The Eyeliners formed several years ago when three sisters from Albuquerque, NM wanted to start a band.
Gel Baca and Lisa Baca took on the responsibilities of guitar and bass respectively and Laura Baca was going to be the singer. Since they never set out to form an all-girl band, The Eyeliners auditioned both male and female drummers, but couldnโt find anyone who understood the direction they wanted to go in. They began to wonder if this band would ever become a reality. Thatโs when fate stepped in. Gel had borrowed a drum set from a friend that they were using for the drummer auditions. One day, Gel and Lisa were rocking out to "I Love Rock N Roll" when Laura walked in. They persuaded Laura to try the simple drumbeat on the borrowed drum set. Although she had never played drums before, she picked up the drumbeat remarkably fast. About halfway through the rendition of the song, she started to sing along. It was then that Laura took on the task of lead vocalist and drummer and what was to become the Eyeliners was soon underway.
The band played their first show under the name Psychodrama but upon touring the west coast, they decided to change their name to something much more appropriate and unique - The Eyeliners.
A few months later, fate stepped in again when The Eyeliners played a show with the Red Aunts. Red Aunts frontwoman, Terri Wahl was so impressed with the band that she introduced them to owner of Sympathy For the Record Industry - Long Gone John and pretty soon, the Eyeliners debut CD and 7" were in the works! Two more seven inches ("Do The Zombie" and "Rock N Roll, Baby") followed on Sympathy for the Record Industry over the next couple of years.
In 1999, The Eyeliners caught the attention of Ben Weasel and he was eager to release their newly recorded album "Here Comes Trouble" on his label Panic Button Records, to be co-released with Lookout! Records. "Here Comes Trouble," which was recorded with Mass Giorgini (Screeching Weasel, The Queers, Groovie Ghoulies etc.), was released in March 2000 to rave reviews, the Eyeliners then joined up with the Mr. T Experience and American Steal on the Lookout! Freakout Tour in September 2000 and followed that up with 2 sold out shows with Screeching Weasel at the House of Blues in Chicago.
2000 saw the release of "Here Comes Trouble", followed by other pop-punk gems such as "Sealed With A Kiss", and their latest release is "No Apologies".
It was during this time that they truly began to sharpen their sound, blending well-crafted pop punk songs about love and heartbreak with 50โs rock n roll style and attitude. "Sealed with a Kiss," was recorded and produced by Ryan Greene (NOFX, Lagwagon, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, No Use For A Name, Lunachicks, etc.) With it The Eyeliners take their song writing to a new level musically while maintaining their trademark style and attitude that they are known and loved for.
Having played over 250 shows with such bands as Screeching Weasel, Fugazi, L7, The Queers, The Mr. T Experience, Red Aunts, Groovie Ghoulies, The Specials, The Avengers, Vice Squad, Flogging Molly, Southern Culture on the Skids, Dillinger 4 and Man Or Astroman, The Eyeliners have earned the respect of reviewers, press, and fans alike as an energetic and unpredictable live band that is not to be missed.
Albums
Confidential (Sympathy for the Record Industry, 1997)
Here Comes Trouble (Lookout/Panic Button, 2000)
Sealed with a Kiss (Lookout/Panic Button, 2001)
No Apologies (Blackheart, 2005)
So What
The Eyeliners Lyrics
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Don't wanna hear it, but you'll tell me anyway
Your lips are moving but I'm not listening to you
And I say so what if I'm not perfect
And I make a few mistakes
So what if I talk too much
And make your head ache
Are just not always clear
So What?!
I have a flair for getting myself in a mess
Sometimes I stick my foot in my mouth I must confess
These things I already know
So please don't tell me again
And so what if I'm late 'cause I can't get out of bed
So what I f get into things
That are way over my head
So what if I drive you crazy
'cause I just don't make sense
So what?!
The Eyeliners' song "So What?!" is a catchy, upbeat rock song that has themes of rebellion, self-acceptance, and anti-perfectionism. The lyrics express a sense of defiance towards societal norms of perfection and conformity that often lead to self-doubt and anxiety. The singer of the song is confident in their imperfections and refuses to apologize for them. The opening lines, "I can tell that you've got something to say, Don't wanna hear it, but you'll tell me anyway," signify the singer's reluctance towards being judged or critiqued.
The chorus of the song, with its repetitive "So what?!" shows the singer's dismissal of the criticisms that come their way. The lyrics "I have a flair for getting myself in a mess, Sometimes I stick my foot in my mouth I must confess, These things I already know, So please don't tell me again" suggest that the singer is aware of their imperfections and does not need anyone to point them out. The final lines of the song, "So what if I'm late 'cause I can't get out of bed, So what I get into things That are way over my head, So what if I drive you crazy 'cause I just don't make sense," portray a character that embraces their flaws as a part of their identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell that you've got something to say
I perceive that you have a message for me.
Don't wanna hear it, but you'll tell me anyway
I am not interested in hearing it, but you will probably convey it to me nonetheless.
Your lips are moving but I'm not listening to you
You are speaking, but I am not paying attention.
And I say so what if I'm not perfect
I assert that it does not matter if I am not faultless.
And I make a few mistakes
I commit a handful of errors.
So what if I talk too much
I am unconcerned if I converse excessively.
And make your head ache
And it causes you a headache.
So what if what I say and do
I am indifferent if my deeds and utterances
Are just not always clear
are ambiguous at times.
So What?!
It does not matter, why are you worried?
I have a flair for getting myself in a mess
I have a talent for putting myself in trouble.
Sometimes I stick my foot in my mouth I must confess
I acknowledge that I put myself in a difficult situation by speaking impulsively.
These things I already know
I am aware of these circumstances already.
So please don't tell me again
So, I request you not to repeat it to me.
And so what if I'm late 'cause I can't get out of bed
And it does not matter if I am tardy because I cannot leave my bed.
So what I f get into things
It is unimportant if I involve myself in scenarios
That are way over my head
that are beyond my comprehension.
So what if I drive you crazy
I am not concerned if I irritate you.
'cause I just don't make sense
Because I am confusing.
So what?!
Regardless, why does it matter?
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My eyeliner is literally dripping down my eye while watching this lol it's always the left eye that wont stop watering.
Be Andal
It could be allergies. I have the same thing but with both eyes
Melanie Gous
Same! Always my left eye! The struggle is real.
KittenKat
Blow your nose or get on some allergy meds! A single constantly watery eye is usually a sign of a sinus or nasal blockage. I have the same problem.
A-C P
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KAM
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