Eyes Closed (Official Music Video)
Summary
TLDRThe script is a powerful narrative of resilience and determination, depicted through a metaphorical journey filled with challenges and hardships. The protagonist, driven by an indomitable spirit, faces and overcomes obstacles, symbolized by phrases like 'facing horrors' and 'taking every whip.' Despite the bleakness, there's an undercurrent of hope and strength, with references to being 'born and raised for this' and the recurring theme of 'with my eyes closed,' suggesting confidence and preparedness. The mention of 'angels among us' and 'piranhas' adds a layer of complexity, reflecting the dual nature of human experience. The script concludes with a resolve to endure and persist, encapsulated in the line 'I could do this with my eyes closed,' highlighting the protagonist's readiness to navigate through life's uncertainties and darkness.
Takeaways
- πΆ The theme of resilience is central, with the speaker overcoming challenges and horrors faced.
- π There's a recurring motif of driving a car with eyes closed, symbolizing confidence and ability to navigate life's paths effortlessly.
- π The script mentions being 'locked up in a maze' and 'cage', possibly alluding to feelings of entrapment or struggle.
- π The concept of being 'born and raised for this' suggests a sense of purpose or destiny.
- π‘ The lyrics 'Turn out the lights' appear multiple times, possibly signifying a desire for solitude or reflection.
- π§ The mention of 'less medications' and 'mantras, meditation' implies a struggle with mental health or seeking inner peace.
- π₯ The phrase 'been taking every whip' indicates enduring pain and hardship.
- π€ The 'faceless embraces' and 'tasteless two faces' could represent distrust or negative relationships.
- π The concept of being 'killed and resurrected' conveys a cycle of struggle and rebirth.
- π The line 'alone and far away' communicates a sense of isolation or self-imposed exile.
- π¨ The 'street ambience', 'car door slam', and 'muffled music' at the end suggest a return to reality or the mundane world.
Q & A
What is the central theme of the song?
-The central theme of the song revolves around resilience and overcoming adversity, as the lyrics describe facing horrors and challenges but still pushing forward.
What metaphor is used to describe the singer's confidence in their abilities?
-The metaphor 'I could do this with my eyes closed' is used to express the singer's confidence, suggesting they can handle difficult situations effortlessly.
How does the song portray the concept of struggle?
-The song portrays struggle through phrases like 'been taking every whip' and 'word Iβve never been spared', indicating the protagonist has faced and endured hardship.
What is the significance of the phrase 'Iβm back from the dead'?
-The phrase signifies a return or resurgence after a period of difficulty, symbolizing overcoming obstacles and returning stronger.
What does the 'maze' represent in the lyrics?
-The 'maze' likely represents confusion or a complex situation the singer finds themselves in, as they mention being 'locked up in a maze'.
How does the song address the concept of hope?
-The song addresses hope through the line 'they say tomorrowβs never promised, honest', suggesting that while the future is uncertain, one must still find hope and keep moving forward.
What is the significance of the repeated phrase 'Turn out, turn out the lights'?
-The repeated phrase could symbolize the end of a phase or the need to let go of something, as turning off lights often signifies the conclusion of an activity or a transition into a new state.
What does the line 'I was born, I was raised for this' imply?
-This line implies a sense of purpose or destiny, with the singer feeling as though they were destined for the challenges they are facing.
How does the song use the imagery of 'cages' and 'keys' to convey a message?
-The imagery of 'cages' and 'keys' conveys a message of entrapment and the relinquishment of control, as the singer asks to be locked up and the key to be thrown away.
What is the significance of the 'faceless embraces' and 'tasteless two faces' mentioned in the lyrics?
-These phrases could represent the singer's experiences with deception and the struggle to trust others, as 'faceless embraces' and 'tasteless two faces' suggest hidden agendas and insincerity.
How does the song end, and what might it symbolize?
-The song ends with the singer expressing a desire for solitude, stating 'I will spend these days as an island, alone and far away', which might symbolize a need for reflection or a retreat from the world after facing challenges.
