When I Looked At Him
Exposé Lyrics
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Who feels the way you do
All my dreams somehow became true with you
And I've never wanted someone more
As much as I want you
Love will last forever it's true with you
I will always fear awaking in the night
And not having you by my side
It's not a dream
We all need love and understanding
We must break thru
And make a love that's everlasting
We'll be as one/I can see it in your eyes
When I looked at him and he turned to me
He said you're more than a friend to love to need
When I looked at him it's love eternally
They say I should be acting cool
They tell me I'm a fool
They don't see the things I see in you
Don't say good-bye/It would tear in two my heart
The time is right/We could never be apart
We'll be as one I can see it in your eyes
When I looked at him and he turned to me
He said you're more than a friend to love to need
When I looked at him it's love eternally
It's not a dream
We all need love and understanding
We must break thru
And make a love that's everlasting
We'll be as one/I can see it in your eyes
When I looked at him and he turned to me
He said you're more than a friend to love to need
When I looked at him it's love eternally
The lyrics of Exposé's song "When I Looked At Him" describe a powerful love that the singer has never experienced before. The first verse expresses that the singer has never known anyone who feels the way the person they're singing to does. All their dreams have come true through this person and they want them more than anyone else. The love they have is forever true, but the singer fears awaking in the night without their significant other by their side. The second verse describes the challenges of being in a relationship that others may not understand or agree with. They say the singer should be acting cool and that they're a fool, but the singer sees something in their partner that they don't. The singer pleads with their partner not to say goodbye because it would hurt them too much.
Overall, the song is about the importance of love and understanding in a relationship. The singer wants to break through any obstacles that come their way and make a love that's everlasting. They see their partner as more than just a friend and want to be as one with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never known someone before
I have never met anyone like you before
Who feels the way you do
Who shares the same emotional connections as you
All my dreams somehow became true with you
All my aspirations became a reality with you
And I've never wanted someone more
I have never yearned for someone as much as I want you
As much as I want you
As much as I desire you
Love will last forever it's true with you
Our love will continue eternally as long as we are together
I will always fear awaking in the night
I will always be afraid of waking up alone at night
And not having you by my side
Without you being beside me
It's not a dream
What we have is not an illusion
We all need love and understanding
Everyone is in need of love and comprehension
We must break thru
We must overcome obstacles in order to achieve what we have
And make a love that's everlasting
Create an enduring love that will never die
We'll be as one/I can see it in your eyes
We will be united and together forever/I can perceive it in your eyes
They say I should be acting cool
People tell me I should be displaying composure
They tell me I'm a fool
They think I am foolish
They don't see the things I see in you
They cannot observe what I can see in you
Don't say good-bye/It would tear in two my heart
Do not tell me goodbye/It would break my heart into two pieces
The time is right/We could never be apart
The moment is perfect for us/We can never be separated
When I looked at him and he turned to me
When I gazed into his eyes and he faced me
He said you're more than a friend to love to need
He told me that I am more than just a friend, but also someone he loves and needs
When I looked at him it's love eternally
Whenever I look at him, I envision eternal love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEWIS A MARTINEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frankiephish8103
I’m in my 40’s and I remember this song from middle school in the late 80s/early 90s but couldn’t remember the title.
I heard it again at the dentist 3 years ago and tried to sound app it in there but was too late as the song went off. It was bothering me and I tried to track it down. I asked friends I went to school with, who were my age, etc. No one knew.
I looked up Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, Martika, Sweet Sensation, etc...I really swore it was Belinda Carlisle for a while, but no success.
I was 90% sure it was Expose as I remembered their vocal sound. But must’ve skipped this particular track (out of all the songs) in their catalogue while searching.
I did a YouTube playlist of Expose and let it play. Long and behold 😎. To everyone involved in creating this song, it’s perfection...timeless.
Hearing this takes me back to some great memories.
@lafayettedad
no cuss words, no trashy outfits...just three beautiful women with beautiful voices singing...
@scotttmendiola4496
Agreed. The lyrics are clean and 80's had a larger emotional range. My ears can't seem to find them in today's music. 😂
@marcspector9188
we were so spoiled in the 80s with great songs like this one
@kiheirc3195
We all had class and glam in the club back then we all got along and enjoyed each other….great times.
@randydaytona5615
Wow! I’ve never heard anyone make this point. You’re a good person.
@rapman5791
Yes indeed , and not all tatted up and piercings . Just all natural God given beauty!!
@johnmcnamara8443
Got married young in 1989. This was the song my wife picked for our first dance. We celebrate 33 years in a few weeks. I still see her on that day from 89 when I hear this song.
@TMANN-jo1ps
Congratulations🎊.
@Dablkwid0w2008
Your lady has good taste
@AmericanFYEChief
I've searched my entire life for this song and I'm emotional right now