Trophy Eyes have released two full length albums and one EP. Their first EP was titled Everything Goes Away, and had a hit with the song 'Bandaid'. In 2014, the band released their debut album, Mend, Move On, which featured the singles In Return and White Curtains. The band toured on the 2015 Warped Tour, and began to write their sophomore album, titled Chemical Miracle. In October of 2016, the album was released, including the singles 'Chlorine', 'Heaven Sent' and 'Breathe You In'. The album was received with critical acclaim, and the band went on to tour on the Vans Warped Tour 2017, as well as playing Slamdunk Festival in 2017 and various headline tours across the world.
The bands third album, titled The American Dream, is set for release on August 3rd 2018, with the singles 'You Can Count on Me', 'More Like You' and 'Friday Forever' having been released prior. The album is set to depart further from the bands first and sophomore albums with a softer sound, first heard on the bands 2017 single 'Hurt'.
The band released their third studio album, The American Dream, on August 3rd, 2018. It is 12 tracks long, including the singles 'You Can Count On Me', 'More Like You' and 'Friday Forever'.
The band released their fourth studio album, Suicide and Sunshine, on June 23rd, 2023. It is 14 songs long and featured the singles 'Blue Eyed Boy,' 'What Hurts the Most,' 'Kill,' and 'Life in Slow Motion.'
Nose Bleed
Trophy Eyes Lyrics
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Late to my own funeral
Down, down in front
A childhood flash in front of me
No matter how hard you try
You just can't fix what isn't there
I'll never love you like a father
But i'll love you like a friend
I'll learn to love you if it kills me
Taught to run
And die alone
Left you wasted by the phone
You sure made men out of us
Typical me in the palm trees
Got no time for anyone
Call, call your son
And break your heart with the message tone
A heavy hand makes the man
I know you knew no different
I can hate you for it
But I can't help the distance
Friend
I'll learn to love you if it kills me
The lyrics to Trophy Eyes's song "Nose Bleed" tell a story of a person who is struggling with the concept of family and the father figures within it. The first verse depicts the singer sitting in the nosebleed section of an event, feeling disconnected from the world around them. The line "late to my own funeral" suggests a feeling of being disconnected from oneself, and perhaps an underlying sense of depression. The mention of a childhood flashback could indicate that the singer is dealing with past traumas, which could be affecting their mental wellbeing in the present day. The line "no matter how hard you try, you just can't fix what isn't there" suggests a sense of hopelessness in trying to fix what is broken within oneself.
The chorus of "I'll learn to love you if it kills me" implies that the singer is working hard to connect, whether it be with a father figure or a friend. They may be struggling to connect emotionally with others, but are determined to try. The second verse focuses on the singer being in the palm trees, which could symbolize a feeling of being disconnected from reality. They are again struggling in their relationships, specifically with their father, who they feel has left them alone and wasted. The line "a heavy hand makes the man" suggests that the singer could feel like they have been conditioned to be alone and not rely on others, as they may have been taught to be tough and independent. The final line of the chorus, "friend, I'll learn to love you if it kills me", repeats the determination to keep trying to love and connect with others, no matter how much it may hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Typical me in the nosebleeds
I always feel like I am left out or not at the center of attention.
Late to my own funeral
I always feel like I am missing out, even on my own life.
Down, down in front
I want to be closer and more involved, but I always seem to end up on the outside looking in.
A childhood flash in front of me
When I am feeling lonely or left out, my mind goes back to when I was a kid, which was a simpler time.
No matter how hard you try
You can't fix something that isn't there, even if you give it your all.
You just can't fix what isn't there
Some things are broken beyond repair and will never be the same again.
I'll never love you like a father
I don't have the same kind of love for you as a son would for his father.
But i'll love you like a friend
However, I am willing to do what I can to maintain a close relationship with you.
I'll learn to love you if it kills me
I am willing to work at loving you and maintaining our relationship, even if it is difficult and painful.
Taught to run
I was never taught how to handle problems or emotions properly, so I tend to avoid them instead.
And die alone
This behavior could ultimately lead me to a very lonely place.
Left you wasted by the phone
My actions have left you feeling alone and forgotten.
You sure made men out of us
Despite some of the negative things my parents did, we were still raised to be strong and independent.
Typical me in the palm trees
Again, I feel like I am on the outside looking in, even when I am supposed to be enjoying myself.
Got no time for anyone
I am always so focused on myself that I don't make time for others, even when I should.
Call, call your son
You are trying to reach out to me, but I am not always easy to get in touch with.
And break your heart with the message tone
My lack of response or attention hurts you, even though it may not seem like a big deal to me.
A heavy hand makes the man
The way my father raised me has made me into the person I am today, for better or for worse.
I know you knew no different
I understand that my father did the best he knew how to do, even if it wasn't perfect.
I can hate you for it
There are times when I feel angry or resentful towards my father for the way he raised us.
But I can't help the distance
However, I also understand that some emotional and physical distance is necessary for me to grow and heal from my past.
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.