Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
See Yourself In My Eyes
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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In your little corner of the world
Read all the poems you're writing
'Bout a scared and lonely little girl
Who doesn't know how much
I need to feel her warm and tender touch
You'd know that true love never lies
And you would realize how beautiful you are
If you could see yourself the way I do
You'd know that I loved you
Since the moment that you looked into my eyes
I need to tell you that the sunlight
Is always shining in your hair
I need to tell you nothin' feels right
Unless you're there
And you don't even know
That in my dreams I never let you go
If you could see yourself through my eyes
You'd know that true love never lies
And you would realize how beautiful you are
Ooh, how long has it been
Since somebody told you
You could hold your head up high above the rest
'Cause baby, you're the best
Just let me love you and you'll realize
How beautiful you are
If you could see yourself the way I do
You'd know that I loved you
Since the moment that you looked into
My eyes
The song "See Yourself In My Eyes" by Billy Gilman is a touching and emotional tribute to a loved one who is struggling with insecurity and self-doubt. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the other person's tendency to hide away from the world and write about their fears and loneliness. He then tells them how much he needs their warmth and tenderness, and that if they could see themselves through his eyes, they would know that true love never lies and they are beautiful in their own unique way.
The chorus is the emotional center of the song, with the singer urgently imploring the other person to see themselves as he does, and realize that he has loved them from the moment they looked into his eyes. He describes the way that he sees them - as someone with sunlight in their hair, and someone who brings light and joy to his life. He ends the song with a heartfelt plea to let him love them, and to realize how truly beautiful they are.
Overall, the song is a powerful tribute to love and acceptance, and a reminder that sometimes we need someone else to hold up a mirror to us and show us our true worth.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I see you hiding
I can tell that you're keeping to yourself
In your little corner of the world
You stay away from others, maybe even to avoid judgement
Read all the poems you're writing
I've been reading your personal thoughts and emotions
'Bout a scared and lonely little girl
You often feel scared and lonely and express this in your writing
Who doesn't know how much
You're unaware of how much
I need to feel her warm and tender touch
I need to feel your warmth and tenderness
If you could see yourself through my eyes
If you could see yourself the way I see you
You'd know that true love never lies
You'd understand that my love for you is genuine
And you would realize how beautiful you are
You'd understand just how special and amazing you truly are
If you could see yourself the way I do
If only you could see yourself as I see you
You'd know that I loved you
You would know how much I really, truly care for you
Since the moment that you looked into my eyes
It started from the moment we first laid eyes on each other
I need to tell you that the sunlight
I want you to know that there is beauty and light around you
Is always shining in your hair
It almost seems like there is a constant glow around you, radiating from within
I need to tell you nothin' feels right
Without you, things don't feel as they should
Unless you're there
I need you by my side to feel complete
And you don't even know
It seems like you're not aware
That in my dreams I never let you go
I always dream of being with you, never wanting to leave your side
Ooh, how long has it been
I wonder, how long have you felt this way about yourself?
Since somebody told you
Can you remember the last time someone told you?
You could hold your head up high above the rest
How great it feels to be proud of who you are and confident in yourself
'Cause baby, you're the best
Because darling, you truly are amazing
Just let me love you and you'll realize
I want to help you see how wonderful you are by showing you my love and support
How beautiful you are
I want you to recognize just how beautiful and special you truly are
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID WOLFERT, SANDY LINZER
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