Red Eye
Vance Joy Lyrics


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She don't like small places
Give her highways and byways
And don't get stuck in her head
And it's been so long
And I will read into everything you don't say
All of your silent ways

I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight

And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
And you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose
Will it show me the way?

I'm glad that you're still here
Won't you hold up a candle?
I'm stumbling in the dark
And when I needed hope
I remind myself that at least I got one thing right
It will always be right

I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight

And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
Well you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose
Will it show me the way?

Won't you get out while you can?
Won't you cover your eyes
If you're tired of seeing?
Won't you get out while you can?
Try saving yourself

Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
(Tell me when, tell me when)
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?




(Tell me when, tell me when)
Oh, baby it's late, baby it's late

Overall Meaning

Vance Joy's "Red Eye" describes a relationship filled with uncertainty and longing. The lyrics suggest that the woman in the relationship is uncomfortable with being stuck in small spaces and needs the freedom of open highways and byways. Meanwhile, the singer is trying to interpret every word and action of his partner, hoping to gain a better understanding of their feelings. The line "And don't get stuck in her head" implies that the singer does not want to be consumed by anxiety about his partner's thoughts and feelings. The singer feels like a dog lying on a warm bit of pavement, questioning if it is worth following his instincts if he will end up alone. He appreciates having his partner around and asks them to hold a candle for him when he's lost, as he looks for direction. The uncertainty in the relationship is affecting both partners, but the need for clarity is more significant on the singer's side.


In the chorus, the singer asks if his partner believes in the relationship's worth, as he contemplates if his trust in his instincts is justified. The lyric "You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight" suggests that the partner is leaving or going on a trip, further emphasizing the distance between the couple. In the second verse, the singer asks his partner to come over and ask about his day. He acknowledges that he is still like a dog and is trusting his sense of smell to guide him towards what he seeks. The singer asks his partner to get out of the relationship while she can if it is not worth waiting or fighting for. He asks for one last conversation in the morning, still hoping to find a resolution before it is too late.


Interesting facts about "Red Eye" by Vance Joy:


Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning

She don't like small places
She prefers open spaces like highways and byways.


Give her highways and byways
She likes to travel on wide roads that lead to different places.


And don't get stuck in her head
Don't overthink her words, actions or behavior.


And it's been so long
It's been a long time since they last talked or met.


And I will read into everything you don't say
The artist tries to understand her silence and interpret it.


All of your silent ways
All the ways she is quiet and doesn't say anything.


I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
The singer feels like a dog resting on a warm place, feeling comfortable and safe.


Checking this collar you see what the name is
The artist is referring to himself, looking at his own identity and checking if it is worth it.


Think that it's worth it?
Is it worth to keep going forward with this situation or relationship?


Well, I hope that you're right
The artist hopes that the person he is talking to is correct, and things will turn out for the best.


You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight
She is flying on the red-eye flight (an overnight flight), and probably feeling tired and sleepy.


And you know that you're looking well
The artist compliments her appearance.


Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
The singer invites her to his place and asks her how her day was.


And you know that I'm still a dog
The singer refers to himself as a dog again, meaning he is loyal, friendly and simply waiting for her to come in.


And I'm trusting my nose
The singer is following his instincts, looking for clues to know what to do.


Will it show me the way?
Will he be able to know what to do based on his instincts?


I'm glad that you're still here
The artist is grateful that she is still with him.


Won't you hold up a candle?
This line means two things - firstly, it's a way to ask her to hold the light, so he could see. Secondly, it is a metaphorical point in the way that she is his light in the darkness he has found himself in.


I'm stumbling in the dark
The singer is emotionally lost and doesn't know what to do.


And when I needed hope
In his vulnerable state, the artist asks for hope and positiveness.


I remind myself that at least I got one thing right
Regardless of his failures and struggles, the artist tries to find one thing that he did correctly.


It will always be right
The artist emphasizes that one good thing he did will always be right, no matter what.


Won't you get out while you can?
The singer asks her to leave if the situation is too much for her.


Won't you cover your eyes
The artist suggests covering her eyes to escape or ignore the situation.


If you're tired of seeing?
If she is tired of seeing him struggle or feeling lost.


Try saving yourself
The singer suggests that it is better for her to save herself from the situation, rather than try to help him with it.


Can we talk in the morning?
The singer suggests discussing the situation the next day.


Oh, baby it's late
The artist acknowledges the time and how late it is.


(Tell me when, tell me when)
This is a lyrical repetition that emphasizes how important it is to talk in the morning.


Can we talk in the morning?
The singer repeats his suggestion for discussing the situation the next day.


(Tell me when, tell me when)
Another lyrical repetition that emphasizes the importance of talking in the morning.


Oh, baby it's late, baby it's late
The artist repeats that it is late and that they should rest for now.




