Eloise
Barry Ryan Lyrics


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Every night I'm there
I'm always there
She knows I'm there
And heaven knows
I hope she goes

(Eloise) I find it hard
To realize that love was in her eyes
It's dying now
She knows I'm crying now

And every night I'm there
I break my heart to please
Eloise
Eloise

You know I'm on my knees, yeah
I said please
You're all I want so hear my prayer
My prayer

My Eloise is like the stars that please the night
The sun that makes the day
That lights the way

(Eloise) and when that star goes by
I'll hold it in my hands and cry
Her love is mine
My sun will shine

Every night I'm there
I break my heart to please
Eloise (da-da-da-da-da)
Eloise

You're all I want, you've got to hear my prayer

My Eloise
I'd love to please her, I'd love to care
But she's not there
And when I find you
I'd be so kind you'd want to stay
I know you'd stay

(Doo-dee-doo, dee-doo, dee-do)
(Doo-dee-doo, dee-doo, dee-do)

And as the days grow old (doo-doo-doo)
The nights grow cold (doo-doo-doo)
I want to hold her near to me, yeah (aah-aah)
I know she's dear to me (aah-aah)
And only time can tell (doo-doo-doo)
And take away this lonely hell (doo-doo-doo)
I'm on my knees (aah-aah)
To Eloise (aah-aah)

And every night I'm there
I break my heart to please
Eloise (da-da-da-da-da)
Eloise

You are my life so hear my prayer
You are the prize, I know you're there
You're all I want, so hear my prayer
Yeah, yeah
You're all I need and I'm not there
You know I'm not there
No, no, no, no
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My Eloise, I've got to please her, yeah
She knows I love her, love her, love her, love her, love, love yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My Eloise, I've got your love for me, so please, yeah




My Eloise
She knows I love her, love her, love her, love her, love, love yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Barry Ryan's "Eloise" tell the story of a man who is hopelessly in love with a woman named Eloise. He is always there in hopes that she will notice him, but he knows that his love is dying. He breaks his heart every night to please her and is constantly on his knees praying for her love. He compares her to the stars and the sun, and when he finally finds her, he promises to care for her and hold her near. The lyrics are filled with passion and desperation, and showcase the unrequited love of the singer for Eloise.


The song's chorus is particularly powerful, with the repetition of "Eloise" drawing the listener in and creating a sense of urgency. The lines "I find it hard to realize that love was in her eyes, it's dying now" are particularly poignant, as they describe the fleeting nature of love and the agony of watching it slip away. The singer's pleas for Eloise's love are heart-wrenching, as he feels that she is the only prize he desires.


Overall, the lyrics to "Eloise" are a powerful representation of unrequited love and the desperation it can create in a person.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I'm there
The singer is always present in Eloise's life


I'm always there
The singer never leaves Eloise's side


She knows I'm there
Eloise is aware of the singer's presence


And heaven knows
The singer hopes and prays for something


I hope she goes
The singer wants Eloise to love him back


(Eloise) I find it hard
The singer struggles with accepting that Eloise was in love with him, but not anymore


To realize that love was in her eyes
The singer struggles to comprehend that Eloise had feelings for him


It's dying now
The love that Eloise had for the singer is fading away


She knows I'm crying now
Eloise is aware that the singer is heartbroken


And every night I'm there
The singer is persistent in his efforts to win Eloise's heart


I break my heart to please
The singer is willing to do anything to make Eloise happy


Eloise
The name of the woman the singer is in love with


You know I'm on my knees, yeah
The singer is pleading for Eloise's love and attention


I said please
The singer is begging for Eloise's love and attention


You're all I want so hear my prayer
The singer's only desire is to be with Eloise and he's praying she will choose him


My prayer
The singer's request for Eloise's love and attention


My Eloise is like the stars that please the night
Eloise brings light and joy to the singer's life


The sun that makes the day
Eloise brings warmth and happiness to the singer's life


That lights the way
Eloise guides the singer through the darkness


(Eloise) and when that star goes by
When Eloise is no longer in the singer's life


I'll hold it in my hands and cry
The singer will mourn the loss of Eloise


Her love is mine
The singer believes that he owns Eloise's love


My sun will shine
The singer will be happy when he's with Eloise


You're all I want, you've got to hear my prayer
The singer can't imagine living without Eloise


My Eloise
The name of the woman the singer is in love with


I'd love to please her, I'd love to care
The singer wants to make Eloise happy and take care of her


But she's not there
Eloise is not in the singer's life


And when I find you
The singer hopes to reunite with Eloise


I'd be so kind you'd want to stay
The singer promises to be a good partner and make Eloise happy


I know you'd stay
The singer is certain that Eloise would stay with him if given the chance


(Doo-dee-doo, dee-doo, dee-do)
Musical interlude


And as the days grow old (doo-doo-doo)
As time passes


The nights grow cold (doo-doo-doo)
The singer is lonely without Eloise


I want to hold her near to me, yeah (aah-aah)
The singer desires to be close to Eloise


I know she's dear to me (aah-aah)
The singer loves Eloise deeply


And only time can tell (doo-doo-doo)
The singer is unsure what the future holds


And take away this lonely hell (doo-doo-doo)
The singer hopes his loneliness will be over soon


I'm on my knees (aah-aah)
The singer is pleading for Eloise's love and attention


To Eloise (aah-aah)
The singer is addressing Eloise specifically


You are my life so hear my prayer
The singer can't live without Eloise in his life and he's praying that she feels the same way


You are the prize, I know you're there
The singer sees Eloise as valuable and knows she's out there somewhere


You're all I want, so hear my prayer
The singer's only desire is to be with Eloise


No, no, no, no
Musical interlude


My Eloise, I've got to please her, yeah
The singer is determined to make Eloise happy


She knows I love her, love her, love her, love her, love, love yeah
The singer is in love with Eloise and wants her to know it


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Musical interlude


My Eloise, I've got your love for me, so please, yeah
The singer believes that Eloise loves him and he's asking for her commitment


She knows I love her, love her, love her, love her, love, love yeah
The singer is in love with Eloise and wants her to know it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Ryan

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@SuperPassionflower

this song should never go lost in times!!!! make sure that future generations get to hear and love this!!!!

@susanaarias1316

La versión de tino Casal, cantante español

@SuperPassionflower

@@susanaarias1316 thank you! I have just watched and listened. very interesting 80's retro version. I don't speak Spanish btw, I am Dutch.. Since I grew up with the original, I still think that one is best for me..

@angelslama

True 🙏
I put it now on my TT Page

@joaquimmartinherrerias3978

Tenia 17 años la primera vez que la escuche hoy tengo 72 y se sigue escuchando un clasico y un recuerdo de mi vida

@giulianomilani8214

❤😊

@patriciopavezcerda.

Que belleza ,,como el tiempo nos hace trasladarnos,,,,

@mollygilligan4849

I met Barry & Paul Ryan's mother in the 70s - she was a mystic fortune-teller in Leeds, absolutely great character, and her room was lined with photos of Barry & Paul! Wonderful song!

@harrym7028

I'm so pleased so many people put nice comments for Barry x⚘🌷⚘

@ivematheus7207

My dad played this song 30 years ago 4 me and my sister.. Still loving ❤❤This song

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