When The Lovelight Starts Shining Thru His Eyes
Dusty Springfield Lyrics

In the song "When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes" by Dusty Springfield, the lyrics depict a narrative of a woman who initially dismisses a man who shows interest in her ("He gave me the eye, But I just passed him by"). Despite her unkind treatment towards him, he remains unfazed, indicating his patience and understanding towards her actions ("But he didn't seem to mind"). This indifference on his part prompts the woman to question her behavior and motives ("What am I acting for?").

As the man's love and affection become apparent through his eyes, the woman begins to realize the error of her ways and feels the need to apologize ("Made me realize I should apologize"). The intimate gesture of him placing a kiss on her face signifies a turning point in their interaction, prompting her to acknowledge the depth of emotions he evokes within her ("Then I knew, oh baby I knew, That he'd won my heart").

In a humbling moment, the woman offers a quick apology, hoping to salvage the connection she almost let slip away ("So I quickly apologized, Hopin' he hadn't changed his mind"). Her realization of his sincerity and the depth of his feelings is further reinforced by his actions and the tenderness of his gestures ("And when he placed a kiss upon my lips, Then I knew, oh baby I knew, That he'd won my heart, oh yeah").

The progression of the narrative showcases a transformation in the woman's perception and emotions as she allows herself to be vulnerable and open to the genuine affection and love offered by the man. By the end of the song, both characters have acknowledged the importance of the lovelight shining through his eyes as a symbol of their newfound connection and the woman's acceptance of the love that has captured her heart ("Then I knew, oh, baby, I knew, That he'd won my heart, oh yeah").