Western Eyes Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Phrogex 

Cover art for Western Eyes lyrics by Portishead

I'm so disappointed to see such little comments on such a BEAUTIFUL song. I LOVE this song so much, I just can't get enough of it. So full of emotional, and reproachful. It reminds me of that song called Waterbaby, in which they collaborated w/ Sneaker Pimps. It also reminded somewhat of an old 1920's song sung at a bar. Beautiful splendid work of her. I love the part at the end, when they put the mysterious, familiar voice of the man at the end. One of my favorites of Beth's!

I agree, like I almost never agree with other people. Its amazing that you mention Waterbaby, I have such a memory attached to that song. I think this song is not truly understood except by western people that know about life outside of the west. Really, if you live in the west, but have traveled long enough, you will see what the lyrics are about. If I am correct, then the song is about the pain felt by a westerner who understand how wrong life can be in the west, as if the soul of a jaded, well traveled, and...