Discover the Quiet Power of Optimism in Linebug’s In Other Peoples Eyes

Linebug’s latest single, In Other Peoples’ Eyes, feels like a quiet conversation that gradually unfolds—a gentle, soulful tune that sways between delicate piano notes and soft drumbeats.

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It’s almost as though you’re floating through the melody, while the lyrics do all the heavy lifting, telling a story that’s as much about place as it is about people.

The duo, comprised of singer-songwriter Line Bøgh and visual artist Christian Gundtoft, never shy away from making you think a little deeper, and this track is no exception.

Weisswasser, the town that inspired the song, might seem as though it’s stuck in the shadow of its past—decay, struggle, hardship.

But Linebug sees something else: a flame of optimism burning in the hearts of the people, what they call “Feuerseele”—a spirit that refuses to let the town be defined by its challenges.

The song opens gently, with delicate keys and drums creating a serene backdrop.

Then there’s Line’s voice—so tender it’s almost a whisper at times—guiding you through the streets of Weisswasser, where the optimism of a few shines brighter than the town’s darker history.

It’s not just music; it’s a love letter to resilience, to the idea that even in the smallest, forgotten places, hope still flickers.

There’s something deeply human about this track.

The lyrics reflect that, especially with lines like, “Some say when you catch a ray of sunshine / You become a source of light / Which is reflected in the tear stains.”

You can’t help but feel the weight of those words, and yet they don’t drag you down.

Instead, they lift you up, as if inviting you to see the beauty hidden beneath the surface.

The video for In Other Peoples’ Eyes complements the song perfectly, showing how optimism—just like music—can spread through a town, slowly but surely changing the way people see themselves and the place they call home.

It’s as if Linebug is telling us: stay open to the good, no matter how small it seems.

Musically, it’s a slow burn—one of those songs that doesn’t rush. And why should it?

It knows exactly where it’s going, taking its time to guide you through the experience.

The drums are soft, more like a heartbeat in the background, and the melody…well, it sticks with you long after the song fades.

You might find yourself humming it without even realising.

In Other Peoples’ Eyes is a reminder that the stories we choose to tell shape not just our own identities but also the identity of the places we live.

And in a world that so often dwells on the negative, Linebug is here to show us that there’s still plenty of light to be found—if we’re willing to look for it.