Angel Eyes
Frank Sinatra & Count Basie and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Order anything you see
And have fun, you happy people
The drink and the laughs on me
I try to think that love's not around
Still it's uncomfortably near
My poor old heart it ain't gaining any ground
Angel eyes, the old Devil sent
They glow unbearably bright
And need I say that my love's misspent
Misspent with angel eyes tonight
Go ahead and drink up all of you people
Order anything you see
Have lots of fun you happy people
The drink and the laughs on me
Pardon me but I gotta run
The fact's uncommonly clear
I got to find who's now the number one
And why my angel eyes she ain't here
Excuse me while I disappear
The lyrics of Frank Sinatra and Count Basie’s “Angel Eyes” beautifully captures the emotions and troubles of someone who’s trying to forget a past love but fails. At the start of the song, the singer encourages everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves, promising to pay for the drinks and laughs. However, he soon reveals that he can’t seem to shake off the thought of his lost love, as his “angel eyes” haunt him. The singer describes his former love’s eyes as the old devil sent and unbearably bright, and admits that his love for her was “misspent”.
As the song progresses, it’s clear that the singer is struggling to move on, and he abruptly leaves in search of someone else to love. The pain he’s feeling is palpable, from his empty promises of good times to his desperate search for a new love. The lyrics resonate with anyone who’s gone through a tough breakup and is trying to move on but can’t. The song’s slow pace and melancholic tone enhance the sense of loss and yearning conveyed through the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey drink up all you people
Encouraging people to enjoy and make most of the moment by having drinks
Order anything you see
Inviting people to choose any drink they want to have
And have fun, you happy people
Urging people to have great fun and enjoyment in the moment
The drink and the laughs on me
Offering to pay for the drinks and contribute to the happy mood of the group
I try to think that love's not around
Trying to convince oneself that there is no love or relationship to avoid the uncomfortable feeling
Still it's uncomfortably near
Feeling uneasy and troubled despite the attempt to distance oneself from love
My poor old heart it ain't gaining any ground
Not making any progress in getting over the feeling of love and its impact on the heart
Because my angel eyes ain't here
Feeling the absence of someone special, who is referred to as 'angel eyes'
Angel eyes, the old Devil sent
Referring to the person as attractive and desirable, despite knowing the negative impact of feeling for them
They glow unbearably bright
Highlighting the irresistible charm and appeal of the person, which is hard to overlook
And need I say that my love's misspent
Acknowledging the fact that being in love with this person is not productive or fruitful
Misspent with angel eyes tonight
The experience of being in love with the person referred to as 'angel eyes' is not worth the trouble or the cost
Pardon me but I gotta run
Apologizing for the sudden departure, indicating that the feeling of being uncomfortable and troubled is too much to handle
The fact's uncommonly clear
Acknowledging the undeniable truth about the absence and unavailability of 'angel eyes'
I got to find who's now the number one
Trying to find out who can replace the void created by the absence of the desirable person
And why my angel eyes she ain't here
Questioning the reason behind the absence of the person referred to as 'angel eyes'
Excuse me while I disappear
Announcing the intention to leave and distance oneself from the discomfort caused by the absence and feelings of love
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Written by: Earl Brent, Matt Dennis
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