Outlines
πΆ Resilience in the Face of Adversity
This paragraph is a vivid narrative of overcoming hardships and emerging stronger despite the challenges. It begins with a metaphorical reference to the speaker's ability to perform tasks effortlessly, even 'with my eyes closed,' symbolizing confidence and skill. The lyrics then delve into a darker past, where the speaker has faced and survived horrors and despair, suggesting resilience and fortitude. The theme of not taking tomorrow for granted and the presence of both angels and piranhas among us introduces the duality of life, with its blessings and trials. The speaker expresses a readiness for any situation, having been 'born and raised for this,' indicating a sense of purpose and preparedness. The imagery of being locked up in a maze and the repeated plea to 'turn out the lights' reflect a struggle with inner turmoil and a desire for solitude. The mention of driving with hands thrown up and putting life on coast suggests a surrender to fate and an acceptance of the uncontrollable aspects of life. The narrative concludes with a declaration of strength and endurance, asserting that despite the pain and brokenness, the speaker continues to move forward. The closing lines, with their repetition of 'with my eyes closed,' reinforce the initial message of confidence and the ability to navigate life's challenges with ease, even when faced with the unknown.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Eyes Closed
π‘Back from the Dead
π‘Wrath and Grit
π‘Despair
π‘Tomorrow's Never Promised
π‘Maze
π‘Cage
π‘Car
π‘Coast
π‘Faceless Embraces
π‘Resurrected
π‘Island
Highlights
Lyrical expression of resilience and determination
Metaphorical reference to overcoming adversity
Emphasis on inner strength and grit
Vivid depiction of facing and surviving horrors
Contemplation of mortality and the fleeting nature of tomorrow
Allusion to the presence of guardian figures
Expression of feeling trapped or lost
Desire for solitude and reflection
Rebellion against constraints and expectations
Recounting of a personal journey and growth
Emotional release through music and lyrics
Simile of life's challenges using driving imagery
Assertion of self-reliance and independence
Metaphor of shedding old skin and moving forward
Repetition of a powerful mantra for emphasis
Acknowledgment of past struggles and pain
Defiant stance against defeat and despair
Inclusion of environmental sounds for immersive experience
Transcripts
βͺβͺβͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺβͺβͺ
βͺ IβM BACK FROM THE DEAD βͺ
βͺ FROM THE BACK OF MY HEAD βͺ
βͺ BEEN GONE AND FACING HORRORS βͺ
βͺ THAT SHOULD NEVER BE SAID βͺ
βͺ THE WRATH AND THE GRIT βͺ
βͺ FROM THE PIT OF DESPAIR βͺ
βͺ BEEN TAKING EVERY WHIP AND WORD IβVE NEVER BEEN SPARED βͺ
βͺ THEY SAY TOMORROWβS NEVER PROMISED, HONEST βͺ
βͺ THEY SAY THE ANGELS ARE AMONG US βͺ
βͺ LOCK ME UP IN A MAZE βͺ
βͺ TURN OUT TURN OUT THE LIGHTS βͺ
βͺ I WAS BORN I WAS RAISED FOR THIS βͺ
βͺ TURN OUT TURN OUT THE LIGHTS βͺ
βͺ LOCK ME UP INSIDE A CAGE βͺ
βͺ JUST THROW AWAY THE KEY, DONβT WORRY BOUT ME βͺ
βͺ I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR βͺ
βͺ THROWING UP MY HANDS βͺ
βͺ PUT IT IN COAST βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES ... βͺ
βͺ LESS MEDICATIONS, LESS MANIFESTATIONS βͺ
βͺ MANTRAS, MEDITATION, THROW IT ALL AWAY βͺ
βͺ ALL THE PLACES IβVE BEEN βͺ
βͺ ALL THE BLOOD THAT IβVE BLED βͺ
βͺ IβVE BEEN BROKEN DOWN AND BEAT UP βͺ
βͺ BUT I STILL GET AHEAD βͺ
βͺ ALL THE FACELESS EMBRACES βͺ
βͺ AND THE TASTELESS TWO FACES βͺ
βͺ KILLED AND RESURRECTED βͺ
βͺ CAUSE IβLL NEVER BE DEAD βͺ
βͺ THEY SAY TOMORROWS NEVER PROMISED, HONEST βͺ
βͺ THEY SAY THAT PIRANHAS ARE AMONG US βͺ
βͺ LOCK ME UP IN A MAZE βͺ
βͺ TURN OUT TURN OUT THE LIGHTS βͺ
βͺ I WAS BORN I WAS RAISED FOR THIS βͺ
βͺ TURN OUT TURN OUT THE LIGHTS βͺ
βͺ LOCK ME UP INSIDE A CAGE βͺ
βͺ JUST THROW AWAY THE KEY, DONβT WORRY BOUT ME βͺ
βͺ I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR βͺ
βͺ THROWING UP MY HANDS βͺ
βͺ PUT IT IN COAST βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES ... βͺ
βͺβͺβͺ
βͺ AND WHEN THE DAY BROKE, BURIED IN VIOLENCE βͺ
βͺ SOMETHING MADE MY MIND UP βͺ
βͺ I WILL SPEND THESE DAYS AS AN ISLAND βͺ
βͺ ALONE AND FAR AWAY βͺ
βͺ LOCK ME UP IN A MAZE βͺ
βͺ TURN OUT TURN OUT THE LIGHTS βͺ
βͺ I WAS BORN I WAS RAISED FOR THIS βͺ
βͺ TURN OUT TURN OUT THE LIGHTS βͺ
βͺ LOCK ME UP INSIDE A CAGE βͺ
βͺ JUST THROW AWAY THE KEY, DONβT WORRY BOUT ME βͺ
βͺ I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR βͺ
βͺ THROWING UP MY HANDS βͺ
βͺ PUT IT IN COAST βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
βͺ (TURN OUT, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS) βͺ
βͺ I COULD DO THIS WITH MY EYES CLOSED βͺ
[STREET AMBIENCE]
[CAR DOOR SLAM]
[MUFFLED MUSIC]
[STREET AMBIENCE]
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