Tired Eyes

The Story Behind The Song 

I wrote this song for an important person in my life, and I want it to be a comfort to those who feel  isolated and unheard. 

 The lyrical content of the song shifts in tone between each section. The verses are discouraging; they focus on the adverse events that lead to someone feeling defeated. However, the choruses are more positive, and revolve around the support one wants to give to another during a difficult time. I think that recognizing someone else's hardships is essential when providing compassion and dependability. 

The production of this song is stripped back with the intent to create an intimate setting, in order to match the vulnerable content. A grand gesture isn't always necessary to make someone feel cared for, and I wanted to portray that by making this song  authentic, not exaggerated. 

Credits   

Performed by Ren McLean   

Lyrics and Music by Lauren McLean   

Co-Produced by Ren McLean and Johnny Cummings  

Mixed and Mastered by Sam Polizzi

Tired Eyes: Music, Lyrics and Sound Recording are © 2022, All Rights Reserved. 

Lyrics

Keep your tired eyes on me 

Don't look back with hope that they'll see 

Their atmosphere is impossible to breathe 

'Cause your lungs are filled with their apathy 

You're worn out from their schemes

Silence broken by their screams 

I wish you had the tools to break free 

But they caged your mind and swallowed the key 

I will be the fire when you're cold 

I will be the rain to calm your soul 

When nightmares come to play 

I'll be one heartbeat away 

To bring you back home 

Keep your famished eyes on me 

Don't trust the sight of the sickeningly sweet 

They said together we'll find a glorious feast 

But blindly led you to the belly of a beast 

I will be the river to your thirst 

Take a piece of me it does not hurt

And if there's too much weight 

We can always share the plate 

You don't have to carry it alone 

Let me be your home