Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: psych-rock
Song Meaning of “Eye Pattern Blindness” by Pond
‘Eye Pattern Blindness’ by Pond captures the difficulty of rising above an oppressive system, and the courage it takes to create resistance. It speaks to the hopeless situation that many struggling in today’s world often feel as they try to break free from the oppressive bonds of tyranny and greed.
The song opens with an ominous atmosphere, almost like the beginning of a storm. The lyrics “Tongue tied, I’m too deaf to hear / A preface to a raging wave” reference the powerlessness of those seeking change and how this powerlessness can be so overwhelming it can feel like the silence just before the storm.
The chorus of the song reveals the protagonist’s determination to resist, as they plead “Let us shine with brave colors”. With this phrase, Pond seem to suggest that those who fight for liberation and justice will coat the oppressive system with a proud coat of defiance.
Throughout the song, there is a hint of fatigue and exhaustion as Pond sing “We can only take so much… this world is going to break us”. Despite the sense of despair, they continue to push for what they believe in, reclaiming their power with each lyric they sing.
The song ends on a hopeful note. Singing passionately that “we will write a new story”, Pond offer a reminder that, with resilience and courage, we can create a better future for us all.