Abbacadabra are an Almighty Records Ltd signed group that re-record Abba so… Read Full Bio ↴Abbacadabra are an Almighty Records Ltd signed group that re-record Abba songs with a modern dance twist.

With their covers having been mainly released in the 90s, their music has featured in UK Channel 4's hit series - Queer As Folk. A two series drama about a group of friends living in the Manchester gay scene.

Angel Eyes
Abbacadabra Lyrics

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Ah-ha-ha, ah-aaaah
Ah-ha-ha, ah-aaaah
Ah-ha-ha, keep thinking 'bout his angeleyes
I keep thinking, a-aaah

Last night I was taking a walk along the river
And I saw him together with a young girl
And the look that he gave made me shiver

'Cause he always used to look at me that way
And I thought maybe I should walk right up to her and say
Ah-ha-ha, it's a game he likes to play

Look into his angeleyes
One look and you're hypnotized
He'll take your heart and you must pay the price
Look into his angeleyes
You'll think you're in paradise
And one day you'll find out he wears a disguise
Don't look too deep into those angeleyes
Oh no no no no

Ah-ha-ha, ah-aaaah
Ah-ha-ha, ah-aaaah
Ah-ha-ha, keep thinking 'bout his angeleyes
I keep thinking, a-aaah

Sometimes when I'm lonely I sit and think about him
And it hurts to remember all the good times
When I thought I could never live without him
And I wonder does it have to be the same
Every time when I see him, will it bring back all the pain?
Ah-ha-ha, how can I forget that name?

Look into his angeleyes
One look and you're hypnotized
He'll take your heart and you must pay the price
Look into his angeleyes
You'll think you're in paradise
And one day you'll find out he wears a disguise
Don't look too deep into his angeleyes
Crazy 'bout his angeleyes
Angeleyes
He took my heart and now I pay the price
Look into his angeleyes
You'll think you're in paradise
And one day you'll find out he wears a disguise
Don't look too deep into those angeleyes
Oh no no no no

Ah-ha-ha, ah-aaaah
Ah-ha-ha, ah-aaaah

Ah-ha-ha, keep thinking, ah-aaaah
Keep thinking 'bout his angeleyes

Ah-ha-ha, keep thinking, ah-aaaah
Keep thinking, I had to pay the price [Repeat until fade]

Overall Meaning

In Abbacadabra's "Angel Eyes," the singer is struggling to move on from a former lover. She sees him with another woman and feels a pang of jealousy, remembering the way he used to look at her with the same intensity. She warns the listener not to fall for his "angeleyes" because they will "hypnotize" and "take your heart" with a price to be paid. She reflects on the pain and memories associated with this man, but despite it all, she can't seem to take her mind off his "angeleyes."

The song speaks to the power of one's physical appearance and charisma, which can be used to manipulate and control others. It also highlights the difficulty of moving on from someone who has impacted us deeply, even when we know they are bad for us. Ultimately, the singer urges listeners not to get too caught up in surface-level attraction and to consider the true character of those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah-ha-ha, ah-aaaah
The singer is chuckling to herself as she continuously thinks about his captivating eyes.

Keep thinking 'bout his angeleyes
The singer cannot stop thinking about the man's entrancing eyes.

Last night I was taking a walk along the river
The singer was out for a walk when she saw the man with another woman.

And the look that he gave made me shiver
The longing look that the man gave the other woman made the singer feel uneasy.

'Cause he always used to look at me that way
The man always gave the singer a similar look, which makes her question his intentions.

It's a game he likes to play
The man enjoys playing with women's hearts and leading them on.

Look into his angeleyes
The man's eyes are captivating and will leave you spellbound.

One look and you're hypnotized
A single glance into his eyes is enough to leave you entranced.

He'll take your heart and you must pay the price
If you fall for him, he will break your heart and leave you with the emotional damage.

You'll think you're in paradise
At first, you will think you have found the perfect partner.

And one day you'll find out he wears a disguise
Eventually, you will realize that the man you fell in love with was never really who he pretended to be.

Don't look too deep into those angeleyes
The singer warns others not to get too deeply involved with the man or risk heartbreak.

Sometimes when I'm lonely I sit and think about him
The singer admits to occasionally reflecting on the man she once loved.

And it hurts to remember all the good times
Remembering the happy times they shared together causes her emotional pain.

When I thought I could never live without him
The singer used to rely heavily on the man and believed she could never survive without him.

And I wonder does it have to be the same
The singer wonders if every time she sees him, she will feel the same heartache and pain she once did.

How can I forget that name?
The singer is struggling to erase the memories of the man from her mind.

Crazy 'bout his angeleyes
The singer is hopelessly in love with the man's enchanting eyes.

He took my heart and now I pay the price
The man broke the singer's heart and now she is suffering the consequences.

Ah-ha-ha, keep thinking, ah-aaaah
The singer can't help but continuously think about the man's captivating eyes and the heartbreak he caused.

Keep thinking, I had to pay the price
The singer is still paying the emotional price for falling for the man's charm and betrayals.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Earl Brent, Matt Dennis

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