Brandi Carlile - The Eye (Official Video) 

This song got me through the toughest time in my entire life. At a time when I didn't want to be alive (and even, at one point, tried not to be) I was encouraged to see Brandi for free at a local venue. She wasn't big at the time and had very little fame or notoriety. I was really enjoying the concert, then this song came on. It hit me in a way that made me feel unlike I ever had before. All of my pain and my sadness felt so real and so recognized. I felt validated, loved, understood, and moved all at the same time by these three incredible artists. The lyrics of the song itself. The beautiful, haunting melody. I broke down to tears and have been following Brandi and the twins ever since. They changed my life for the better, and it was this song that did it.

When you finally find a new artist to be excited about, find out that they are not even remotely new, and sad that you have missed out for so long.

Sometimes you sit back and wonder how somebody could write something so beautiful.

I have a feeling this is what country music is supposed to sound like.

I love that he's playing her guitar. They live in our town. They are all just great, humble, nice people. And phenomenally talented!

I never do comments, but I feel so compelled to say that THIS is country music. A song not about drinking beer and getting drunk at bars, but a song telling a simple truth every human can relate to.. THANK YOU Brandi for reminding us!

Wow...what a freakin' good song this is... I'm nearly 70 years old and I thought music had died back in the seventies when disco got popular. I pretty much quit listening for over 30 years. Then my son turned me on to this kind of stuff--Americana, folk...whatever...and now I realize that music is better than ever. I hardly ever listen to the old stuff anymore. There's a radio station in my neck of the woods--western North Carolina--that plays Americana all the time, along with blues, old time country, new style bluegrass....WNCW out of Spindale...I've been going nuts discovering all the wonderful music being played these days. Makes old age a hell of a lot more pleasant to deal with...lol...

I cannot watch this without it taking all my attention. I savor ever note, harmony, facial expression, body motion. it's overwhelming.

Brandi Carlile is a gift from God.

Those unfamiliar with Brandi don't understand how hard she's worked for her success or how hard she works for those less fortunate. She's is generous, kind, funny, honest, hard working and awesome gay wife, baptist daughter, talented musician and wonderful mother.

Hate to say it but in years from now this should go down as one of the best songs ever written

I am a Japanese student. Thomas Friedman said about this song in "Thank You for Being Late"(遅刻してくれてありがとう), so I came here to listening to. I think that this is a very good song.

"You can dance in a hurricane, but only if you're standing in the eye." What a line!

I caught my ten year old son, who also loves pop music on the radio, singing this last week. (Of course, I played Brandi for him the week before.) Brandi and the twins are wonderful.

Nearly 11 years later and I still don't get how this woman and her art have not been recognized more. Very few artists have moved my soul, and she is one of them. So happy for her and the twins for taking home all 3 wins!

"I am a sturdy soul" is such a breathtaking lyric.

When you have a soulful voice and powerful lyrics like that, you don't need any gimmicks. Absolutely beautiful!

Take 1- nailed it!

"The Eye" It really breaks my heart To see a dear old friend Go down in the worn old place again Do you know the sound Of a closing door? Have you heard that sound somewhere before? Do you wonder if she knows you anymore? I wrapped your love around me like a chain But I never was afraid that it would die You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye Where did you learn to walk? Where did you learn to run? Away from everything you love Did you think the bottle Would ever ease your pain? Did you think that love’s a foolish game? Did you find someone else to take the blame? I wrapped your love around me like a chain But I never was afraid that it would die You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye I am a sturdy soul And there ain't no shame In lying down in the bed you've made Can you fight the urge to run for another day? You might make it further if you learn to stay I wrapped your love around me like a chain But I never was afraid that it would die You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye

"You might make it further if you learn to stay." Absolutely brilliant.

My sister used to say that every time she heard this song, she thought of me. Looking back, I can see why. I'm glad I was able to come out of that period of my life unscathed and that our relationship got better. Love Brandi Carlile.

I've probably played this vid 50 times in the last year or so....STILL gives me goosebumps, EVERY TIME!

I will never understand why Brandi Carlile has not a thousand Grammys.

So, she breaks through with "What Can I Say?" and people say, "Damn, she's a bright talent with a lot of promise. I wonder if she can live up to it?" Then, she follows up with "Late Morning Lullaby," "The Story," "Josephine," etc. and they're wowed for the temporal moment of a young star flourishing. But that moment can't last. Young stars are fleeting things in this day and age. So when she returns with "That Year," they're a bit taken aback that she's recreated brilliance again. But surely she can't keep it up. Even the most profound creative forces have their ebbs and flows. Then, "That Wasn't Me." How could someone's music continue to become so much richer, so much more beautiful, yet somehow every bit as raw as when we first heard it? Where's the fall-off? It has to be at "Bear Creek," it just has to. What I've just heard in the last 3:48 might be the single finest song Brandi Carlile and the twins have released. For all the words that I've wasted in this mess of a comment, I have only one for "The Eye" - timeless. Timeless.

