1. an indie folk ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called The Dodos.
1. an indie folk band from San Francisco, CA, United States, formed in 2005
2. a short-lived British punk/rock band that evolved out of Swansea punk band The Urge in 1979
3. a short-lived British rock band that relelased one single in 1967
1. The Dodos are an indie folk band from San Francisco, CA, United States, formed in 2005. Almost all of their albums (except the very first one) are credited to Dodos (without 'The'), but they made their recording début as The Dodos and are listed as such on streaming platforms, which is why most of their scrobbles end up here. The Dodos is the preferred spelling. The band has two core members: Meric Long (vocals, guitar) and Logan Kroeber (drums). They have released eight studio albums since mid-2006: Beware of the Maniacs (2006), Visiter (2008), Time to Die (2009), No Color (2011), Carrier (2013), Individ (2015), Certainty Waves (2018) and Grizzly Peak (2021).
2. Having evolved in late 1979 out of Swansea punk band The Urge, The Dodos were named after the ephedrine-laced asthma tablets, consisting of Dickie Evans (vocals), Phil Roberts (guitar), Anthony Reed (bass) and Steve 'Gagsy' Garland (drums). They contributed a song (1981's 'Blind To Fiction') to a rare compilation called Sex, Violence and the Eternal Truth.
3. The Dodos were a very short-lived British rock band of the late 1960s. They released just one single: 'I Made Up My Mind' b/w 'Can't Make It Out' (Polydor, 1967). Both sides were penned by the band's main songwriter, Alan Hawkshaw.
Eyelids
The Dodos Lyrics
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Is where I keep
But I will not weep there 'til you arrive
With false compares
My heart is unprepared
For when I will see you when you arrive
I hope that you meet me when I arrive
The lyrics to The Dodos' song "Eyelids" convey a sense of longing and anticipation for the arrival of someone special. The singer refers to their "eyelids" as a metaphor for a safe and comforting place where they keep their emotions, specifically their sadness or tears, until the arrival of this special person. This implies that the singer is excited to finally be with this person, but is holding back their emotions until they can share them together.
However, the singer mentions that their "heart is unprepared" for the arrival of this person, indicating that they are perhaps unsure or nervous about how things will play out. The use of the phrase "false compares" suggests that the singer may have been comparing their expectations to reality and perhaps realizing that they were not the same. Nonetheless, they still express hope that this person will meet them when they arrive.
Overall, the lyrics to "Eyelids" convey a mixture of emotions - excitement, nervousness, and hope - all centered around the idea of two people finally meeting and being together.
Line by Line Meaning
The best of these eyelids
The part of myself I cherish the most
Is where I keep
Is hidden within me
But I will not weep there 'til you arrive
But I won't let my emotions show until I see you in person
With false compares
By comparing you to others unfairly
My heart is unprepared
I am not emotionally ready
For when I will see you when you arrive
For the moment when I finally come face to face with you
I hope that you meet me when I arrive
I hope that you'll be there when I finally make it to where you are
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Arley Ollie
i never heard of this band. they are really good.
Nicholas Bedwell
If this song went on forever, I'd probably never stop listening.
Kenneth Lipp
I weep every time then start it over again
Pall Maro
always a good sound so...thumbs up!
alxvc2
One of the best drums ever...
Yared Flores
I do not know yet why this music makes me almost cry. It touches me deep inside.
Emily M
this is my favorite of theirs lol. i wish it wasnt so short :(
Aran Jenkins
just discovered this band from the bonnaroo webcasts... big fan... wow... very cool music.
Briyana Butler
Love this short little song
Briyana Butler
The best of these eyelids Is where I keep But I will not weep there 'til you arrive With false compares My heart is unprepared For when I will see you when you arrive I hope that you meet me when I arrive