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Written by: JAMES KEOGH

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治亨

She don't like small places
Give her highways and byways
And don't get stuck in her head
And it's been so long
And I will read into everything you don't say
All of your silent ways
I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight
And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
Well you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose, will it show me the way?
I'm glad that you're still here
Won't you hold up a candle?
I'm stumbling in the dark
And when I needed hope
I remind myself that at least I got one thing right
It will always be right
I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight
And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
Well you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose, will it show me the way?
Won't you get out while you can?
Won't you cover your eyes
If you're tired of seeing?
Won't you get out while you can?
Try saving yourself
Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Tell me when, tell me when
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Tell me when, tell me when
Oh, baby it's late, baby it's late
Tell me when, tell me when
Tell me when, tell me when, tell me when
Tell me when, tell me when, tell me when
Tell me when, tell me when, tell me when
Tell me

她不喜歡小地方
給她的高速公路和小路
不要陷入困境
它已經很久了
我會讀到你不說的一切
所有你沉默的方式
我是一隻躺在溫暖的人行道上的狗
檢查這個項圈,你會看到這個名字是什麼
認為這值得嗎?
好吧,我希望你是對的
你今晚在紅眼上睡著了
而且你知道你看起來很好
你不會來我的門問“你今天過得怎麼樣?”
嗯,你知道我還是一隻狗
而且我相信我的鼻子,它會告訴我的方式嗎?
我很高興你還在這裡
你不會舉蠟燭嗎?
我在黑暗中磕磕絆絆
當我需要希望時
我提醒自己,至少我有一件事是正確的
它永遠是對的
我是一隻躺在溫暖的人行道上的狗
檢查這個項圈,你會看到這個名字是什麼
認為這值得嗎?
好吧,我希望你是對的
你今晚在紅眼上睡著了
而且你知道你看起來很好
你不會來我的門問“你今天過得怎麼樣?”
嗯,你知道我還是一隻狗
而且我相信我的鼻子,它會告訴我的方式嗎?
你能不能出去嗎?
你不會遮住你的眼睛
如果你厭倦了看?
你能不能出去嗎?
盡量保存自己
我們可以在早上聊天嗎?
哦,寶貝,已經很晚了
我們可以在早上聊天嗎?
哦,寶貝,已經很晚了
我們可以在早上聊天嗎?
告訴我什麼時候,告訴我什麼時候
哦,寶貝,已經很晚了
我們可以在早上聊天嗎?
告訴我什麼時候,告訴我什麼時候
哦,寶貝,已經晚了,寶貝,已經很晚了
告訴我什麼時候,告訴我什麼時候
告訴我什麼時候告訴我什麼時候告訴我
告訴我什麼時候告訴我什麼時候告訴我
告訴我什麼時候告訴我什麼時候告訴我
告訴我



Fernando Sanchez

She don't like small places
Give her highways and byways
And don't get stuck in her head
And it's been so long
And I will read into everything you don't say
All of your silent ways
I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight
And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
Well you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose, will it show me the way?
I'm glad that you're still here
Won't you hold up a candle?
I'm stumbling in the dark
And when I needed hope
I remind myself that at least I got one thing right
It will always be right
I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight
And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
Well you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose, will it show me the way?
Won't you get out while you can?
Won't you cover your eyes
If you're tired of seeing?
Won't you get out while you can?
Try saving yourself
Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Tell me when, tell me when
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Tell me when, tell me when
Oh, baby it's late, baby it's late
Tell me when, tell me when
Tell me when, tell me when, tell me when
Tell me when, tell me when, tell me when
Tell me when, tell me when, tell me when
Tell me



asuryon

She don't like small places
Give her highways and byways
And don't get stuck in her head
And it's been so long
And I will read into everything you don't say
All of your silent ways

I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight

And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
Well you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose
Will it show me the way?

I'm glad that you're still here
Won't you hold up a candle?
I'm stumbling in the dark
And when I needed hope
I remind myself that at least I got one thing right
It will always be right

I'm a dog lying down on a warm bit of pavement
Checking this collar you see what the name is
Think that it's worth it?
Well, I hope that you're right
You're falling asleep on the red eye tonight

And you know that you're looking well
Won't you come through my door asking "How was your day?"
Well you know that I'm still a dog
And I'm trusting my nose
Will it show me the way?

Won't you get out while you can?
Won't you cover your eyes
If you're tired of seeing?
Won't you get out while you can?
Try saving yourself

Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Tell me when, tell me when
Oh, baby it's late
Can we talk in the morning?
Tell me when, tell me when
Oh, baby it's late, baby it's late



All comments from YouTube:

Harry Moudgil

This song is amazing, I can't explain how good this song makes me feel.
I feel like I'm always running senselessly despite being tired but when this song plays time just stops for me and I feel at ease, it's full of comfort

Anna Stevenson

Yes! I can relate.

Dariya .K.

just started digging deeper into vance joys music and loving it so far

Hara Labis

@Lilith baker very very underrated

Lilith baker

@Hara Labis same, but rip tide is still my favourite. But his others songs are very underrated.

Sam Di Bartolo

He is so underrated

Hara Labis

Started from... Riptide. One day I was bored listening the same old same old n I say let's try Vance. He's exceptional, so soothing! Favorite one Lay It On Me

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Yessss

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Hannah Lee Rudder

"asking how was your dayyyy" man I love the intense simplicity of his lyrics. s'good. 

Eli

Hannah Lee I’ll never forget the first time I heard this song :’(

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