Dry Your Eyes
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I stand there for a minute staring straight into the ground
Looking to the left slightly then looking back down
World feels like its caved in, proper sorry frown
Please let me show you how we could only just be for us
I can change and I can grow or we can adjust
The wicked thing about us is we always have trust
We can even have an open relationship, if we must
But her eyes glaze over like she's looking straight through me
Then her eyes must have closed for what seems an eternity
When they opened up she's lookin' down at her feet
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now, its over
So then I moved my hand off and down by my side, shaking
My life is crashing before my eyes
Turn the palm of my hand up to face the skies
Touched the bottom of her chin and let out a sigh
'Cause I can't imagine my life without you and me
There's things I can't imagine doing, things I can't imagine seeing
It weren't supposed to be easy, surely
Please please, I'm begging, please
She brings her hands up towards where my hands rested
She wraps her fingers 'round mine with the softness she's blessed with
She peels away my fingers looks at me and then gestures
By pushing my hand away to my chest from hers
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now, its over
And I'm just standing there
I can't say a word
'Cause everything has just gone
I've got nothing
Absolutely nothing
Trying to pull her close out of bare desperation
Put my arms around her to try to change what she's saying
Put my head level with hers so she might engage in
Look into her eyes to make her listen again
I'm not gonna fuckin' just fuckin' leave it all now
'Cause you said it'd be forever and that was your vow
And your gonna let our things simply crash and fall down
Your well out of order now, this is well out of town
She pulls away, my arms that are tightly clamped around her waist
Gently pushes me back as she looks at me straight
Turns around so she's now got her back to my face
Takes one step forward, looks back and then walks away
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now, its over
I know in the past I've found it hard to say
Telling you things but not telling straight
But the more I pull on your hand and say
The more you pull away
Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now
The song "Dry Your Eyes" by The Streets is about a man trying to deal with the end of a relationship. In the first verse, the singer stands still as his world feels like it’s caving in. He stares at the ground and looks around before trying to convince his girlfriend to see how they can make the relationship work. He stresses that they “always have trust” and suggests that they can even have an open relationship. However, the girl looks away, unresponsive.
In the second verse, the singer expresses his desperation to keep the relationship but the girl walks away. He tries to hold on to her but she gently pushes him away and eventually, she leaves. There is a deep sadness that permeates the song, as the singer comes to accept that the relationship is over, but he also acknowledges that it’s hard to accept.
The song is a representation of heartbreak and the difficulty one faces in letting go of someone you love. It is a powerful, emotional piece that many people can relate to. The music is understated, allowing the lyrics to shine and communicate the rawness of the emotions conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
In one single moment your whole life can turn 'round
Life is unpredictable and can change in an instant.
I stand there for a minute staring straight into the ground
Feeling stunned and helpless, not knowing what to do.
Looking to the left slightly then looking back down
Feeling lost and unsure of where to turn.
World feels like its caved in, proper sorry frown
Feeling overwhelmed and sorrowful about the situation.
Please let me show you how we could only just be for us
Suggesting that they could have a future together if they try.
I can change and I can grow or we can adjust
Willing to make changes to make the relationship work.
The wicked thing about us is we always have trust
Despite the challenges, trust is still a strong part of the relationship.
We can even have an open relationship, if we must
Suggesting they could explore other options if that's what it takes to stay together.
I look at her, she stares almost straight back at me
Hoping for a connection and understanding from their partner.
But her eyes glaze over like she's looking straight through me
Feeling ignored and misunderstood.
Then her eyes must have closed for what seems an eternity
Feeling like the conversation is going nowhere and stuck in a moment of uncertainty.
When they opened up she's lookin' down at her feet
Her partner is avoiding the conversation and trying to avoid confrontation.
Dry your eyes mate
Console and encourage their partner to not cry and be strong.
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
Accepting that their partner has decided to move on.
There's plenty more fish in the sea
There are other opportunities and people out there.
So then I moved my hand off and down by my side, shaking
Feeling nervous and emotional in the moment.
My life is crashing before my eyes
Feeling like everything is falling apart and crumbling.
Turn the palm of my hand up to face the skies
Looking for guidance and answers from a higher power/being.
Touched the bottom of her chin and let out a sigh
Trying to hold on to the relationship and not let go.
'Cause I can't imagine my life without you and me
Feeling lost and incomplete without their partner.
