Naked Eye
Luscious Jackson
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it's not a choice i tried to make it's not a thought i couldn't take something told me it was time to give you yours and leave me mine my vision started to be clear i watched the sunlight coming near i knew the day i knew the night i knew i could regain my sight and it feels alright and it feels alright with my naked eye i saw all the falling rain coming down on me with my naked eye i saw all if i said it all i could see last night i came into your home to break some ice and throw some stones i asked if we could be alone i had some troubles of my own knew i had to say goodbye to all the old things held inside if i let the moment fly i knew they'd all be magnified and it feels alright and it feels alright with my naked eye i saw all the falling rain coming down on me with my naked eye i saw all if i said it all i could see with my naked eye i saw all the falling rain coming down on me with my naked eye i saw all if i said it all i could see came around after dark you are nothing but a lark know i snuck in like a narc i knew i had to leave my mark wanted to be satisfied i tried to be dignified wearing nothing is divine naked is a state of mind and it feels alright and it feels alright with my naked eye i saw all the falling rain coming down on me with my naked eye i saw all if i said it all i could see it feels alright it feels alright it feels alright it feels alright it feels alright it feels alright it feels alright it feels alright
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Written by: JILL CUNNIFF
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14 facts about this song
Album Foundation"Naked Eye" is a song off the album "Fever In Fever Out" by Luscoidus Jackson, which is the band's second studio album.
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Release TimingThe song was released in 1996, making it over two decades old and part of the 90s alternative rock scene.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was Luscious Jackson's most successful single in terms of chart performance. It reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was in the top 10 of the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by renowned photographer Mark Seliger and Fred Woodward, who are known for their work with Rolling Stone magazine.
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Album ProducerThe album "Fever In Fever Out," which features "Naked Eye," was produced by Daniel Lanois, who is known for his work with U2 and Peter Gabriel.
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Genre Classification"Naked Eye" and the music of Luscious Jackson in general can be classified under alternative rock, fusing elements of punk, funk, rock, and soul.
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Lyric AuthorsThe song was written by all four members of Luscious Jackson, which includes Jill Cunniff, Gabby Glaser, Vivian Trimble, and Kate Schellenbach.
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Signature Song"Naked Eye" has become something of a signature song for the band due to its popularity and radio play.
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Breakup and ReunionDespite the success of "Naked Eye," Luscious Jackson broke up in 2000. However, they reunited in 2011 and have since released new music.
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Album Success"Fever In Fever Out" did not just find success through "Naked Eye." The album was eventually certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying sales of over 500,000+ copies.
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Cinematic Presence"Naked Eye" has also been included in a number of film soundtracks, including "The Truth About Cats & Dogs," "Enough Said," and "Clueless."
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Band FormationLuscious Jackson was formed in New York in 1991 and named after former Philadelphia 76ers player Lucious Jackson. Their biggest mainstream success, "Naked Eye," came five years later.
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Band CollaborationInterestingly, the drummer of Luscious Jackson, Kate Schellenbach, was a former member of Beastie Boys, another prominent alternative rock band. Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz co-produced Luscious Jackson's debut EP, "In Search of Manny".
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Farewell SongThe song "Naked Eye" was performed by Luscious Jackson on "Late Show with David Letterman" on their 'farewell performance' before their breakup in 2000.
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