and that they are too afraid to admit their true desires.


Despite this bleak assessment of the world, Ramirez finds a glimmer of hope in her relationship with one special person. She sings, "And no one knows / That you and I / Baby we see eye to eye." This person is someone who shares her values and her perspective, and who can help her navigate through the confusion and frustration of the modern world. In the end, Ramirez suggests that it is possible to find fulfillment and happiness, but only by rejecting the false promises of consumer culture and embracing a more authentic way of living.


Overall, "Eye to Eye" is a powerful social commentary that captures the mood of our time. It is a reminder that we all need to step back from the constant pressures of the world around us and reconnect with what truly matters – our relationships, our values, and our inner selves.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's selling something
Everyone is trying to push their own agenda or sell something to others.


Wanting more than what they have and
People are always looking for more, even if they already have enough.


Haven't got the sight of sense
People lack the clarity and common sense to see what's truly going on.


To sense what's really going round
To understand what is truly happening in the world.


And no one wants to tell the truth
People are not willing to be honest and hide the truth.


We'll fight to know the rules
People want to know the rules but will argue about them a lot.


That tell us to be good enough
The rules make us feel like we are not good enough.


And no one knows
Nobody is aware of what is really happening.


That you and I, Baby we see eye to eye
Despite all of this, we are on the same page and have a mutual understanding.


But you cant buy satisfy
You cannot buy true happiness or contentment.


Everybody's on this ride
Everyone is experiencing the ups and downs of life together.


Its a carnival of winners, fighters, losers, weepers, on and on and on
Life is like a carnival with many different types of people facing various situations one after the other.


And liars try to keep us scared
People who are not truthful will try to manipulate us by making us fearful.


till we don't care what side were on
Eventually, we become apathetic and no longer care about which side or perspective to align ourselves with.


I'm not surprised that no one knows That you and I Baby, we see eye to eye
It is not surprising that most people don't know that we share the same viewpoint and beliefs.


I'm not surprised
It is not shocking or unexpected.




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