GAYLE was born on July 8, 2004, in Dallas, Texas, United States. She is of Scottish descent. She started singing when she was seven and eventually moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a musical career. After releasing several self-produced singles, she was discovered by former American Idol judge and Arthouse music publisher Kara DioGuardi and was signed to Atlantic Records.
Describing her musical style, she has said: "I write passive aggressive pop songs." Her influences include Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Adele.
Dont It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
GAYLE Lyrics
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Don't know what's come over you
You've found someone new and
Don't it make my brown eyes blue
I'll be fine when you're gone
I'll just cry all night long
Say it isn't true and
Tell me no secrets, tell me some lies
Give me no reasons, give me alibies
Tell me you love me and don't let me cry
Say anything but don't say goodbye
I didn't mean to treat you bad
Didn't know just what I had
But honey now I do
And don't it make my brown eyes
Don't it make my brown eyes
Don't it make my brown eyes blue
Gayle Crystal’s “Don't it Make my Brown Eyes Blue” is a song about heartbreak and betrayal. The singer is expressing deep emotional pain caused by their lover leaving them for another person. The opening lines, “Don't know when I've been so blue, Don't know what's come over you” highlight the shock and confusion the singer is experiencing. They never expected their partner to leave them for someone else, and they don't know how to handle the aftermath.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that they will be fine when their lover is gone, but the truth is they will just cry all night long. The line “Say it isn't true and Don't it make my brown eyes blue” is an emotional plea to their lover to tell them that they will come back and that they do not really love the person they have left them for. The singer is desperate to avoid the pain of being left alone and heartbroken.
In the bridge, the singer begs their lover to tell them lies and alibis instead of the truth to avoid the misery of reality. The final verse, “I didn't mean to treat you bad, Didn't know just what I had, But honey, now I do, And don't it make my brown eyes, Don't it make my brown eyes, Don't it make my brown eyes blue” reveals that the singer takes ownership of their actions and expresses regret for any wrongdoings. However, the sorrow caused by the breakup still lingers.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know when I've been so blue
I am feeling incredibly sad and do not know the reason behind my feelings.
Don't know what's come over you
I am confused about your recent behavior that has caused me pain.
You've found someone new and
You have started seeing someone else, and as a result, things have changed between us.
Don't it make my brown eyes blue
Your actions have caused me so much pain that I cannot help but cry.
I'll be fine when you're gone
Although it hurts to see you with someone else, I will be able to move on once you are out of my life.
I'll just cry all night long
In the meantime, my heart is broken, and I cannot help but cry myself to sleep every night.
Say it isn't true and
I am still in denial about the fact that you are no longer mine.
Tell me no secrets, tell me some lies
I cannot handle the truth right now and would rather hear something that will ease my pain.
Give me no reasons, give me alibies
I do not want to know why you left me or find out the specifics of your new relationship.
Tell me you love me and don't let me cry
Even if it is not true, tell me that you still have feelings for me to spare me the heartache of your departure.
Say anything but don't say goodbye
I cannot bear the thought of you leaving me, and I hope you can find a way to stay in my life in some capacity.
I didn't mean to treat you bad
Reflecting on my actions, I realize that I did not always treat you well.
Didn't know just what I had
I took you for granted and did not fully appreciate the wonderful person you are.
But honey now I do
I acknowledge now that you were truly special and did not deserve to be treated poorly.
And don't it make my brown eyes
Realizing my mistakes and the repercussions of my actions has caused me great sadness.
Don't it make my brown eyes
Don't it make my brown eyes blue
Your absence and the realization of my wrongdoings have left me feeling incredibly sad and emotional.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD C LEIGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Anyone still listening and loving Crystal Gayle and this classic in 2021?
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A lot of people don't know she's Loretta Lynn's sister...
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The lyrics, The accompanyment, The singing, fits like a glove. This is a 100% brilliant song.