Brown Eyes and Backwoods
Tom The Mail Man Lyrics
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Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazardous, tragic?
What happened? We weren't meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew we'd be hella destructive?
The bombs that we made blew our walls down
Laugh at the sky as they fall down
Crushing us under the ground now
The smiles that we had never vanished
We tried to find love, but we panicked
Too much thinkin', never livin' in the moment
We were children, always livin' for the season
When this summer's over, it's fall, winter, end
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazardous, tragic?
What happened? We weren't meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew we'd be hella destructive
The bombs that we made blew our walls down
I wish we never fell down
But that's just how it goes when it's raining and cold
It's easy to tell when it's over
We had our backs on the wall
I wish I could tell when it's worth time
At least I can say that you were mine
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazardous, tragic?
What happened? We weren't meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew we'd be hella destructive
The bombs that we made blew our walls down
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazardous, tragic?
What happened? We weren't meant to last for life
In "Brown Eyes and Backwoods," Tom The Mail Man sings about a past relationship that was passionate but ultimately destructive. He reflects on the intensity of their connection, expressed through the metaphor of "Brown eyes and Backwoods," and acknowledges that they were both reckless in their pursuit of love. The song begins with a sense of surprise at how good the relationship was, despite its ending being inevitable. He then questions what went wrong, with the understanding that they weren't meant to be together forever. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that their love was both "hazardous" and "tragic." The bombs they made were the choices they made that ultimately broke down their relationship walls.
Tom The Mail Man describes the intensity of their love by saying they laughed at the sky as it fell down on them, crushing them under the weight of their emotions. The smiles they had initially never vanished despite the challenges they faced. However, as they tried to find love and happiness, they became too consumed with thought and failed to enjoy the moment. They were always thinking about the future and the changing seasons, which made their love difficult to sustain in the long-term.
Overall, "Brown Eyes and Backwoods" is a reflection on a passionate but ultimately destructive relationship. Tom The Mail Man captures the highs and lows of this relationship through vivid imagery, showing the intensity of their love, but also the toll that it took on them both emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Referring to a person with brown eyes and spending time in the countryside smoking Backwoods (cigars)
Who knew you'd be that good?
Expressing surprise that the relationship or experience was enjoyable
Who knew you'd be hazardous, tragic?
Realizing that the good times came with risks or negative consequences
What happened? We weren't meant to last for life
Reflecting on the ending of the relationship and acknowledging that it wasn't meant to be forever
The bombs that we made blew our walls down
Metaphorically describing the destructive nature of the relationship and how it ultimately led to its end
Laugh at the sky as they fall down
Ironically commenting on the downfall of the relationship
Crushing us under the ground now
Describing the weight and impact of the relationship's end on both parties
The smiles that we had never vanished
Acknowledging that despite the negative outcome, there were still happy memories in the relationship
We tried to find love, but we panicked
Admitting that both parties wanted to find love but let fear get in the way of making it work
Too much thinkin', never livin' in the moment
Realizing that overthinking and not being present in the relationship led to its failure
We were children, always livin' for the season
Recognizing that both parties were immature and only focused on the immediate present instead of the long-term
When this summer's over, it's fall, winter, end
Reflecting on the passage of time and how relationships can change with the seasons
I wish we never fell down
Expressing regret over the downfall of the relationship
But that's just how it goes when it's raining and cold
Recognizing that sometimes things don't work out due to external factors beyond our control
It's easy to tell when it's over
Admitting that the signs of an ending relationship are usually very clear
We had our backs on the wall
Feeling trapped in the relationship and unable to find a solution
I wish I could tell when it's worth time
Expressing uncertainty about how to determine if a relationship is worth investing time and effort into
At least I can say that you were mine
Finding solace in the fact that the relationship, even though it failed, was a meaningful experience
Contributed by Brody G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr Tube Eater
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew we'd be hella
Destructive the bombs that we
Made blew our walls down
Laugh at the sky as they fall down
Crushing us under the ground now
The smiles that we had never vanished
Tried to find love but we panicked
Too much thinking
Never living in the moment
We were children
Always living for the season
When this summer's over it's fall winter end
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew we'd be hella
Destructive the bombs that we
Made blew our walls down
I wish we never fell down
But that's just how it goes
When it's raining and cold
It's easy to tell when it's over
We had our backs to the wall
I wish I could tell when it's worth time
At least I can say that your were mine
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew we'd be hella
Destructive the bombs that we
Made blew our walls down
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Zhades
Lyrics
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazarous?
Tragic what happened, we were meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
who knew we'd be hella destructive
the bombs that we made blew our walls.. down
laugh at the sky as they fall down
crashing our sun to the ground now
the smiles that we had never vanished
we tried to find love but we (?)
too much thinkin never livin
in the moment we were children
always livin for the season
when then summers over its far winter end
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazarous?
Tragic what happened, we were meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
who knew we'd be hella destructive
the bombs that we made blew our walls.. down
i wish we never fell down
but thats just how it goes when its raining and cold
its easy to tell when its over we had our backs on the wall
i wish i could tell in this worth time
atleast i could say that you were... mine.
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazarous?
Tragic what happened, we weren't meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
who knew we'd be hella destructive the bombs that we made blew our walls down
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good?
Who knew you'd be hazarous?
Tragic what happened, we weren't meant to last for life.
Mikel Midkiff
I’ve committed myself to being your #1 listener this year on Spotify. Shuffling mostly you at work has got me confident, keep them bangers coming🥶🖤
Tom The Mail Man
I’ll make sure you don’t get bored shuffling, NEW SHIT IS ON THE WAY!!!
Mikel Midkiff
@Tom The Mail Man bored…never. PUMPED THO🦍🔥
Spiral Piggy
Sorry to tell ya this but imma be #1😤
AllenIsWeird
We all fuck with Tom so let’s support him together 💓 love y’all and let’s gooooooooo new album this year brothers 💓💓💓💓
XXXOD
@Tom The Mail Man hey what happened to the Save Yourself music video?
Jordan
Catchy as fuck. Amazing job man this is definitely going on repeat.
Tom The Mail Man
:)))))
Mr Tube Eater
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew we'd be hella
Destructive the bombs that we
Made blew our walls down
Laugh at the sky as they fall down
Crushing us under the ground now
The smiles that we had never vanished
Tried to find love but we panicked
Too much thinking
Never living in the moment
We were children
Always living for the season
When this summer's over it's fall winter end
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew we'd be hella
Destructive the bombs that we
Made blew our walls down
I wish we never fell down
But that's just how it goes
When it's raining and cold
It's easy to tell when it's over
We had our backs to the wall
I wish I could tell when it's worth time
At least I can say that your were mine
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew we'd be hella
Destructive the bombs that we
Made blew our walls down
Brown eyes and Backwoods
Who knew you'd be that good
Who knew you you'd be hazardous
Tragic what happened we weren't
Meant to last for life
Aydon Mads
An orchestral rendition of this song with back up singers would be mind blowing.
Incredible song you have here, lad.
Stay up.