robynsdad: @littlespiral had these intriguing lyrics that made me go "hmmm." I poked around with some guitar chords, and after I found some workable ones I picked a soft synth style and it came out sort of Phil Collins-like. It also helped to get a picture in my head as expressed by @elesimo.
you're sending me on an expedition
to see what i can see
look, i would rather just do nothing
and talk philosophically
but I'm supposed to do something more
well OK, but what for?
I tried to chase a vision
But it was just a dead end
now you want me to try again
to see what i can see for you?
I don't see what I see
For just anybody
How will i trust you?
If i give you my vision on demand
I hope you understand
How vulnerable i am
When my sight is your command
i just pray my eyes are in good hands
i just pray my eyes are in good hands
eyeglasses are spy glasses
and my ass is in trouble
Getting intel
for the collective consciousness
And seeing double
Sorry if you hoped for good news
I can't lie when I show my honest views
If i give you my vision on demand
I hope you understand
How vulnerable i am
When my sight is your command
i just pray my eyes are in good hands
i just pray my eyes are in good hands
@elesimo Feb 2022
Oh, wow! I love how you added music to this. I love the chorus, you have a great voice and the melody fits the lyrics perfectly. I really enjoyed listening to this.
@sherrylynnlee Feb 2022
Love this. The haunting delivery match the lyrics so well. Love the title line. Nice work!
@robynmackenzie Feb 2022
Interesting concept in the lyrics, and the vocal processing adds some mysticism. I hear the Phil Collins influence loud and clear. Nice collab!
@mistermann Feb 2022
Very Phil Collins-esque choices on the arrangement and your voice works well with it. “Eyeglasses are spy glasses and my ass is in trouble” is a KILLER couplet.
@berni1954 Feb 2022
Yep, I can see the Phil Collins comparison, musically, but it ends there. The lyrics here are a world away from the drummer boy's attempts on "But Seriously...'
@littlespiral Feb 2022
hey eugene, this is so awesome! thanks for taking these opaque lyrics and giving them life. i love the grittiness of the voice and i can definitely hear the phil collins vibe. amazing job!
@radiobenedetto Feb 2022
I like the underlying beat with the moody atmospheric synth. Great vocal melody and phrasing to match those mysterious lyrics. Enjoyed this!