There's things I can't imagine doing, things I can't imagine seeing
Unable to picture a life without their partner and the things they did together.
It weren't supposed to be easy, surely
Acknowledging that relationships are not always easy and take work to maintain.
Please please, I'm begging, please
Desperate and pleading to make the relationship work.
She brings her hands up towards where my hands rested
Appearing to show a sign of comfort and understanding towards their partner.
She wraps her fingers 'round mine with the softness she's blessed with
Offering a moment of intimacy and affection towards their partner.
She peels away my fingers looks at me and then gestures
Taking a pause and assessing the situation before making a decision.
By pushing my hand away to my chest from hers
Rejecting the advances and gestures of their partner.
And I'm just standing there
Feeling helpless and stuck in the moment.
I can't say a word
Unable to express their emotions and thoughts.
'Cause everything has just gone
Feeling like everything is falling apart and out of their control.
I've got nothing
Feeling hopeless and empty.
Trying to pull her close out of bare desperation
Making a last ditch effort to hold on to the relationship and not let it slip away.
Put my head level with hers so she might engage in
Trying to connect with their partner and communicate.
Look into her eyes to make her listen again
Hoping to establish a connection and understanding with their partner once more.
I'm not gonna fuckin' just fuckin' leave it all now
Refusing to give up and let go of the relationship.
'Cause you said it'd be forever and that was your vow
Reminding their partner of their promises to stay together forever.
And your gonna let our things simply crash and fall down
Feeling like their partner is giving up and letting everything fall apart.
Your well out of order now, this is well out of town
Upset and angry with their partner for breaking their promises and letting the relationship deteriorate.
She pulls away, my arms that are tightly clamped around her waist
Rejecting and pushing away from their partner's embrace.
Gently pushes me back as she looks at me straight
Asserting her decision to move on and break up with their partner.
Turns around so she's now got her back to my face
Signifying the end of the relationship and no longer wanting to engage in conversation with their partner.
Takes one step forward, looks back and then walks away
Leaving their partner behind and moving on with their life.
I know in the past I've found it hard to say
Acknowledging past difficulties in communication and expression of emotions.
Telling you things but not telling straight
Being somewhat dishonest or not fully transparent in the past.
But the more I pull on your hand and say
Trying to communicate and make an effort in the present.
The more you pull away
Feeling like their partner is no longer listening or interested in the relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Geoffrey Skinner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TonyErgonie
My missus walked out on me suddenly after 6 years. Went into complete shock. Ended up in a supermarket where this was playing and it took every ounce of strength I had not to just completely dissolve in that shop as the reality suddenly hit me like a train. Chin up everybody, it gets better, slowly but it does.
@lew8431
Its been 8 years for me now and its not getting any easier tbh...
@wintol955
Feel you bro. After 6 years our relationship ended. It was shock for me. first two months for me was mix of sadness anger and madness. I thought about her every day...at night she was in my dreams. Its half year since we broke up. now all i feel is loneliness and i miss her a bit. I finally understood that our relationship was over. I accepted it but it was very very hard (harder than you think bro). now it's getting better day by day.
The only thing I'm afraid of is that this was my only chance in my life for such beautiful feelings and love. I'm so afraid of loneliness. she was my soul mate and best friend through thick and thin. Thank you.
...I feel little tear under eye while writing this comment 🙁
I wish everyone who reads this all the best. I hope you doing good brothers. keep your head up and take small steps forward because time is your best friend now 👊🏼
@buddy8412
@Lew that's ok man. Was it one of those pale redhead witches? They have the grittiest longest talons, is what has been said.
You Lived to Tell The Tale! 🤝🍻
@lew8431
@Buddy your description is accurate lmao
@chriscraster4669
Get your selfs to the gym make money focus on you and become a version of your self Evan she wouldn’t deserve been there done it all and with kids in the middle to going from parent to weekend dad now that’s sumit ya have to chew on
@PoorlyWrttenReviews
Let's admit it boys, we've all shed a tear to this, and it doesn't make us any less of a man, we have emotions too. Stay strong my brother's, good times will come, you just can't see it yet
@toastedroast
Amen brother amen
@JDM_Southwest
We've all been through it and it's nothing to be ashamed of, we've got to put on the brave face but behind closed doors we can let go, it shouldn't be like that, we have feelings too
@nots1zc27
Amen