Eyeless

Bring Me The Horizon's song 'Eyeless' delves deep into the chaotic and tormented psyche of an individual grappling with inner demons and existential angst. The opening lines, 'Insane - am I the only motherfucker with a brain? I'm hearing voices but all they do is complain,' set the tone for a narrative filled with frustration and mental turmoil. The protagonist feels isolated in their struggle, questioning their sanity and the incessant negativity that plagues their mind. This sense of isolation is further emphasized by the repeated line, 'You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes,' suggesting that true understanding or perception is unattainable without a specific, perhaps unattainable, perspective.

The song also explores themes of identity and legacy, particularly in the lines, 'I am my father's son, 'cause he's a phantom, a mystery and that leaves me nothing!' Here, the protagonist grapples with the shadow of their father, a figure who is both absent and enigmatic, leaving a void in their sense of self. This absence contributes to the protagonist's feelings of worthlessness and despair, as they question their own existence and contemplate the idea of death: 'How many times have you wanted to die? It's too late for me - all you have to do is get rid of me.'

Throughout the song, there is a recurring motif of perception and reality, encapsulated in the refrain, 'It's all in your head.' This line blurs the line between what is real and what is imagined, highlighting the protagonist's struggle to distinguish between the two. The aggressive and confrontational tone of the lyrics, especially in lines like 'Who the fuck are you? Fuck you! Better suck it up 'cause you bled through,' reflects a deep-seated anger and a desire to push others away as a means of self-preservation. The song concludes with a sense of defiance and a plea for recognition, as seen in the repeated demand to 'Look me in my brand new eye,' symbolizing a desire for validation and acknowledgment of their pain and transformation.