Andrew Bazzi (born August 28, 1997), known by his surname, Bazzi (/ˈbɑːzi/ … Read Full Bio ↴Andrew Bazzi (born August 28, 1997), known by his surname, Bazzi (/ˈbɑːzi/ BAH-zee), is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. His song "Mine", released in October 2017, gained popularity in early 2018 when it became a meme through Musical.ly edits, and the use of a Snapchat lens filter featuring the song. It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and appeared on several international charts. He released his debut studio album COSMIC in 2018, which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Bazzi was born on August 28, 1997, in Canton, Michigan. His mother is American and his father is a Lebanese immigrant. He learned to speak Arabic and played the kazoo, oud, and guitar as a child. In 2012, he began posting covers of songs on his YouTube channel. He attended Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. In November 2014, he moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue a music career. He finished high school at Santa Monica High School in 2015.

Bazzi created a Vine account in July 2013. By 2015, he had accrued 1.5 million followers on the site. In September of that year, he became the first artist to release a Vine "Featured Track" which was entitled, "Bring You Home". In 2016, he was featured on the Fancy Cars' track "Fun". Over the course of the next two years, Bazzi released several singles including "Alone" "Beautiful", "Got Friends", and "Sober". Bazzi has cited artists Justin Timberlake, Bryson Tiller, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, and Guns N' Roses among his influences.

In October 2017, he released the single "Mine". Within days of its release, an A&R executive at Warner Music-affiliated Artist Partner Group had signed him to a deal including his songwriter Henry Fredrickson from Minnesota. The song increased in popularity after becoming an Internet meme, through videos featuring a slideshow of different pictures of the subject of the video with the Snapchat "hearts" filter and overlaying lyrics. In January 2018, the song appeared on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 56. As of April 2018, the song's peak on the list was number 11. Bazzi also released three new singles in 2018, "Why?", "Gone" and "Honest". He is currently working on a collaboration with Marshmello. On March 13, 2018, Bazzi was announced as the special guest on Camila Cabello's Never Be the Same Tour's North American leg. On April 17, 2018, COSMIC debuted at number 35 and later peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Bazzi joined Justin Timberlake's Man of the Woods Tour as the opening act for the European leg. He received a nomination for an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. Bazzi collaborated with Camila Cabello on a remix of the song "Beautiful", which was released on August 2, 2018. Bazzi performed "Beautiful" on a float in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Bazzi worked with K-pop entertainment company SM Entertainment to co-write songs for two of their boy bands, EXO and NCT Dream. With NCT Dream, he co-wrote "We Go Up" with their member Mark for the EP, We Go Up. With EXO, he co-wrote "The Eve" for the studio album The War, and "Ooh La La La" and "Oasis" for the studio album Don’t Mess Up My Tempo. He also co-wrote the song "Give Me a Chance" with Chinese singer and Exo member Lay Zhang for his studio album Namanana.

In April 2019, Bazzi released "Caught in the Fire" and "Paradise". On August 8, 2019, he released his debut mixtape Soul Searching, which includes the song "Paradise", as well as "Focus" (featuring 21 Savage) and "I.F.L.Y.".

In 2020 Bazzi released the singles "Young & Alive", "Renee's Song", "I Got You", "I Don't Think I'm Okay", and "Crazy".

In a Billboard interview in 2018, Bazzi mentioned that he did not have any other job experiences before his music career.

On September 16, 2022, Bazzi released the long-awaited album Infinite Dreams. The album includes a total of 19 tracks. "Dlma" is a song featuring LANY and "Only Fan" features Cordae. Bazzi announced his "Infinite Dreams" tour following the release of his album. The tour will stop in sixteen cities.

Bazzi lives in Los Angeles. He has talked openly about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse while quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open letter on Twitter, he stated that he "let a drug problem get out of hand, I've been drinking my boredom away." He dated Renee Herbert.

