The band has been highly praised for strong songwriting and heartbreaking stories. And with reviews such as this one from Spoilt Victorian Child (UK) "full of stunningly beautiful moments that can make your heart melt or shatter into a million tiny pieces, often within the same softly sung line", their album La Lamentor was packed full of Neil Young-influenced alt. country fit for rainy nights and front-porch smoking sessions.
Sunken Eyes
Weinland Lyrics
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I can see it in this house
How can I always let you down
I can taste it in my mouth
Oh white doves float around
Sunken eyes trickle out
Boat on water hits the ground
You'll know yourself
I'll sleep like a soldier
You'll hold yourself
So glad that you know her
Just don't let me mess it up
You're still my friend when I need one
Sorry words won't fix it up
It's all right here should you need some
You'll know yourself
I'll sleep like a soldier
You'll hold yourself
So glad that you know her
Ooh, oh, I know where this ends as it begins
Always aiming south
Pull you in you push me out
In Weinland's song "Sunken Eyes," the lyrics convey a feeling of heartbreak and disappointment. The singer of the song is reflecting on the ways in which they have let their loved ones down and can sense the pain and sadness in the atmosphere around them. The image of white doves floating around suggests a sense of peace and purity, but the "sunken eyes" hint at a deeper sadness beneath the surface. The singer acknowledges their own responsibility in the situation and fears losing their loved one because of their past mistakes.
The chorus of the song shifts the focus to the loved one, with the singer urging them to take care of themselves and reassuring them that they will be okay. The imagery of sleeping like a soldier suggests a sense of duty and discipline, while the line "you'll hold yourself / so glad that you know her" suggests that the loved one has found someone else to rely on. The final line of the chorus, "always aiming south / pull you in you push me out," hints at a cycle of attraction and rejection that has led to the current situation.
Overall, "Sunken Eyes" is a song about regret and the pain caused by failing to meet the expectations of those we love. It also touches on the theme of acceptance and moving on, with the chorus suggesting that both the singer and their loved one will find a way to come to terms with the situation and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
A sense of heart break all around
There is an overwhelming feeling of sadness and disappointment in the air.
I can see it in this house
The negative emotions are palpable in this physical space.
How can I always let you down
I constantly disappoint you and it's hard to understand why.
I can taste it in my mouth
The shame and regret for my actions is tangible.
Oh white doves float around
White doves, symbolic of peace and love, fly in the vicinity.
Sunken eyes trickle out
There are tears streaming down our faces due to sorrow and pain.
Boat on water hits the ground
A situation where a previously smooth sailing journey takes a turn for the worse.
I could lose you in this house
The negative emotions and strain on our relationship could cause us to drift apart even when we are in the same space.
You'll know yourself
You will become confident and self-assured.
I'll sleep like a soldier
I will rest peacefully, unbothered by my mistakes.
You'll hold yourself
You will be strong and able to handle challenges on your own.
So glad that you know her
I'm happy that you have a strong support system in your life.
Just don't let me mess it up
I am afraid my actions will ruin a good thing.
You're still my friend when I need one
Despite our difficulties, you are still there for me when I need support.
Sorry words won't fix it up
Verbal apologies won't be enough to mend the damage done to our relationship.
It's all right here should you need some
I will be here for you if you need anything.
Ooh, oh, I know where this ends as it begins
I have a feeling that our relationship will always be fraught with challenges.
Always aiming south
Despite our efforts, we always seem to be heading towards a negative outcome.
Pull you in you push me out
Our relationship is a series of back and forth actions where one of us tries to get close while the other pushes away.
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.