Easily one of the top 100 songs ever recorded in human history

My brothers in ICU and Brandi is helping me get through the waiting. Love 💘 her

OK. I grew up in the 60s and thought all the good music was over. I hate today's music. BUT THIS IS AWESOME.

What a beautiful song and the harmonies of these three is amazing

YOU MIGHT MAKE IT FURTHER.... IF YOU LEARN TO STAY. damn.

The best thing that has happened to me musically recently is discovering Brandi. What a lady 'The Eye' is very meaningful, she sings with such true feelings and her colleagues are true excellent guitarist so is Brandi. Thank you for such music and continue forever

I was driving from South Dakota back to home Indiana. When this came on the SirusXm coffee house chanel. I love REAL COUNTY MUSIC not so much what they play on the raido. This lady has a great voice id never herd of her before.

Add to bucket list-->see Brandi Carlile perform live. Peace!

"Take One" Nailed it!!

Driving back home from a Springsteen concert, I popped in a new CD that I hadn’t listened to yet, The Firewatcher’s Daughter. When The Eye came on, I played it on repeat 15 times until I knew every word. I HAD to know every word. I was mesmerized. Still am, every time I hear it.

Extraordinary. Read her autobiography. She had a interesting and often tortured life that she honestly shared but ultimately with rewards, including meeting and marrying Catherine Shepherd. I also recommend the audio version which includes some wonderful music following every chapter (representing those times of her life). An album version of those songs would perfect to own. I have listen to and admired Brandi Carlile since she released her first album in 2006.

This my shit right here. Freaking lovvvve this song. Got me through a whole lot, and still does.

I just heard the show on her, on NPR... and I was blown the F away. Her story, her life, her everything... it was just WOW!

I'll never get over how damn good this is.

One of the most underrated artists in the business! Love her!

Jesus Christ almighty those harmonies are out of this world

Brandy Carlile sits in the company of Emmy Lou Harris and Allyson Krause…. Truly genuine Americana

This sing is no joke. I’ve been without booze for 25 years now..I’m very grateful and very blessed. But this song is truth upon truth upon truth. Every time I lose someone from drinking, which unfortunately still happens a lot, I play and listen to this again. It still goes straight to the wound…but…I’m still alive.

this song will always make me cry at every listen

First time hearing this lady... WOW!

The twins have beautiful harmony together like the Everly Brothers did. Being related is a big part of what made them sound great together, and it's what makes these two sound awesome.

Their harmonies are a family's harmonies. So utterly in sinc and tight. I'm so glad she has these beautiful men on either side of her through her life. What a blessing.

Damn. The first time I heard this song it hit me like a ton of bricks. Several months later and its just as powerful. Timeless.

It really breaks my heart To see a dear old friend Go down to the worn out place again Do you know the sound Of a closing door? Have you heard that sound somewhere before? Do you wonder if she knows you anymore? I wrapped your love around me like a chain But I never was afraid that it would die You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye Where did you learn to walk? Where did you learn to run? Away from everything you love Did you think the bottle Would ever ease your pain? Did you think that love’s a foolish game? Did you find someone else to take the blame? I wrapped your love around me like a chain But I never was afraid that it would die You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye I am a sturdy soul And there ain't no shame In lying down in the bed you made Can you fight the urge to run for another day? You might make it further if you learn to stay I wrapped your love around me like a chain But I never was afraid that it would die You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye You can dance in a hurricane But only if you’re standing in the eye

The two guys voices don't override hers but just blends so well too

I've had this song on my playlist for years. But never has it meant as much to me as it does now that I lost my son to addiction last year. 😔 Life will never be the same. Rest easy son. Your momma loves you. Johnathan ♾️ 27

caught the brief moment this was played on ''the Ranch'' within 2 sentences that i heard on the show knew id love & relate to the full song and hunted it down ,,,,not disappointing at all

I'm so addicted to this song! The harmonies make my heart sing.

Timeless

She wanted to achieve that 70’s folk sound and she is SPOT ON.

Lordy! Bout to make me cry!!! How have I never heard of this.

Should have won a Grammy for this one!

I still love this song but it's symbolism has changedd so much....

Authentic real country music. Not the corny "pop country" that is so often played on the airwaves. Love Brandi and her unique artistry.

The world can fall apart during this pandemic, but if you and your loved ones are together and safe, you can dance in the eye of a hurricane!

is it the guy on the left hitting those high notes? because whoever is doing it totally brings the song to a whole new level.

Heard ""The Eye"" for the first time tonight on the Netflix program ""The Ranch"" And I love the song

Holy hell. Hauntingly beautiful.

Those harmoniessssss

I am a sturdy soul... From the Guy Clark school of song writing.. This takes my breath away on so many levels..what a team... The people United will never be defeated Same GOES for a band No EGO because my ego is not my AMIGO... Greetings from Dublin Ireland brother and sisters...they are exceptional...

Saw her and twins perform this at Hyde Park last weekend. Just amazing harmonies.

I fell in love with Brandi when I first heard Pride and Joy. I was stunned then, and have continued to be washed away in emotion with so many songs. Once again my breath has been taken away. The third verse hits hard. I am so happy I was introduced to this music . . . this life. . . this love . . . this mind . . .

