“X-Ray Eyes” is the fifth track from Guster’s second album Goldfly. Out of the tracks on the album, “X-Ray Eyes” has seen some of the most live performances.
The track showcases the band experimenting with trance-like effects such as flange on their guitars, as well as electronic drum sounds as fea...
[Verse 1: Ryan Miller]
To clear the conscience of who I am
I break the silence, keeps it all in
I've given you everything I wish you knew
I did it for me, I didn't do it for you
[Chorus: Ryan Miller, Ryan Miller & Adam Gardner]
I looked her way with X-ray eyes
And she looked like she was not even there
[Verse 2: Ryan Miller]
Preserving the things that I have kept from you
Didn't give them away, you had asked me to
You're pointing at me and how do I reply?
I smash your fingers and drag you away
[Chorus: Ryan Miller, Ryan Miller & Adam Gardner]
I looked her way with X-ray eyes
And she looked like she was not even there
[Bridge: Ryan Miller, Ryan Miller & Adam Gardner]
I cannot deny that I had planned this
I only gave 'til I was done
Fallen on me, this happy ending
I know I was awake and she was numb
[Outro: Ryan Miller]
But when she started to leave
Finally started to leave
Then she looked like she was not even there
X-Ray Eyes was written by Ryan Miller & Phil Roy.
X-Ray Eyes was produced by Steve Lindsey.
Guster released X-Ray Eyes on Tue Mar 04 1997.