Eyes on Me
王菲 Lyrics


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Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny in little bar
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night tear with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it to your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Oh,did you ever know?
That I had mine on you
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you
Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure




If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer

Overall Meaning

In "Eyes On Me," 王菲 sings about the experience of being a performer on stage and catching the eye of someone in the audience. When she sings her songs and shares her words with the audience, she wishes that they will be heard and understood. During one performance, she noticed someone smiling at her and wonders if it was real or just her imagination. Throughout the song, she reflects on this person and how they seem to always be there, watching her from the corner of a small bar. As the night comes to an end, she realizes that this might be the last time she sees this person, and she is conflicted about whether or not she wants to see them again.


As the song progresses, 王菲 imagines what it would be like to be with this person. She likes the way they shyly look at her and wonders if they know that she has her eyes on them as well. She describes wanting to be close to this person, feeling their heart beating fast, and whispering to them about how much she loves the way they look at her. She pleads with the person to share their love, pain, and tears with her and promises that she is more than just her dress and her voice. She wants to be the one who is there for them, who can comfort them when they are down.


Overall, "Eyes On Me" is a song about the power of a shared moment between performer and audience member. It presents the idea that true connection and understanding can be found in the briefest of glances or the shyest of smiles. It also speaks to the desire for intimacy and connection that lies beneath the surface of many everyday interactions.


Line by Line Meaning

Whenever sang my songs On the stage, on my own
When I performed my songs alone on stage


Whenever said my words Wishing they would be heard
Whenever I spoke, hoping to be heard


I saw you smiling at me Was it real or just my fantasy
I noticed you smiling at me, but wondered if it was real or just in my imagination


You'd always be there in the corner Of this tiny in little bar
You were always in the corner of this small bar


My last night here for you Same old songs, just once more My last night tear with you? Maybe yes, maybe no
This may be the last night I perform for you, singing the same old songs again. Maybe it's goodbye, maybe not


I kind of liked it to your way How you shyly placed your eyes on me Oh,did you ever know? That I had mine on you
I liked the way you looked at me shyly. Did you know I was looking back at you?


Darling, so there you are With that look on your face As if you're never hurt As if you're never down
My dear, there you are with a strong expression on your face, as if you have never been hurt or down


Shall I be the one for you Who pinches you softly but sure If frown is shown then I will know that you are no dreamer
Can I be the one who gently pinches you to make sure you're real? If you frown, I'll know you're not just a dream


So let me come to you Close as I wanted to be Close enough for me To feel your heart beating fast And stay there as I whisper How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Let me come close to you, close enough to feel your heart beating fast, and whisper about how much I loved how peaceful your eyes were when you looked at me


Did you ever know That I had mine on you
Did you know that I had my eyes on you?


Darling, so share with me Your love if you have enough your tears if you're holding back Or pain if that's what it is
My dear, please share your love, your tears or your pain with me if you have any


How can I let you know I'm more than the dress and the voice Just reach me out then You will know that you're not dreaming
How can I show you that I'm more than just my appearance and voice? Just reach out to me, and you will know that you're not dreaming


Shall I be the one for you Who pinches you softly but sure If frown is shown then I will know that you are no dreamer
Can I be the one who gently pinches you to make sure you're real? If you frown, I'll know you're not just a dream




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@ranmarius

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I used to listen to this song in a radio when I was in grade 12 back in 1999 - 2000 and end up recording it because I fell in love to the song.

Back before I got married, I have always been thinking of the perfect wedding song for my wife, and I couldn't think of one so it was on hold, and I temporary had one wedding song for my wife, called Amazed by Lonestar.

Then recently, I kept hearing my wife's phone ring tone and it clicked back to me like a flashback. I said to myself, that's it, this is my song for her. I met her in a club on my birthday back in 2009. She was one of my sister's friend she brought along, dress in a pretty pink dress. In my world, she stand out more than anyone else. In my eyes, I was the popular guy, but she stand out more than me. She have the same smile as that character Rhinoa, sweet and gentle. "Although, you were always in the corner of the bar, smiling at me shyly.... did you ever know that I had my eye on you". So I had a little birthday liquor courage in me and came up to her. I asked her, why she's sitting in the corner while everyone else are out there having fun, dancing and drinking. She fakely pulls out her phone and said to me, I'm just on the phone, but don't worry I'll join you in a bit. I said okay. Half an hour later, she's still in the corner, so I came back to her and sat beside her and ask her what's wrong? Are you not having fun? It turned out, she didn't know anyone else but my sister, so she was a little shy. So I asked her if she wants to dance, but she told me she have to go soon so maybe next time, with a sweet gentle smile and slight dimple on her cheek. As she leaves the club I watched her in her pretty pink dress. Tall and slim. In that instant, I said to myself, she's the one.

