Summer Eyes

In 'Summer Eyes,' Coastal delves into the complexities of love, self-doubt, and the intoxicating allure of a significant other. The song opens with the protagonist being found in a 'void,' a metaphor for a state of emptiness or emotional desolation. The question, 'Are you ever gonna come my way?' suggests a longing for connection and the possibility of a transformative relationship. However, the protagonist's self-doubt is palpable as they admit to never trusting themselves and feeling unworthy of someone as remarkable as the person they are addressing.

The lyrics 'You're leaving me breathless as I try to dissemble' and 'An honest addiction is the gun at my temple' paint a vivid picture of the intense and almost dangerous nature of this attraction. The use of 'dissemble' indicates a struggle to hide true feelings, while 'honest addiction' suggests that the relationship is both irresistible and potentially harmful. The imagery of a gun at the temple underscores the high stakes and emotional turmoil involved. Despite the uncertainty about the future ('I don't know where we're going'), there is a sense of surrender to the moment, encapsulated in the line 'I don't really care at all.'

The chorus, 'I could fall in love with those summer eyes,' serves as the emotional centerpiece of the song. 'Summer eyes' likely symbolize warmth, beauty, and a fleeting, almost ephemeral quality that makes the attraction all the more compelling. The final lines, 'There's a poison in your kiss / That leaves me dying here in front of you,' further emphasize the duality of the relationship—it's both life-giving and destructive. The 'poison' in the kiss suggests that while the love is intoxicating, it also has the power to harm, leaving the protagonist in a vulnerable state.