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Wide Eyed

The Junior Varsity · 2005

41 min · 11 tracks · emo

Melodic emo anthems blend introspective lyrics with vibrant instrumentation, capturing youthful exuberance and vulnerability.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Get Comfortable — As the opening track, it sets a dynamic tone with infectious melodies and a lyrical theme of seeking solace amidst chaos.
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    Everyone's Got Something They're Running Out Of — This track encapsulates the band's introspective style, exploring themes of urgency and self-awareness through catchy hooks.
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    If You Could Paint Your Own Vacation Where Would You Go? — The song combines vivid imagery with emotional depth, inviting listeners to reflect on aspirations and escape through its upbeat rhythm.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • I Said I Try

    The bridge features a poignant shift in perspective where the singer directly confronts their own failures in relationships.

    This structure reveals vulnerability by breaking away from storytelling into a personal admission, heightening emotional connection.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Get Comfortable 3:44
  • 2 Everyone's Got Something They're Running Out Of 2:40
  • 3 Mad for Medusa 2:37
  • 4 I'm Home, Hooray! 3:00
  • 5 If You Could Paint Your Own Vacation Where Would You Go? 3:59
  • 6 Do You Mind? 3:32
  • 7 When We Meet Aliens... 3:35
  • 8 I Said I Try 4:20
  • 9 If It Hurts You 4:22
  • 10 What It Meant to Be Clean 3:42
  • 11 Saltwater Fountain 5:38

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