Superb ! Brandi deserves all the awards and accolades that come her way! What a beautiful person.

The year Brandi released "The Eye" it was the best song of the year. It is one of the best songs every written. Simply, she was robbed of the grammy, or the accolades, of the applause. The song is magic, the singing is magic. The first time I heard it was watching this video - I was rendered mute. It was that perfect. I would say I'm surprised that the music industry, like the movie industry has all their heads firmly up their a**es, but I'm not. Most of the awards are a joke. They do not honor greatness. They award popularity, and less worthy individuals. One might say it comes down to opinion. And that may be. But at least on this score, my opinion is correct. This was the song of the year. And five years later I still listen and am still wowed.

These three people don't just harmonize in song, but in their life. We can only aspire to the connection they have.

Wow! This song immediately joins the classics: The Eagles 7 Bridges Road, Poco's Crazy Love, and everything Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

no bullshit.......pure talent all three of them.......i hope they get to where they should be !!!!!

I've been going through a really hard time for the last year and a half. I've been wanting to take my life and I'm still a kid. It's been really hard this last month especially but Brandi has been getting me through it. I saw her live when she performed in bethel woods New York and her songs have been there to save me from myself.

I just love this

This is my second favourite song by these amazing artists, but only because I like 'The Joke' so much it brings me to my knees. Extraordinary art.

Perfect harmony just wow.

What a beautiful breathe of fresh air you bring to Country music. I love that you can hear the words and hear the story in your music. So glad I have found you and your music. Love from Australia Brandi 🦋🙏🌻🇦🇺🌹🌅💞

I listened to this song on repeat when I was going through a divorce. It says everything I couldn’t. 💕

When I first listened to this song, I just thought about how cool it was to listen to Brandi and the twins' voice again and that the music was very relaxing and such... but then I decided to look up the lyrics and that's when this song destroyed me. Now I can't listen to it without my eyes tearing up. It just hits me because it talks about something that every single one of us has experienced at least once and yeah, it hurt at the moment, it still hurts right now and it sure will hurt pretty much forever. Thank you guys for digging once more into our souls and connecting us to our feelings, which are what keep us alive.

I saw her last night at the Pink concert. New fan!!! Loved this song.

A voice for the ages, and that's a fact.

I'm in love.with the music that heals Stunning and Remarkable.

I heard this tonight on satellite radio for the first time. Had to come home and listen to it a few more time. Can't believe I've never heard this song before, it's amazing.

Can I just say, for the people commenting that "John Mayer brought me here", thank you John Mayer and please for the rest of you check out her earlier stuff too. Brandi is amazing. A hugely missed underrated artist, who deserves recognition.

Nailed it on the first take! That's how you do an amazing folk ballad! Love this song...

Brandi's voice and talent are only matched by her passion in the way she sings. Great job by the twins too. AWESOME.

This band is the spinal cord of my whole musical existence, I am truly blessed to have found them back in 2009.

jUST AWESOME GUYS!!!!!

"You can dance in a hurricane. But only if you're standing in the eye" This is why I love you guys. So simple, yet so profound. In the dictionary, the definition of harmony should have you guys right there. Pure perfection. Your music takes my breath away. Please come play on Oahu. I NEED to see you guys live. Much love❤💙💚💛💜💟🎵🎶🎤🎼🎻🎹🎷🎺🎸🎧📻

I like the sepia tone of this video. The song itself could have been written long ago, but it has a timeless quality.

"And there ain't no shame In lying down in the bed you made" That got me. The pained peace of accepting of your life, put beautifully into a simple phrase.

Im looking forward for the next spring, when we are gonna live at the countryside. I can imagine me listening this quiet and outstanding music while my little baby girl is playing on the grass.

The Eye And That Wasn't Me are 2 of the most powerful tunes that I LOVE. THANK YOU Brandi

Diese 3 Stimmen sind grandios und die Energie, der Klang, der Text der übermittelt wird wickeln einen ein und hält einen fest.

I can't stop listening to this song. How did I go on with my life without know this amazing artist? Honestly.

The melody, the lyrics, the harmony, just breathtakingly beautiful music 🎶 ❤ 🎶

This song is perfect!!!! It's amazing that Brandi has a very long career and I didn't know about her because the music industry just wants to give us pop artists without talent. I knew about her because at the end of a movie (The Sweet Life) a song from her is played and I loved it so much that I looked for it on Shazam. Since then I keep listening to her wonderful music. Super singer and songwriter; better human being. I love her with all my being. I hope to see her perform live someday.

We’re missing a number of things in this world these days. Honesty, honor, dignity and above all common decency. BC and friends brings us all of that with their amazing, yet simple, pure talent. I am heartened.

Brandi never gets old....So real, so pure, so talented. This girl is right up there with the legends.

The amount of soul that is in this particulary performance can inspire a thousand lifes

I love her . And her beautiful voice . What a beautiful gift we got with this song lyrics n sounds.