Larry Stewart left Restless Heart in late 1991 after the group released the compilation "The Best of Restless Heart." The group then became a quartet and released "Big Iron Horses" in 1992 shortly after which Dave Innis left the group. The group released "Matters of the Heart" in 1994 before splitting up. In 1998, a reunited Restless Heart (minus Innis) recorded three new songs for a Greatest Hits album and then toured with Vince Gill for about a year.
In 2003, all five members reunited and recorded the album "Still Restless" for Koch Nashville in 2004. The record label closed in early 2005 leaving the group without a label. They are still touring and released a live album through their website in August 2007.
Bluest Eyes in Texas
Restless Heart Lyrics
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And in the rear view mirror I watched it go
I can still see the wind in her golden hair
I close my eyes for a moment, I'm still here
The bluest eyes in Texas
Are haunting me tonight
Like the stars that fill
Her memory fills my mind
(Where did I go wrong)
Did I wait too long
Or can I make it right
The bluest eyes in Texas
Are haunting me tonight
Another town, another hotel room
Another dream that ended way too soon
Left me lonely way before the dawn
Searching for the strength to carry on
The bluest eyes in Texas
Are haunting me tonight
Like the stars that fill
The midnight sky
Her memory fills my mind
(Where did I go wrong)
Did I wait too long
Or can I make it right
The bluest eyes in Texas
Are haunting me tonight
For every heart you break
You pay a price
But I can't forget the tears
In her blue eyes
The bluest eyes in Texas
Are haunting me tonight
Like the stars that fill
The midnight sky
Her memory fills my mind
(Where did I go wrong)
Did I wait too long
How can I make it right
The bluest eyes in Texas
Are haunting me tonight
The bluest eyes in Texas
Are haunting me tonight
In Restless Heart's song The Bluest Eyes In Texas, the lyrics convey a strong sense of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer is driving away from Texas at sunset, with the memory of his former love still deeply ingrained in his mind. The lines "I can still see the wind in her golden hair / I close my eyes for a moment, I'm still here" illustrate this vividly. Despite the physical distance between them, the memory of her "bluest eyes in Texas" continues to haunt him.
The second verse introduces the idea that this has happened before, with the singer in another hotel room, another town, another dream, searching for the strength to carry on. The line "For every heart you break, you pay a price / But I can't forget the tears in her blue eyes" shows that he realizes the cost of his actions and is grappling with his own guilt. Overall, the lyrics of The Bluest Eyes In Texas are a poignant reflection on lost love, regret, and the difficulty of moving on from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
The lonesome Texas sun was setting low
As evening approached in Texas, the sun was setting and the singer was feeling lonely.
And in the rear view mirror I watched it go
In the singer's rear view mirror, they saw the sun setting and disappearing, signifying the end of something.
I can still see the wind in her golden hair
The singer remembers the wind blowing through the hair of someone they cared about deeply.
I close my eyes for a moment, I'm still here
By closing their eyes, the artist can still picture the person and feel their presence.
The bluest eyes in Texas
The person the artist is thinking of had the bluest eyes in Texas.
Are haunting me tonight
The memories of the person's eyes are causing the singer to feel haunted and unsettled.
Like the stars that fill
The haunting feeling the singer experiences is compared to the overwhelming number of stars in the night sky.
The midnight sky
The reference to the midnight sky reinforces the idea of darkness and mystery surrounding the memories of this person.
Her memory fills my mind
The artist cannot stop thinking about the person, and their presence seems to fill their mind completely.
(Where did I go wrong)
The artist is questioning their actions or choices that may have led to the end of their relationship with the person.
Did I wait too long
The singer wonders if they missed their chance with the person by waiting too long to take action.
Or can I make it right
Despite their doubts and questions, the artist still holds out hope that they can fix their relationship with the person.
Another town, another hotel room
The singer is traveling and living in new places, but their thoughts are still consumed by memories of the person they miss.
Another dream that ended way too soon
The singer has experienced disappointment and heartbreak before, with their previous dreams of love coming to an end sooner than expected.
Left me lonely way before the dawn
The singer is feeling lonely even before the sun rises, indicating their pain and longing for the person runs deep.
Searching for the strength to carry on
Despite their sadness and loneliness, the artist is actively trying to find the strength to move forward and carry on with their life.
For every heart you break
The artist acknowledges that breaking someone's heart comes with its own price and consequences.
You pay a price
The act of breaking someone's heart results in consequences for the person who caused the heartbreak.
But I can't forget the tears
Despite understanding the consequences of heartbreak, the singer cannot forget the pain and sadness that the person experienced as a result of their actions.
In her blue eyes
The color of the person's eyes is emphasized again, and the tears they cried are specifically mentioned to convey a sense of hurt and emotion.
How can I make it right
The artist continues to question how they can make things right and fix their relationship with the person.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: DAVE ROBBINS, TIM J. DUBOIS, VAN WESLEY STEPHENSON
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@dalefeatherston8705
That's what real country music used to sound like.
@thehaunted8055
Timeless music
@robertdugas3575
Had a girlfriend back in the 80's . Blonde hair and the most beautiful blue eyes. I will never forget her walking away crying when we broke up. Every time I hear this song I think of her .
@monicanolan2211
Shortly after getting engaged to one boyfriend I found out that he was dying of a brain tumour. Shortly before he died he told my best friend to play this song for me. This song always makes me cry.
@davidrowland5476
Bless ur heart ❤️
@larryhackleman2093
God bless you. ❤
@georgiapeach3556
May you find peace and love during this time of sorrow
@thomasspoerli4659
Such a sad story....
A never ending love story...
Best regards from a swiss citizen, of swiss and german origins.
Excuse me for my poor english, I' m a french talking guy...
@theofficialacademy7594
This response made me cry. I am so sorry.😢. This is one of my favorite songs. God Bless.
@wesbaumguardner8829
Most underrated country band ever. Everything they did was badass. And I am not even much of a country fan.