Green Eyes

Arlo Parks * Track #7 On Collapsed in Sunbeams (Deluxe)

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Green Eyes by Arlo Parks

Release Date

Tue Oct 20 2020

Performed by

Arlo Parks

Produced by

Gianluca Buccellati

Writed by

Clairo & Gianluca Buccellati & Arlo Parks & Alessandro Buccellati

About

In “Green Eyes,” Arlo reflects on a relationship she had with a girl. She highlights the struggles of the queer experience, and cites the stress of homophobia from the public as well as from her partner’s parents as a reason for the relationship ending so quickly.

Arlo has stated to NME that Green...

Green Eyes Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Summer in my eyelids, eatin' rice and beans
Paintin' Kaia's bedroom, think she wanted green
But the weather puts you on my mind
Dragonfruit and peaches in the wine
Kissin' circles underneath your eyes

[Pre-Chorus]
Of course I know why we lasted two months
Could not hold my hand in public
Felt their eyes judgin' our love and baying' for blood
I could never blame you darlin' (Oh, oh, oh, oh)

[Chorus]
Some of these folks wanna make you cry
But you gotta trust how you feel insi-i-i-ide
And shine, and shi-ine, yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 2]
I wish that your parents had been kinder to you
They made you hate what you were out of habit
Remember when they caught us makin' out after school
Your dad said he felt like he'd lost you

[Pre-Chorus]
So I know why we lasted two months
Could not hold my hand in public
Felt their eyes judgin' our love and baying' for blood
I could never blame you darlin' (Oh, oh, oh, oh)

[Chorus]
Some of these folks wanna make you cry (Oh, oh)
But you gotta trust how you feel insi-i-i-ide
And shine, and shi-ine, yeah, yeah, yeah
Some of these folks wanna make you cry (Oh, oh)
But you gotta trust how you feel insi-i-i-ide (Oh, oh, oh)
And shine (Oh, oh), and shi-ine (Oh, oh), yeah, yeah, yeah

[Outro]
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo-doo

Green Eyes Q&A

Who wrote Green Eyes's ?

Green Eyes was written by Clairo & Gianluca Buccellati & Arlo Parks & Alessandro Buccellati.

Who produced Green Eyes's ?

Green Eyes was produced by Gianluca Buccellati.

When did Arlo Parks release Green Eyes?

Arlo Parks released Green Eyes on Tue Oct 20 2020.

What did Arlo Parks say about "Green Eyes"?

This is a song about self-discovery, self-acceptance and adolescence. It is supposed to uplift and comfort those going through hard times.

What have the artists said about the song?

I was really inspired by Frank Ocean here—particularly “Futura Free” [from 2016’s Blonde]. I was also listening to Moon Safari by Air, Stereolab, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Tirzah, Beach House and a lot of that dreamy, nostalgic pop music that I love. It was important that the instrumental carry a wa...

Is there a live performance of this song?

Yes, Arlo Parks performed “Green Eyes” for a video with Blogothèque, as well as “Hurt,” another track on the album:

What has Parks said about working with Clairo on the track?

It was lovely, she’s a gem, a really, sincerely kind human being with the most encyclopaedic music knowledge ever. The collaboration was super organic, we were just honest fans of each other, and I think she added something very tender to the song. Her first few Soundcloud demos inspired me a lot wh...

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