The Eye Lyrics
It really breaks my heart to see a dear old friend
Go down to the worn-out place again
Do you know the sound of a closing door?
Have you heard that sound somewhere before?
Do you wonder if she knows you anymore?
[Chorus]
I wrapped your love around me like a chain
But I never was afraid that it would die
You can dance in a hurricane
But only if you're standing in the eye
[Verse 2]
Where did you learn to walk?
Where did you learn to run away from everything you love?
Did you think the bottle would ever ease your pain?
Did you think that love's a foolish game?
Did you find someone else to take the blame?
[Chorus]
I wrapped your love around me like a chain
But I never was afraid that it would die
You can dance in a hurricane
But only if you're standing in the eye
You can dance in a hurricane
But only if you're standing in the eye
I am a sturdy soul and there ain't no shame
In lying down in the bed you made
Can you fight the urge to run for another day?
You might make it further, if you learn to stay
[Chorus]
I wrapped your love around me like a chain
But I never was afraid that it would die
You can dance in a hurricane
But only if you're standing in the eye
You can dance in a hurricane
But only if you're standing in the eye
About
This song was written by Tim Hanseroth. In an interview with Mary Lucia of 89.3 The Current, Brandi Carlile said, “It’s my favorite song on the album, probably my favorite song ever.”
Brandi chooses to perform the song in order to highlight how she and Tim and Phil Hanseroth are all equally members of their band. Brandi believes that there is no true frontman to the band that is “Brandi Carlile”, because they wouldn’t be what they are without either one of the twins. This song’s tight three-part harmony perfectly demonstrates how integral each voice is to their music, and how they are able to create something beautiful between the three of them.
According to an interview with NPR, they are financially equal members as well: “Carlile and the Hanseroths signed their record deal as three equal partners, and split everything evenly.” The Eye is a great representation of this musical partnership.
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