I've said before, months ago actually, how "The Eyes" was born over 100 year ago, and what it has become to mean now is very different. The song today, at least my interpretation, is a challenge to every student and alumnus to strive to be the best and give everything they do their best effort to achieve and surpass the expectation of the ultimate goal whatever that goal may be. Over the years, I've had many employers tell me that my performance, experience and achievements were impressive or outstanding. But doesn't "The Eyes" remind us that is the expectation from us as alumni and not just an "it'll do" or "good enough to get by" type of attitude and performance? The song has, at least to this old Longhorn, been a reminder and a challenge to give my absolute best in every facet of life, to honor the University, and those who came before and those who will come after. So, yes, the song arguably was born with racist overtones when first sung, but does it maintain and promote such views now? Just my view, but I think not. At some point, we must stop living in the past.
Last edited: Oct 22, 2020