The Eye Color Ballad

By Naethan Apollo

On Hello World

Released on July 20, 2022

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[Intro]

Hello, what's wrong?

Ah, nothing, no, it's stupid

You wouldn't really—

Nah, you're good man, go ahead

It's just that blue-eyed people get all of the good compliments

And I have brown eyes

I don't really get any—


[Verse 1]

Your eyes are like dirt (Dirt?)

Hold on, I mean that as a compliment

'Cause dirt's the source of food and life

In every single continent

They sparkle like topaz

The stars could never parallel

They look so sweet

Like coffee filled with caramel

That's pretty sweet

And like the autumn leaves

That fall from all the trees

The colors in your eyes

Aren't as loved as they ought to be

The warmth inside of them

Matches the heart inside of me

It's like it's meant to be (Wow!)


[Break]

See, brown eyes can be beautiful too

It's all about loving truly what was given to you

But, I'm sure you want to know if I can do it

If I'm able, what would I say if they were hazel?


[Verse 2]

Your eyes have a little bit of everything

Well, yeah, obviously

And I'd rather have a jack of all

Than a master of one

Your eyes hold true surprise

A single color's no fun

They are second to none

And they dance in the sun

And the one thing I remember

About eyes like yours

Is I can go sifting through them

Every time I'm bored

To find nuggets of gold

Like in the California rivers

If you ever need a gift

A hazel eye is going to deliver


[Break]

Woah, shivers

Those eyes are winners too

It's almost like your eyes are something

Unique just to you

But I know your mind is wandering

As you become serene

What would I say if they were green?


[Verse 3]

Your eyes shine like emeralds in the light (Yeah?)

They resemble lovely sights (Of?)

Fireflies glowing bright

And warming up the night (Aw)

An attempt to match their vibrance

Is a fail on every try

With eyes like four-leaf clovers

Know that luck is by your side

Because the odds of having eyes

With Mother Nature's favorite color

Is a feat that's so rare

You'd be shocked to find another

So whenever you think green is super icky, or it sucks

Just remember that in nature

It's a healthy sign of love


[Break]

See? Duh, every eye has magic

Hidden in the iris that's woven tight like fabric

Of course, you're not convinced yet

You must know what I'd do

What would I say if they were blue?


[Verse 4]

Your eyes are like diamonds (That's cheesy)

You're right, that's easy

And comparing to the sky or ocean waves

Would feel like cheating

'Cause your eyes are so much more than that

There must be deeper meaning

'Cause your gaze feels like a home

I could stay without ever leaving

They are calm but bold, warm but cold

With little flecks of green

And maybe little flecks of gold

They are windows to the soul

And your soul is something special

See, your eyes are just a glimpse

Of the beauty inside your vessel


[Break]

Wow, and true beauty there is

Found outside and from beauty within

And you don't even have to ask

How I think I would react

If your eyes were so dark they looked black


[Verse 5]

Your eyes are like the boldest of obsidian (Like the rock?)

No, like the glass from a volcano

That could blow you to oblivion

It's like one in a million

Now you're basking in the glory

Your eyes are pools of ink

That could tell like a thousand stories

Your eyes aren't empty

That's far from the truth

Space looks empty too

Until you get a better view

The night is in your eyes

The universe is part of you

If only you could see yourself

How other people do


[Break]

Phew, I won't lie

What a crazy journey

But it isn't finished yet

There's still a color that's yearning

So join me in this moment

There's no need for more delay

What would I say if they were gray?


[Verse 6]

Your eyes remind me of the moon (No way)

It's true! They're the light inside the dark

And change the tide when they're in view

The dark being the world

The tide being my mood

Your eyes blow me away

Like hurricanes and monsoons

I knew the moment

That I met your gaze of steel

That your eyes were holding stories

That may never be revealed

They are fierce at first

And you may think that's not ideal

But I hope you come to learn

The comfort that you make others feel


[Outro]

Hooray! I think we're finally done

A simple song for every eye

That's shining in the sun

Even after this, I'm sure

I've probably missed a few

But I hope by now we've learned

That the beauty's inside of you