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@Happy_Day.1

Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard

나 혼자 무대에서 내 노래를 부를때면 언제나
내 얘기를 할 때도
그 노래들과 말들이 당신에게 들려지길 바랐어요

I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You’d always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar

당신이 내게 미소 짓고 있는걸 봤죠
실재였을까요? 아니면 환상이었을까요?
당신은 항상 이 작디작은 바의 구석에 와있었죠.

My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no

어젯밤 여기서 당신을 위해
같은 노래들을 다시 한 번 불렀죠
어젯밤 여기 당신도 함께 했나요(왔었나요)?
그럴수도 아닐수도

I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Oh, did you ever know?
That I had mine on you

나는 어쩌면 당신의 방식을 좋아했나봐요
당신이 쑥스러워하며 나를 바라보는 방식을요
그거 아세요?
저도 당신을 바라보고 있었다는걸

Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you’re never hurt
As if you’re never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer

마치 전혀 상처받지 않고
전혀 낙심하지도 않은 것같은
그런 표정을 얼굴에 띄며
당신은 거기 있네요.
내가 당신을 위해 살짝 하지만 확실하게 꼬집는 사람이 될까요?
당신의 얼굴이 찌푸려진다면
난 당신이 꿈속의 존재가 아니라는걸 알게 될 거예요

So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you

내가 원했던 만큼 당신에게 가까이 다가갈게요
당신의 심장이 빠르게 뛰고 있다는걸 내가 느끼기에 충분할만큼 가까이
그리고 내가 당신의 평화로운 눈길을 얼마나 좋아하는지 속삭이며
그렇게 가만히 있을게요
그거아세요?
나도 그런 평화로운 눈길을 당신에게 보내고 있었다는걸.

Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you’re holding back
Or pain if that’s what it is
How can I let you know
I’m more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you’re not dreaming

달링, 나와 나눠요
당신이 넉넉히 가진 사랑
당신이 참고 있는 눈물
또는 있는 그대로의 고통도
내가 차려입은 드레스와 목소리 그 이상이라는걸 어떻게 당신께 알려드릴 수 있을까요?
그냥 내게 손을 내밀어봐요
그러면 당신이 꿈꾸고 있는게 아니란걸 알게 될 거예요



@user-eb9hv3tl2k

Ich habe nie meine Lieder gesungen. 
Auf der Bühne allein habe 
ich meine Worte nie gesagt. Ich 
wünschte, sie würden gehört werden. 
Ich sah dich lächeln. 
War es wahr oder nur meine Fantasie? 
Du warst immer in der Ecke 
dieser winzigen kleinen Bar. 

Meine letzte Nacht für dich. 
Gleiche alte Lieder, nur noch einmal. 
Meine letzte Nacht hier bei dir. 
Vielleicht ja, vielleicht nein, 
ich mochte es irgendwie auf deine Art. 
Wie du schüchtern deine Augen auf mich gerichtet 
hast. Wusstest du jemals, 
dass ich meins auf dich hatte? 

Liebling, also bist du da 
Mit diesem Ausdruck auf deinem Gesicht 
Als ob du nie verletzt wirst 
Als ob du nie down bist 
Soll ich derjenige für dich sein 
, der dich sanft kneift, aber sicher?
Wenn Stirnrunzeln gezeigt 
wird, werde ich wissen, dass Sie kein Träumer sind


Also lass mich zu dir kommen 
Nah, wie ich will 
Nah genug sein für mich, 
um dein Herz schnell schlagen zu lassen 
Und dabei zu bleiben, während ich flüstere 
Wie liebte ich deine friedlichen Augen auf mir 
Wusstest du schon, 
dass ich meins auf dich hatte? 

Liebling, also teile mit mir 
deine Liebe, wenn du genug hast. 
Deine Tränen, wenn du dich zurückhältst, 
oder Schmerzen, wenn es das ist. 
Wie kann ich dir sagen, dass 
ich mehr bin als das Kleid und die Stimme? 
Raus mit mir, dann 
wirst du wissen, dass du 

Liebling nicht träumst , also bist du 
mit diesem Ausdruck auf deinem Gesicht, 
als ob du niemals verletzt wirst, 
als ob du niemals niedergeschlagen bist. 
Soll ich derjenige für dich sein



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