The Art Of Eye Contact
Too Close To Touch Lyrics
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I feel it all lately, I wonder if I'm what you need
When I hold you in I feel as if there's less of me
We lay there silent and exchange stares
But still say nothing like it's not there
If I left now, would I miss you when it's too late
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
While we drift away, away, we drift away
While we drift away, away, we drift away
You know how to pull me in when you feel alone
I'm a sucker for a warm bed, yeah it feels like home
But I still feel empty, my feet still get cold
Anything that makes me whole
We lay there silent and exchange stares
But still say nothing like it's not there
If I left now, would I miss you when it's too late
If I left now would you hate me today
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
But I'll lay here in bed with my heart in my hand
Till you're just as tired as me
When I come to my senses, and you're feeling restless
This will all repeat
But it's okay, you know I'll stay
Yeah it's okay, we'll drift away
Away, away, we drift away
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
But it's okay, you know I'll stay
Yeah it's okay, we'll drift away
The lyrics of "The Art of Eye Contact" by Too Close to Touch conveys the complex emotions of two people who are in a relationship but still feel disconnected. The opening lines 'Away, away, we drift away' sets the tone for the song, indicating that the couple is slowly distancing themselves from each other. The singer acknowledges that he has been feeling a lack of fulfillment and asks himself if he is what his partner needs. The lines "When I hold you in I feel as if there's less of me" suggest that he feels like he is losing himself in the relationship, which might be the cause of his growing emptiness.
The second verse depicts the couple silently lying next to each other, exchanging meaningless stares, avoiding the elephant in the room. The singer wonders if he left now, would his partner miss him when it is too late or if he would hate him. The chorus 'Stop me from moving, keep me from the fears that know me best, you can have whatever soul is left' addresses the idea that the singer hopes his partner would stop him from detaching himself from the relationship.
The bridge of the song illustrates the fear of being alone and the comfort in the familiarity of the relationship despite the feeling of emptiness. The final chorus repeats the longing of the singer for his partner to keep him from breaking away and assures her that even though they might drift away, he will stay.
Overall, "The Art of Eye Contact" depicts a complicated relationship where both parties are trying to hold on despite feeling disconnected. It expresses the fear of detaching oneself while still hoping that the partner will hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Away, away, we drift away
We are slowly drifting apart
I feel it all lately, I wonder if I'm what you need
I'm feeling a lot lately and I'm not sure if I'm the right person for you
When I hold you in I feel as if there's less of me
When I'm with you, I feel like I lose a part of myself
We lay there silent and exchange stares
We are lying down together, looking into each other's eyes but not saying anything
But still say nothing like it's not there
We act like there is nothing wrong even though we are distant
If I left now, would I miss you when it's too late
If I walked away now, would I regret losing you once it's too late?
If I left now would you hate me today
If I left now, would you be angry with me?
Stop me from moving
Prevent me from taking actions that could harm our relationship
Keep me from the fears that know me best
Protect me from the fears that haunt me the most
You know what the truth is
You understand what's really happening between us
You can have whatever soul is left
I'm giving you the rest of my soul, whatever is left of it
You know how to pull me in when you feel alone
You know how to make me feel close to you when you're feeling lonely
I'm a sucker for a warm bed, yeah it feels like home
I love being in bed with you, it feels like home to me
But I still feel empty, my feet still get cold
Despite being with you, I still feel empty and cold inside
Anything that makes me whole
I'm searching for something that will make me feel complete
But I'll lay here in bed with my heart in my hand
I'll lay here with my heart open to you, vulnerable and exposed
Till you're just as tired as me
I'll stay here until you're as exhausted as I am
When I come to my senses, and you're feeling restless
When I realize what's really happening and you start to feel anxious
This will all repeat
Our cycle of drifting apart and coming together will continue
But it's okay, you know I'll stay
It's okay because you know I will always be here for you
Yeah it's okay, we'll drift away
It's okay because we will continue to drift apart
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Keaton Pierce, Erik Ron, Thomas Braden Kidd, Mason Conley Marble, Kenneth Downey, Travis Moore
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Away, away, we drift away
I feel it all lately, I wonder if I'm what you need
When I hold you in I feel as if there's less of me
We lay there silent and exchange stares
But still say nothing like it's not there
If I left now, would I miss you when it's too late
If I left now would you hate me today
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
While we drift away, away, we drift away
While we drift away, away, we drift away
You know how to pull me in when you feel alone
I'm a sucker for a warm bed, yeah it feels like home
But I still feel empty, my feet still get cold
Anything that makes me whole
We lay there silent and exchange stares
But still say nothing like it's not there
If I left now, would I miss you when it's too late
If I left now would you hate me today
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
But I'll lay here in bed with my heart in my hand
Till you're just as tired as me
When I come to my senses, and you're feeling restless
This will all repeat
But it's okay, you know I'll stay
Yeah it's okay, we'll drift away
Away, away, we drift away
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
Stop me from moving
Keep me from the fears that know me best
You know what the truth is
You can have whatever soul is left
But it's okay, you know I'll stay
Yeah it's okay, we'll drift away
מילים: Keaton Pierce / Erik Ron / Thomas Braden Kidd / Mason Conley Marble / Kenneth Downey / Travis Moore
The Art of Eye Contact מילים © BMG Rights Management US, LLC
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Lyrics to "The Art Of Eye Contact" song by Too Close To Touch: Away, away, we drift away. I feel it all lately, I wonder if I'm what you need. When I hold you in...
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Karime Menendez
RIP Keaton :( <3 your music will live more lifetimes than we all over could! Love u dude!
Cheryl Horton
That hit hard. Love his voice
Guy
RIP Keaton you’ll always be infinite.
YGB Gaming
Damn low-key didn't even know he passed away I used to listen to this band everyday makes me sad, he will live on through his music
Ramen Rains
Gone way too soon 😢
Riley C.
This is stunning. The dancers are so solid & fluid. The emotion hits right at home,and it's such an incredible story being told. Absolutely beautiful.
مسلمة فخورة
finally a video that fits the esthetic of the album's artwork. this video somehow makes Keaton's voice sounds so much more soothing.
onekidneystan
This is the first time I've heard of this band. This is some good shit
IbleedINC
Check out the new songs that just came out! AWESOME
oOo ShyGuy
Andrew Taylor haha bro I said the same shit when I heard it. I was like I’ll try em out. Oooohhh shit this is fire.