In 2005 guitarist Dave Miller left the band and was replaced by Heath Saraceno, formerly of Midtown. The band's second full-length album, Still Searching, was released in 2006. They joined Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos in support of the album. Mike Glita then left the band the following year and Jason Black, also a member of Hot Water Music, joined initially as a temporary replacement but ended up remaining in the band. Their third album, Life Is Not a Waiting Room, was released in 2008. Heath Saraceno then left the band after their appearance at the 2009 Warped Tour and was replaced by Zack Roach, also guitarist of post-rock band Spirit of the Stairs.
Senses Fail's fourth album The Fire was released October 25, 2010 through UK label Hassle Records and elsewhere through Vagrant the following day. In February 2011, Garrett Zablocki left the band to attend college and was replaced by Matt Smith, also guitarist for Strike Anywhere.
Irish Eyes
Senses Fail Lyrics
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I think I drink enough to probably drain it
Then I could walk to Spain through valleys that were once full
And face each day like a ballet with a bull
The storm hangs like an axe over my head
The longer I wait, the more it spreads
Like wildfire through the hills of confidence
Stars remind me that
Light shines from the past
I'm so afraid that I'll have to face myself
Even though I know that self reflection helps
It's so easy to judge everyone but yourself
I push away any good thing that I've felt
I've got to lose it all, if I want anything
I've got to lose it all, if I want to be free
The storm hangs like an axe over my head
The longer I wait the more it spreads
Like wildfire through the hills of confidence
The sun shines but there's sirens in my head
I've got to lose it all, if I want anything
I've got to lose it all, if I want to be free
Free
The storm came like an axe over my head
The longer I wait the worse it's death
Like wildfire through the hills of confidence
The sun shines but there's sirens in my head
I face each day with a grain of sand
I cannot lose what I've never had
Stars remind me that
Light shines from the past
In "Irish Eyes," Senses Fail expresses a sense of feeling lost and trapped. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their own inner demons, represented by a storm that hangs over their head, while looking out at the vast Atlantic. The singer is drowning their sorrows in alcohol, hoping to forget their problems and the reality of the situation. They feel overwhelmed and afraid of facing themselves, and instead, judge others as a way to avoid looking inward. The chorus emphasizes the idea that in order to be truly free and find oneself, they need to lose everything.
The song also touches on the theme of self-reflection and self-awareness. The singer is aware that they need to face themselves, but it's an intimidating and scary prospect. The stars serve as a reminder that there is light in the past and hope for the future, but the singer still feels weighed down by their current circumstances.
Overall, "Irish Eyes" is a powerful and raw expression of the human struggle with identity, inner turmoil, and the need for self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
My Irish eyes look out at the Atlantic
I am standing by the ocean, contemplating my life
I think I drink enough to probably drain it
I drink a lot to calm my nerves and ease my pain
Then I could walk to Spain through valleys that were once full
I have a desire to escape and start anew
And face each day like a ballet with a bull
I want to confront my challenges gracefully
The storm hangs like an axe over my head
I feel like something bad is about to happen
The longer I wait, the more it spreads
My anxiety grows as I delay facing my problems
Like wildfire through the hills of confidence
My self-assurance is being challenged and weakening
The sun shines but there's sirens in my head
Even in the midst of good moments, I am haunted by my doubts
Stars remind me that Light shines from the past
The memories of better times give me hope for the future
I'm so afraid that I'll have to face myself
I fear the truth about myself
Even though I know that self reflection helps
I understand that self-awareness is crucial for growth
It's so easy to judge everyone but yourself
I criticize others as a defense mechanism to avoid my own flaws
I push away any good thing that I've felt
I sabotage my own happiness and positivity
I've got to lose it all, if I want anything
I need to let go of my attachments to find true fulfillment
I've got to lose it all, if I want to be free
I need to release my burdens to be truly liberated
The storm came like an axe over my head
My fears have become reality and left me reeling
The longer I wait the worse it's death
My anxiety has escalated and is harming me
I face each day with a grain of sand
I take one day at a time, appreciating the small things
I cannot lose what I've never had
I worry that I lack something essential for my happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GARRETT ZABLOCKI, BUDDY JAMES NIELSEN, DANIEL TRAPP, BRIAN MC TERNANT, JASON WILLIAM BLACK
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