Angel Eyes
Ellis Don Lyrics
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But it's uncomfortably near
My old heart ain't gaining no ground
Because my angel eyes ain't here
Angel eyes, that old devil sent
They glow unbearably bright
Need I say that my love's misspent
So drink up all you people
Order anything you see
Have fun you happy people
The laughs and the jokes on me
Pardon me but I got to run
The fact's uncommonly clear
Got to find who's now number one
And why my angel eyes
Oh, where is my angel eyes
Excuse me while I disappear
"Angel Eyes" by Ellis Don is a song about heartbreak and unfulfilled love. The singer of the song is trying to convince himself that love is not around and that he is fine without it. However, he cannot escape the memory of his lost love, as she is never far away from his thoughts. He thinks about her often and his heart is not healing from the breakup because she is not with him anymore, and he cannot seem to move on. He refers to her as his "angel eyes," which has a double meaning. On one hand, he sees her as an angel with her beauty and grace. On the other, he recognizes that the relationship was doomed from the start, and she is like a devil tempting him to love her even though it will only make things worse.
The singer is at a bar, trying to ease his pain with alcohol and trying to forget about the love that he lost. The contrast between the festive atmosphere of the bar and the melancholic lyrics of the song further emphasize the singer's despair. He even acknowledges that people are having fun and laughing around him, but the joke is on him because he cannot let go of his heartache.
In the end, the singer decides to leave the bar and go search for someone new who can replace his lost love. He knows that he needs to move on before he can find happiness again. The last line of the song, "Excuse me while I disappear," suggests that he is done with the drinking and party scene and needs to find a way to heal on his own.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to think that love's not around
I attempt to convince myself that there's no love waiting for me
But it's uncomfortably near
However, it feels uncomfortably close as it surrounds me all the time
My old heart ain't gaining no ground
Despite my efforts, my old heart is failing to find satisfaction
Because my angel eyes ain't here
Because the person who captures my heart and soul isn't with me right now
Angel eyes, that old devil sent
Angel eyes, the power that captivates and controls me
They glow unbearably bright
They shine bright to the point of causing discomfort and pain
Need I say that my love's misspent
Is it not obvious that my devoted love is wasted on someone who is not with me?
Misspent with angel eyes tonight
Tonight my love is misplaced with someone who has the power to control me
So drink up all you people
To all of you, drink and have a good time
Order anything you see
Order and drink whatever you want as I don't matter anymore
Have fun you happy people
Enjoy yourself while I wallow in my sadness
The laughs and the jokes on me
You all may find it funny, but the joke is on me
Pardon me but I got to run
Please excuse me, I must leave quickly
The fact's uncommonly clear
The truth is glaringly evident
Got to find who's now number one
I have to find out who the new love is that has taken first place in their heart
And why my angel eyes
And discover why my beloved has such a powerful hold on my heart
Oh, where is my angel eyes
Oh, where has my soulmate gone?
Excuse me while I disappear
Pardon me as I escape and disappear out of sight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Earl Brent, Matt Dennis
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