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Artist/Band: Devendra Banhart
Lyrics for Song: Insect Eyes
Lyrics for Album: Rejoicing in the Hands [2004]



And each strand of her hair is really insect eyes

And each hole in her tongue is always occupied

By the milk of the sun



And each hair on her head is fields of gold wheat

And i'm lying on my back

And i'm falling asleep

Mm hmm hmm hmm



And each lash in her eye in really white roots

And each line in her skin is really red roots

Mm hmm hmm hmm



And the neck her head's on is a tunnel of dawn

But darkness will come

But darkness will come

For sure, it's gonna come



And the breast on her chest is where i take my rest

Is where i have my fun

Is where i have my fun

Mm hmm hmm hmm



And the one long red nail that shoots from her toe

Is tickling my blood

And shifting its flow

Mm hmm hmm hmm



And each strand of her hair is really insect eyes

And each hole in her tongue is always occupied

By the milk of the sun



And i'm always late, 'ways late

And i'm always late

Yeah, i'm always late

Yeah, i'm always late



Ah ah ah ah...



And your black two lips of time

And your black two lips of time

And yours hand rejoice in mine



Ah ah ah ah...



And that seed, it grows all day

And that seed, it grows all night

And our veins are intertwined



Ah ah ah ah...


Insect Eyes

Devendra Banhart's "Insect Eyes" serves as a quintessential example of his early indie-folk and shoegaze-infused style, appearing on the 2004 album *Rejoicing in the Hands*. The track showcases Banhart's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a breathy, intimate tone that often blends with layered, reverb-drenched guitars and atmospheric textures. Released during a pivotal period in his career, the recording reflects the lo-fi aesthetic and introspective mood that defined his work in the mid-2000s. The song captures a sense of quiet observation and melancholy, typical of Banhart's ability to transform simple melodies into emotionally resonant pieces. It remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his unique approach to blending folk instrumentation with experimental soundscapes.


Album Lyrics: Rejoicing in the Hands [2004]


Devendra Banhart
"Rejoicing in the Hands [2004]"


1. A Sight to Behold
2. Autumn's Child
3. Dogs They Make Up the Dark
4. Fall
5. Insect Eyes
6. Poughkeepsie
7. Rejoicing In the Hands
8. See Saw
9. The Body Breaks
10. There Was Sun
11. This Beard is for Siobhan
12. This Is the Way
13. Todo los Dolores
14. When the Sun Shone on Vetiver
15. Will Is My Friend