Eye In The Sky
Bart Davenport Lyrics
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Don't try turning tables instead
You've taken lots of chances before
But ain't gonna give anymore
Don't ask me, that's how it goes
'Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Don't say words you're gonna regret
I've heard the accusation before
And I ain't gonna take any more
Believe me, the sun in your eyes
Made some of the lies worth believing
I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see anymore
To know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind
Don't leave false illusion behind
Don't cry I ain't changing my mind
So find another fool like before
'Cause I ain't gonna live anymore
Believing some of the lies
While all of the signs are deceiving
I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see anymore
To know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind
I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see anymore
To know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind
The song "Eye in the Sky" by Bart Davenport is an introspective piece, where the singer shares his thoughts on a relationship that has gone awry. The lyrics advise the other person not to apologize easily, but to take responsibility for their actions instead of trying to shift the blame onto someone else. The singer has already given many chances, but refuses to continue doing so, as he has been hurt too many times before. He warns the other person not to say things they will regret, to keep their cool, and to not let emotions control their actions. The line "I am the eye in the sky" emphasizes how the singer can already see what the other person is thinking, without any words being spoken.
The chorus repeats the idea of the singer being able to read the other person's mind, making him the maker of the rules, and a dealer with fools. The use of the word "cheat" emphasizes how the singer is controlling the situation, but still warning the other person to be careful with what they say and do. The last two lines of the song are a warning to the other person, that the singer won't be fooled by their lies any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think sorry is easily said
Apologizing isn't always a simple solution
Don't try turning tables instead
Don't switch the roles and blame others
You've taken lots of chances before
You've gambled and risked a lot in the past
But ain't gonna give anymore
But you won't take any more risks
Don't ask me, that's how it goes
I don't have an answer, that's just how things are
'Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Because I have a sense of what's on your mind
Don't say words you're gonna regret
Avoid speaking things you will later feel sorry for
Don't let the fire rush to your head
Don't let emotions get the best of you
I've heard the accusation before
I've been blamed for something like this before
And I ain't gonna take any more
And I won't accept it any longer
Believe me, the sun in your eyes
Trust me that the glare is distorting your view
Made some of the lies worth believing
Caused some of the false statements to seem true
I am the eye in the sky
I can see and understand everything from a distant perspective
Looking at you
Observing you closely
I can read your mind
I have an instinct for what you're thinking
I am the maker of rules
I have the power to establish the laws
Dealing with fools
Interacting with people who act stupidly or unwisely
I can cheat you blind
I can deceive you without you realizing
And I don't need to see anymore
I don't need more proof or evidence
To know that
To be certain that
Don't leave false illusion behind
Don't be fooled by deceiving appearances
Don't cry I ain't changing my mind
Don't beg or plead, I won't change my decision
So find another fool like before
Therefore, go search for someone else to deceive
'Cause I ain't gonna live anymore
Because I won't put up with this anymore
Believing some of the lies
Falling for some of the deception
While all of the signs are deceiving
Even though all the indications are misleading
Contributed by Amelia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.