It's the Beat, Stoopid...If You Are a Guy

Open My Eyes - The Nazz

Underneath your gaze I was found in
The haze I'm wandering around in
I am lost in the dark of my own room
And I can't see a thing but the fire in your eyes

Clear my eyes, make me wise
Or is all I believe in lies
I don't know when or where to go
And I can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes

I've been told by some you'll forget me
The thought doesn't upset me
I am blind to whatever they're saying
And all I can see is the fire in your eyes

Clear my eyes, make me wise
Or is all I believe in lies
I really don't know when or where to go
And I can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
Can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
Can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
Can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes

Can't believe that it's on your mind
To leave me behind

Clear my eyes, make me wise
Or is all I believe in lies
I really don't know when or where to go
And I can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
Can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
Can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
Can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
Can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes

Oh my eyes
Oh my eyes
Oh my eyes

Not what I'd consider a happy tune. Rather dark and a bit disturbing.

And yet to me, it is a dance tune?

There is a driving bass line and the drums are just pushing me forward. I cannot help but smile.

I find I am drawn by the window dressing to the message and completely ignoring the lyrics. This happens all the time.

Is it a male thing? To ignore content and stare at the package?

My female friends, I am guessing would probably rate lyrical content higher than the music itself. Would allow for a less than perfect composition if the words had deep, personal meaning.

Males are said to be shallow...is this proof?

Obviously it does not ring as truth 100% of the time. There are many songs in which the words have far more for me than the music.

Some of those songs are for me anchors to memories and not deep lyrics at all.
'Jesus Just Left Chicago' is a perfect example. I think of my father.

Or the Stones 'Wild Horses.'

Just as often the lyrics do resonate deeply within me.

'Southern Cross' can make me weep. The music is not all that great. But the harmonies with Stills and Nash are chill inspiring. 

And the words - how I fooled myself for a long, long time and gave up what was important to me for someone that didn't see the gesture.

Since I am 51% or more male (the aftermath of midlife?) I can see how each side of me reacts in a different way.

I do suspect a sexual component in our listening. Perhaps it is only a part of humanity and the isolation we have to live with. To be able to share anything with another is a blessing and a joy, no matter why.