EYES
bazzi Lyrics

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I saw my life with you
It's one hell of a view
A beautiful moment
Afraid of the mornin'
You put your heart on mine
Watch us both intertwine, yeah
This life that we facin'
It feels so amazin'

Tonight, I, I swear

In those eyes, I feel it all over
Inside we're, losin' composure
I'm holdin' on for my life
Drownin' in those eyes
I'm shakin', pullin' me closer
Replayed it twenty times over
I'm holdin' on for my life
Drownin' in those eyes

I'll waste away with you
We could start brand-new, yeah
Remember the feelin'
'Cause I swear I could feel it again, mm
I don't wanna waste no time, I just wanna make you mine, hey
You know that you're beautiful, I told you it a thousand times, hey
In my dreams, I wonder why we could never change back time, uh
But I know I'll be alright when I got you by my side

Tonight, I, I swear

In those eyes, I feel it all over
Inside we're, losin' composure
I'm holdin' on for my life
Drownin' in those eyes
I'm shakin', pullin' me closer
Replayed it twenty times over

I'm holdin' on for my life
Drownin' in those eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bazzi's song "Eyes" depict a strong emotional connection between two individuals. The singer envisions a future with their significant other, describing it as a beautiful and breathtaking view. However, they also express a sense of fear and vulnerability in the morning, suggesting that this love may come with its own challenges and uncertainties.

The line "You put your heart on mine, watch us both intertwine" illustrates the deep emotional bond between the two. They are fully immersed in each other's lives, experiencing a sense of unity and connection. Despite any difficulties they may face, the singer finds the experience of being in this relationship to be amazing and extraordinary.

The chorus emphasizes the power of the other person's eyes. They evoke intense emotions, causing the singer to feel overwhelmed and lose control. The line "I'm holding on for my life, drowning in those eyes" demonstrates the depth of their feelings and the impact that this person's gaze has on them. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the intensity and significance of this connection.

Overall, "Eyes" portrays a passionate and emotionally charged love, highlighting the beauty and complexity that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw my life with you
I envisioned a future together, filled with love and happiness

It's one hell of a view
Our relationship is incredibly beautiful and captivating

A beautiful moment
The time we spend together is filled with beauty and joy

Afraid of the mornin'
Worried about the challenges and uncertainties that the future may bring

You put your heart on mine
You opened up emotionally and shared your love with me

Watch us both intertwine, yeah
Witnessing the deep connection and harmony between us

This life that we facin'
The journey we are experiencing together

It feels so amazin'
Our relationship feels incredibly wonderful and fulfilling

Tonight, I, I swear
In this moment, I promise and pledge my love and commitment

In those eyes, I feel it all over
Looking into your eyes, I experience intense emotions and connection

Inside we're, losin' composure
Deep within ourselves, we are becoming overwhelmed with emotions

I'm holdin' on for my life
I am desperately clinging to this love, as it gives me purpose and strength

Drownin' in those eyes
Being consumed by the love and intensity reflected in your eyes

I'm shakin', pullin' me closer
Feeling a powerful physical and emotional response, drawing me nearer to you

Replayed it twenty times over
Reliving and cherishing the memories of our love repeatedly

I'm holdin' on for my life
I am desperately clinging to this love, as it gives me purpose and strength

I'll waste away with you
I am willing to spend my life with you, even if it means giving up everything else

We could start brand-new, yeah
We have the opportunity to begin a fresh and exciting chapter together

Remember the feelin'
Recalling the wonderful emotions and sensations we once shared

'Cause I swear I could feel it again, mm
I strongly believe that we can experience those feelings of love again

I don't wanna waste no time, I just wanna make you mine, hey
I want to seize the present moment and make you mine, without any delay

You know that you're beautiful, I told you it a thousand times, hey
I have expressed countless times that you are incredibly beautiful

In my dreams, I wonder why we could never change back time, uh
In my fantasies, I question why we cannot turn back the clock and relive our past moments

But I know I'll be alright when I got you by my side
I am confident that as long as I have you as my partner, everything will be alright