In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
You said, "I got something to say"
And then you got that look in your eye
"There is something you've got to know"
And you said it as you started to cry
I've been down the wrong road at night
And I swear Ill never go there again
I've seen this face once before
And I don't think I can do this again
There's something I can see
There's something different in the way you smile
Behind those eyes you lie
And there's nothing I can say
'Cause I'm never gonna change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
As you turn to walk away
I saw another look in your eye
Even though it hurt like it did
I couldn't let this be our goodbye
You say that you're sorry
And you say now that it hurts you the same
Is there something here to believe
Or is just another part of the game?
There's something I can see
There's something different in the way you smile
Behind those eyes you lie
And there's nothing I can say
'Cause I'm never gonna change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
Behind those eyes you lie
Behind those eyes you hide
And there's something I can see
There's something different in the way you smile
Behind those eyes you lie
And there's nothing I can say
'Cause I'm never gonna change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
There's nothing I can say
Except we're gonna make you change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
Behind those eyes you hide
And then you got that look in your eye
"There is something you've got to know"
And you said it as you started to cry
I've been down the wrong road at night
And I swear Ill never go there again
I've seen this face once before
And I don't think I can do this again
There's something I can see
There's something different in the way you smile
Behind those eyes you lie
And there's nothing I can say
'Cause I'm never gonna change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
As you turn to walk away
I saw another look in your eye
Even though it hurt like it did
I couldn't let this be our goodbye
You say that you're sorry
And you say now that it hurts you the same
Is there something here to believe
Or is just another part of the game?
There's something I can see
There's something different in the way you smile
Behind those eyes you lie
And there's nothing I can say
'Cause I'm never gonna change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
Behind those eyes you lie
Behind those eyes you hide
And there's something I can see
There's something different in the way you smile
Behind those eyes you lie
And there's nothing I can say
'Cause I'm never gonna change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
There's nothing I can say
Except we're gonna make you change your mind
Behind those eyes you hide
Behind those eyes you hide
Lyrics submitted by BlueLightning
Behind Those Eyes Lyrics as written by Christopher Lee Henderson Bradley Kirk Arnold
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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This song is fairly vague so it's up for interpretation. I think it's about when you know something is troubling the person, but you can't do anything about it. The person has some kind of problem, but won't actually do anything about it.
Question - does the line 'behind those eyes you lie' refer to not telling the truth? it sort of seems like a play on words to me. Now comment on this song... becuase I still don't get the full meaning.
this about something going on between two people thats bad but is still unspoken for one reason or another.
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I Agree with everything so far, great song! listening to it now.. though shouldn't it be "And even though it hurt like it did, i couldn't let this be your goodbye" ? I think this songs about say a guy thats fustrated with a girl who won't be herself/say what she really feels.. she's hiding who she really is.. He can't figure her out and she constantly messes him about, she's always playing games "I've seen this face once before and i don't think i can do this again" he's been hurt by her before and swears never to be again.. Although it would probably be the right thing, he can't just let her walk away.. "Even though it hurt like it did, I couldn't let this be your goodbye" He's unsure whats going on with her and whether or not he can trust her "Is there something there to belive or is it just another part of the game?" It hurts to be with her but it also hurts to be without her.. ah that sucks.. Pure emotion..
I first heard this song on the radio. It's beautiful but it makes me sad. I've actually experienced this before. Deception can be played off so well through the eyes.
I've fallen for so many lies told through the eyes. But I agree with that interpretation. The guy's been hurt by this girl and still clings on like a leech. The guy just ends up getting hurt all over again.
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I get the feeling that the girl is hiding something from her past that she doesn't want to let out. Maybe she did something or something bad happened to her but she doesn't want him to know about it.
To me it's about a girl who cheated on him and lied to him but he still doesn't wanna let her go. and yes, it's supposed to be "And even though it hurt like it did, i couldn't let this be your goodbye" This is a sad song, but it's very easily on of my favorite on the cd.
I like this song. Its great to listen to when your upset about something. Whenever I hear it I always sing the line "Behind those eyes you hide" as "Behind those eyes you cry." Dont know why, but hey, what can you do? This song is definately about a relationship failing. The guys sees the girl going through this rough time and he doesnt really know how to help her. Maybe she thinks he doesnt care and that they should call it quits. Or maybe shes is taking advantage of him and he doesnt realize or just cant let go.