Diana Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Ca… Read Full Bio ↴Diana Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada (on November 16, 1964). She began learning the piano at the age of four. In high school, she started playing in a small jazz group. At the age of fifteen, she started playing regularly in several Nanaimo restaurants. She also spent some time in Toronto studying with Canadian Jazz great, Don Thompson (Bass/Piano) and with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts she moved to the U.S to continue studies and develop her career.

Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.

Leslie Bricusse / When I Look in Your Eyes
Diana Krall Lyrics

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When I look in your eyes, I see the wisdom of the world in your eyes
I see the sadness of a thousand goodbyes
When I look in your eyes

And it is no surprise, to see the softness of the moon in your eyes
The gentle sparkle of the stars in your eyes
When I look in your eyes

In your eyes, I see the deepness of the sea
I see the deepness of the love
The love I feel you feel for me

Autumn comes, summer dies
I see the passing of the years in your eyes
And when we part there will be no tears no goodbyes
I'll just look into your eyes

Those eyes, so wise

So warm, so real
How I love the world, your eyes reveal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Diana Krall's Leslie Bricusse / When I Look in Your Eyes describe the profound impact that looking into someone's eyes can have. The first two lines convey a sense of depth and understanding, as if the person's eyes hold the knowledge and experience of the entire world. The next two lines are more melancholic, as if the viewer is also seeing the pain and sorrow that the person has experienced in their life.

The following lines continue to paint a vivid picture of what the viewer sees when they look into the person's eyes. The "softness of the moon" and "sparkle of the stars" suggest a sense of gentleness and wonder. The reference to the "deepness of the sea" speaks to the person's emotional depth and capacity for love. When the viewer looks into their eyes, they can see all of these qualities as well as the love that the person has for them.

The final lines of the song are particularly poignant. The reference to the changing seasons and passing years suggests that time is fleeting, but the love between the two people is enduring. When they part, there will be no tears or goodbyes, because they will always be connected through the deep bond that they share. The final line sums up the sentiment of the song perfectly: "How I love the world, your eyes reveal." Through the person's eyes, the viewer is able to see the beauty and wonder of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

When I look in your eyes, I see the wisdom of the world in your eyes
Through your eyes, I can see the knowledge and understanding that the world has to offer.

I see the sadness of a thousand goodbyes
There is a melancholy feeling due to so many farewells that you have encountered.

And it is no surprise, to see the softness of the moon in your eyes
It is not unexpected to see the gentle and delicate aspects of you that are comparable to the moon.

The gentle sparkle of the stars in your eyes
The soft shining that is present in your eyes reminiscent of the radiant and sparkly stars.

In your eyes, I see the deepness of the sea
When I peer into your eyes, I perceive the profundity of the ocean.

I see the deepness of the love
I see the profound love that you hold within yourself.

The love I feel you feel for me
The affection that I have for you is reciprocated by you and I can witness that through your eyes.

Autumn comes, summer dies
Seasons change from the warmth of summer to the coldness of autumn.

I see the passing of the years in your eyes
From seeing the changes in you, I can infer that the years have gone by.

And when we part there will be no tears no goodbyes
When we have to leave each other, we will not bid farewell as we both are aware that we shall meet again.

I'll just look into your eyes
When we must part, I will merely gaze into your eyes.

Those eyes, so wise
Your eyes hold so much wisdom.

So warm, so real
Your eyes are filled with warmth, empathy, and reality.

How I love the world, your eyes reveal
Your eyes are a reflection of your deep love and care for the world and its inhabitants.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LESLIE BRICUSSE

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